Tara Redepenning, LMHC
Reducing the Stigma of Mental Illness
One of the biggest barriers to people seeking attention for symptoms of mental illness is the stigma associated with mental illness....
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Amanda Jacobson, LMHC
- Aug 16, 2021
The Power of Routines for Supporting Mental Health
Times of transition are a fact of life and never more so than recently. So many of us have been moving back and forth from home to work...
Lou Lim, LMHC, REAT
- Jul 12, 2021
Bouldering and My Mental Health
I never thought indoor rock climbing (i.e. bouldering) had so much to teach me. In this season of life, I have learned so much from...
Lisa Coppola, LMHC, MA PGS
- May 3, 2021
Digital Addiction; Do we all sort of have it? Part 2 - Bring awareness to your addiction.
This is part two of a three part series of articles discussing digital addiction. Click here to read the first article and tune in later...
Tara Redepenning, LMHC
- Apr 26, 2021
Stress Awareness Month
Having lived through 13 months of a global pandemic, you are likely very familiar with stress! Stress has increased for almost everyone...
Bethany Kregiel, LMHC
- Apr 19, 2021
Earth Day: The Role of Nature in Mental Health
April 22 marks Earth Day, an opportunity for us all to celebrate Mother Nature. While Earth Day is always an important holiday, it feels...
Vicky Brandt, LMHC
- Jan 11, 2021
College Student Mental Health
This time a year ago, the prospect of the academic year looked quite different. Perhaps you were a senior in high school, making your...
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- Nov 23, 2020
COVID Blues
As colorful leaves fall from trees and the air gets cold enough for thicker layers, autumn is turning to winter.
Bethany Kregiel, LMHC
- Nov 16, 2020
Lessons Learned from 2020 Election Week
As I write this post on the Saturday morning after Election Day, I’m surprised that I haven’t officially learned the outcome of the 2020...
Bethany Kregiel, LMHC
- Nov 2, 2020
Maintaining Mental Health During Election Season: Relationship with Media
Mass media loves election season. During an election year, news, radio, television, and podcasts center on the Election Day buildup.
Bethany Kregiel, LMHC
- Oct 26, 2020
Maintaining Mental Health During Election Season: Relationship with Others
Election season is fraught with strong opinions and conflicting belief systems.
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- 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...
Bethany Kregiel, LMHC
- Sep 21, 2020
Taking a Dry Month?
Cultural norms around consuming alcohol are shifting, and more and more, people are taking a “dry month” where they abstain from drinking.
Bethany Kregiel, LMHC
- Sep 7, 2020
Mental Health in a Tumultuous Political Climate
Now more than ever, the country is politically divided, and issues within the political realm may have a serious effect on mental health.
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- Aug 24, 2020
Taking Time for Self-Reflection
When was the last time you checked in with yourself? During the difficult period we’re experiencing, it is easy to neglect...
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- Jul 27, 2020
Music of the Heart
Some of my friends and acquaintances tell me that they are sensitive to loud music. When music is too loud...
Bethany Kregiel, LMHC
- Jul 20, 2020
How to Cope with Guilt
Sometimes we experience guilt after behaving in a way that doesn’t align with what we want or what we value...
Daphne Weaver, LMHC
- Jun 1, 2020
Pandemic Purchases
Online shopping: That tricky but reliable sense of satisfaction. During these precarious times, your stress may be overflowing with...
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- May 11, 2020
A Peaceful Mindset
Peace like a river. Growing up, I heard this phrase from people who exuded a peaceful outlook in their day-to-day lives.
Bethany Kregiel, LMHC
- May 4, 2020
Catastrophizing Within a Catastrophe
Many people with anxiety right now are not dealing with a catastrophe for the first time; they may have imagined this pandemic or other...