Holidays

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Jen Brown, LICSW

Jan 18

MLK Day 2021

The legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is usually observed on the third Monday in January. Known as “a day on, not a day off,” MLK Day...

Lou Lim, LMHC, REAT

Jan 4

World Braille Day

Access for all. Started in 2019, World Braille Day serves to raise awareness of the importance of Braille as a means of communication, wo...

Bethany Kregiel

Dec 28, 2020

New Year, Same You

At the start of the new year, conversations buzz with topics of change and self-improvement. Everybody is sharing their resolution for th...

Bethany Kregiel

Dec 7, 2020

Coping with the Holidays in a Pandemic

Like most aspects of our lives, the holiday season will be different this year as a result of the pandemic. We’re being asked and encoura...

Lou Lim, LMHC, REAT

Sep 28, 2020

Pandemic and Pumpkin Spice

What are some things that come to mind with the fall season? I think of pumpkin spice lattes, apple picking, cool crisp air...

Lou Lim, LMHC, REAT

Dec 16, 2019

Tidings of Joy

What is joy? While numerous definitions appear at Dictionary.com, I focus here on two.

Lou Lim, LMHC, REAT

Dec 9, 2019

A Question of Faith

According to the National Alliance of Mental Illness, some people find that religion and spirituality have a positive impact.

Bethany Kregiel

Nov 25, 2019

Three Ways to Survive the Holidays

The holiday season is upon us, and while it can bring joy, connection, and love, it also presents challenges to mental health. Here are t...

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