Author: Leslie Bradley
Date: February 13th, 2021
Author: Leslie Bradley
Date: January 21st, 2021
Author: Casey Natalino
Date: November 3, 2020
There is no denying that 2020 has been quite a year. To top it off, we’re in the thick of an election season that is causing substantial stress and polarization. According to the American Psychological Association1, 68% of Americans identified election-related stress as having a significant impact on their lives.
Author: Leslie Bradley
Date: November 2, 2020
Author: Gillian Taylor
Date: October 13, 2020
An interview with Maggie Rooney, APN, our resident Wellness Coach. Maggie is passionate about providing her clients with an alternative approach to self-care and wellness that affords them the opportunity to live their lives in an authentic, joyful way. Read on for more information about Maggie and her amazing practice!
Author: Dawn Leprich-Graves
Date: October 13, 2020
Author: Dawn Leprich-Graves
Date: September 3, 2020
Author: Katie Susik, Clinical Intern
Date: September 1, 2020
Every August, we celebrate Breastfeeding Awareness Month, with the first week of the month denoted as Worldwide Breastfeeding Week. As we celebrate this year, we acknowledge that a feeding journey is an incredibly personal experience, and how one chooses to feed their child is a decision to be made uniquely by each parent.
Author: Dawn Leprich-Graves
Date: July 31, 2020
In 2008, the U.S. House of Representatives proclaimed July as Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, now commonly referred to as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) Mental Health Month. An NYT best-selling author and educator.
Author: Katie Susik, Clinical Intern
Date: July 8, 2020
Author: Dawn Leprich-Graves
Date: May 26, 2020
In honor of International Yoga Day on June 21, we want to carve out intentional time to treat our minds and nervous systems to some much needed rest and quietude! Cue yoga nidra (“yogic sleep”), a stress-relieving practice that guides us into a state of consciousness between our waking and sleeping selves.
Author: Katie Susik, Clinical Intern
Date: May 26, 2020
Do you know seven moms? One of them has struggled with a perinatal mood and anxiety disorder. Do you know three moms of color? One of them has struggled with a perinatal mood and anxiety disorder. Do you know ten dads? One of them has struggled with a perinatal mood and anxiety disorder. These statistics should be concerning to you.
Author: Dawn Leprich-Graves
Date: April 28, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has provided individuals across the world with more time to self-reflect than ever before. Spending more time at home and losing privileges like dining at our favorite restaurants, traveling and getting together with friends, to name a few, our minds and bodies are challenged to acclimate to this brand new, unexpected “lifestyle.”
Author: Dawn Leprich-Graves
Date: April 6, 2020
Living in the New Digital Age, we have learned through advertising, mass media, and non-inclusive marketing ploys that thinness equates to increased desirability. By being skinny, we will finally be able to achieve happiness. What a sad “truth” we have allowed to infiltrate our minds and hearts.
Author: Katie Susik, Clinical Intern
Date: March 1, 2020
When you’ve ended a difficult marriage or relationship, you may feel like putting yourself back out there and start dating again. But here are some reasons why it’s best to stay single for a while.
Author: Dawn Leprich-Graves
Date: December 16, 2019
You might feel overwhelmed as you anticipate holiday celebrations with your new baby. You have needs, the baby has needs, and your loved ones have needs. How do you balance it all?
Author: Kate Nemchausky
Date: December 13, 2019
Most of us from a young age are taught how to be kind, considerate and compassionate toward others. But rarely are we told to show the same consideration to ourselves. This becomes even more true for individuals brought up in abusive or unloving homes.
Author: Dawn Leprich-Graves
Date: December 2, 2019
Eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia are serious psychiatric illness, not unlike anxiety and depression. Individuals who suffer from one of these disorders use food in unhealthy ways to cope with difficult emotions and life situations.
Author: Dawn Leprich-Graves
Date: November 25, 2019
We live in a society that worships the overachiever. Burning the candle at both ends and denying yourself pleasure until the work gets done is seen as honorable. And while having a good work ethic is definitely key to living your best life, it is also important to balance your work life with a sense of play and freedom.
Author: Dawn Leprich-Graves
Date: August 19, 2019
If you’re reading this blog post, chances are you and your significant other have hit a snag in the relationship. Maybe you’re spending less time with each other and you’ve grown apart. Or maybe you do little else than argue these days.
Author: Dawn Leprich-Graves
Date: October 14, 2019
Pregnancy can be an emotionally overwhelming experience for just about anybody. But for women with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), it can be downright scary.
Author: Dawn Leprich-Graves
Date: October 8, 2019
No matter how many times they were warned, few new parents are prepared for the life-changing event of the birth of their first child. No more sleeping in on Saturday, then heading to your favorite restaurant for brunch with friends.
Author: Dawn Leprich-Graves
Date: October 21, 2019
The birth of a new baby brings joy and wonder into our lives. But for many women, the first days and weeks after delivery are mentally and emotionally challenging. This is a result of the massive hormonal changes her body is going through.
Author: Dawn Leprich-Graves
Date: July 24, 2019
For their children to succeed as adults, many parents think they’ve got to be involved in numerous extracurricular activities. Perhaps we believe this abundance of activities will foster a sense of pride and accomplishment. But is this excessive involvement in activities doing more harm than good?
Author: Dawn Leprich-Graves
Date: September 2, 2019
Some people seem to be born with nerves on the outside of their skin. These people tend to be more sensitive than their parents, brothers and sisters, or the kids in their class. They can’t get through a movie (even a comedy!) or a TV commercial without shedding a few tears.
Author: Dawn Leprich-Graves
Date: August 26, 2019
You may remember growing up, meeting your best friend on the playground or making friends in French class. As adults, we don’t have systems built in to make friends like we did as children. We can’t even reach out to loved ones for help, because while it’s socially acceptable to say “I’m looking for a boyfriend”, its not socially acceptable to say “I’m looking for a best friend.”
Author: Dawn Leprich-Graves
Date: July 29, 2019
Are you a highly sensitive person (HSP)? If so, you’re not alone. It is estimated that roughly 15 to 20 percent of the population is highly sensitive. In fact, scientists now believe there is a gene behind this trait.
Author: Dawn Leprich-Graves
Date: July 15, 2019
You probably remember a time in school or out shopping when you wanted to ask for help, but stopped yourself. You might have even had a prompt from the teacher: “Does anyone have any questions?” or from an associate “Is there something I can help you with?”. Still, even when it’s their job (or their joy) to help, you might hesitate.
Author: Dawn Leprich-Graves
Date: July 9, 2019
If you find yourself struggling to fall or stay asleep, you’re not alone. Insomnia, the chronic inability to get sufficient sleep, is a common problem affecting millions of Americans. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s 2014 study, more than a third of Americans aren’t getting enough sleep on a daily basis.
Author: Dawn Leprich-Graves
Date: July 1, 2019
When you think about someone experiencing trauma, incidents such as a violent or sexual assault or a terrible car accident might come to mind. But there are other, subtler forms of trauma that can negatively affect our lives and hinder our relationships.
Author: Dawn Leprich-Graves
Date: June 24, 2019
For many women, the workplace continues to be a stressful, complicated arena. Women continue to face discrimination and gender bias. [...] While you may be unable to change your workplace, you can change how you perceive and react to challenging circumstances.
Author: Dawn Leprich-Graves
Date: June 17, 2019
It’s the natural course of things in any romantic relationship: as time passes, the “newness” and “butterflies” gives way to routine. You always know what to expect from your partner, and you’ve heard all their stories. While your love for your partner has grown and matured along with you and your relationship, it’s not uncommon for what was once a fiery passion to have fizzled out over the years.
Author: Dawn Leprich-Graves
Date: June 11, 2019
The study of sexual orientation has been quite a controversial area of psychology, and one that continues to raise numerous questions: What makes a person identify as gay, and what percent of the population currently identify as such? Is sexual orientation determined solely by biology, or what role do early learning and other social experiences play?
Author: Dawn Leprich-Graves
Date: June 8, 2019
Our daily lives can get so busy. Obligations to work and family, as well as taking time to care for ourselves, can often make us forget to have a little fun. If the hustle and bustle of modern life has caused you to neglect your playful side, a weekly game night may be just what you need.
Author: Dawn Leprich-Graves
Date: June 3, 2019
When we’re school aged, it’s easy to make friends. But as adults, women can sometimes feel on-guard around other women, especially in the workplace, and friendships can be harder to foster. Not only does this lack of friendship make going to work each day feel more challenging, but studies have found friendships, or a lack of friendships, has a big impact on our overall health and well-being.
Author: Dawn Leprich-Graves
Date: May 27, 2019
As a busy parent of a young child, you may find it challenging to find the time or space to meditate. One solution is to bring the two together, and have your child meditate with you.
Author: Dawn Leprich-Graves
Date: May 20, 2019
As a new mother, you’ve probably noticed that taking care of yourself and a new baby at the same time is next to impossible. How are you supposed to make sure you are getting what you need to thrive when you are on call 24/7, responsible for keeping a new human being alive and happy?
Author: Dawn Leprich-Graves
Date: May 13, 2019
Having a child is one of life’s most incredible experiences. It is also one of the most challenging situations that come with mood swings and psychological changes. If you’re a new mother who has been experiencing low self-esteem, you’re not alone.
Author: Dawn Leprich-Graves
Date: May 6, 2019
It’s that time of year again when everyone affirms their new ways of living. These goals are intended to provide a “better you” and contribute to an exceptional renewed life. Then why do we find the majority of people excel at the goals put into place, only to find these new found behaviors coming to a screeching halt by march?
Author: Dawn Leprich-Graves
Date: January 2, 2018
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