Forget About Society’s Beauty Standards
By Chianne Green, LMSW What is your definition of beauty? They say beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but does this remain true today? We live in a world full of beauty standards defined by external factors like “society”.
Silence. My seven day journey.
By Rachel Grossman “Only when you drink from the river of silence shall you indeed sing.” ― Khalil Gibran For most of us, the opportunity to experience true silence in our daily lives can be all but impossible. In our digitalized modern
“Where Do I Fit?”
How identity can be a complex issue for people of multiracial backgrounds By Mike Chee Race in America has always been, and continues to be, a complex issue. Yet, most of the country’s discussion around race is still framed in
Mental health and Screen-Time
By Rachel Parodneck Most of us spend hours per day on “screen-time” meaning time spent in front of an electronic device. Whether that is a computer monitor, cell phone, TV, or movies, we are spending more time than ever in front
Self-Compassion: Be a Good Friend to Yourself
By Olivia Alvizo We often hear folks describe themselves as compassionate human beings and it is comforting knowing there are truly good people in this world. However, the moment is fleeting because we also encounter those same people can be extremely
Enjoying your twenties yet?
By Chianne Greene, LMSW They say your twenties are the most enjoyable time of your life. You have little to no responsibilities or obligations and as a result are free to explore all of what the world has to offer. However,
Finding a Psychiatrist
By Rachel Parodneck, LMSW Many seemingly easy tasks can be surprisingly difficult. Finding the right psychiatrist is one of those challenges. For a plethora of reasons, it seems a good shrink is hard to come by! Many don’t take insurance and
I was set up by a professional matchmaker and here’s what happened:
After reading the matchmaker blog article on the Refresh website (https://www.refreshtherapynyc.com/matchmaker-matchmaker-make-me-a-match/) I was intrigued. I did some investigative work and once I realized how much hiring a matchmaker costs (think $9,000+) I decided to do the next best thing. I
Thank you, Next: Toxic Workplaces
By Olivia Alvizo, LMSW Do you ever wake up imagining different scenarios you would rather be in than going to work? For example, swimming with sharks in open water sounds way more appealing than having to co-exist with a boss or
Tis’ the Season…to focus on yourself
By Chianne Greene The holidays can be a joyous occasion but let’s face it, the holiday season can also bring feelings of sadness and loneliness. You may begin to reflect on your current situation and this past year, the highs and lows as well as the heartbreaks
