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Tag Archives: life
Bah Humbug!
By Liz Wine With less sunlight, shorter days and more stress, this time of the year can be a buzz-kill for many people. Tack on the stress of dealing with difficult family members, and trying to create the perfect holiday, … Continue reading
Posted in Helpful tips
Tagged depression, Ebenezer Scrooge, emotions, helpful tips, holiday cheer, holiday lights, Holidays, life, stress, Stress Management
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Got Supplies?
By Elizabeth Wine Markers and crayons and binders and pencils, lunch bags and lunch fees and Kleenex for sneezes, loose-leaf and college-ruled paper galore, these are a few of the school supplies! (to the tune of “My Favorite Things” from … Continue reading
Life lessons
By Elizabeth Wine The other evening I was waiting in line for a cashier at a store. In front of me were a mother and her young child, who was sobbing. As they approached the cashier, the child handed over … Continue reading
Posted in Parenting
Tagged children, family, life, life lessons, parenting, role models
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What are you reading right now?
By Laurie Moffitt, guest blogger When I find myself feeling completely overwhelmed, tired and stressed out by life, I like to curl up on the couch with a book. One of my favorite pastimes is reading. I love the feel … Continue reading
Get back on the horse!
By Elizabeth Wine One of my passions outside of work is horseback riding. When I was in high school riding was major extracurricular activity and I enjoyed jumping competitions. As an adult, I find riding to be a great source … Continue reading
Lifespan Integration: Taking control of your unwanted thoughts and memories
By Jeanine Jantz Have you been to therapy and continued to have the same undesired responses to situations as before therapy? Tired of talking about past events and still being plagued by unwanted thoughts and memories popping into your head? … Continue reading
Posted in Self-care, Therapy
Tagged anxiety, children, depression, emotions, family, grief, health, life, Mental health, resources, stress, Stress Management, Therapy, transition
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The Mind-Body Connection
By Amy Glendening Have you ever had any physical symptoms—not being able to sleep, on-going stomach pains, high blood pressure—and felt like typical treatments didn’t help? Your ailment may not be entirely physical. There is such a strong connection between … Continue reading
Posted in Mental Health
Tagged emotions, health, helpful tips, life, mental disorder, Mental health, Physical ailments, resources, stress
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Time to Un-Plug!
By Elizabeth Wine, LSCSW Do you feel like you are developing carpal tunnel syndrome from texting? Are your eyes aching from computer strain? Congratulations, it sounds like you need to un-plug! There are many benefits to unplugging from technology, including … Continue reading
Posted in Parenting
Tagged children, computer strain, family, helpful tips, life, parenting tips, stress, technology, time
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Coping with life transitions
By Michelle Scheu Life is a series of transitions beginning the day we are born. Transitions are a time of growth, even if we view the transition as a loss at the time it is happening. For example, going away … Continue reading
Change is not a bad thing, I promise
By Laurie Moffitt Last week, I had to stop at the store after a particularly hectic day. I was anxious to get home and just rest for a minute and stopping at the store is not my favorite chore. I … Continue reading
