Women Touched by Addiction By Kendall Leahy, MA, NCE pending July 23rd is National Women Touched by Addiction Day. This day is aimed to raise awareness on the issue of women suffering from addiction. 5.7 % of women have a substance use disorder in the United States,...
Minority Mental Health Awareness Month By Ellen James, LSW Mental health encompasses our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. Our mental health affects how we think, feel, act, and handle stressors. In other words, mental health matters and is just as...
What is National Simplicity Day and why is it important? By Shannon Olson, LCSW, Clinical Director, Intern Coordinator National Simplicity Day is in honor of writer Henry David Thoreau, who once wrote: “As you simplify your life, the laws of the universe will be...
Curious about Art Therapy? By Nichole Dabrowski, LPC Art therapy is a form of therapy that integrates visual media such as drawing and painting into the therapeutic process. Drawing can be used as a form of non-verbal expression—giving clients a means to communicate...
The Transformative Power of Yoga: Enhancing Mental Health and Well-being By Lori Kaniewski, LCPC, NCC, Clinical Supervisor In our fast-paced and demanding world, finding effective ways to support our mental health and well-being has become increasingly important. One...
Starting the Conversation Day By Kevin Lahey, Clinical Intern When we think about mental health and mental health problems, the first thoughts that come to mind are often of outwardly expressed symptoms. Whether it be excessive anger, problems with alcohol/drug use or...
