DBT Skills Series Part 1: Cope Ahead
By: Emily Morris, MSWI We all regularly find ourselves in stressful, emotionally-intense situations, and it can be extremely overwhelming to cope during these times of high emotional intensity. In particularly difficult times, it is common for us to resort to coping
Resolutions vs. Goals: Creating your own roadmap for 2021
By Rachel Parodneck, LMSW Chances are, you’ve made resolutions for New Years. If not this year, then definitely in the past. Some may confuse resolutions with goals. While resolutions are nice fantasies, long-term goals are methods by which you can set
January Book Club
Welcome back to #RefreshBookClub and Happy New Year! We are thrilled to have you coming along for the third month of our book club after reading Brene Brown’s book together last month. As we move into the new year, we
Navigating Feelings of Social Isolation This Winter
By: Emily Morris, MSWI Many people are understandably worried about what the next several months will look like, as COVID-19 cases are rising and temperatures are dropping. Colder weather and less daylight hours can result in heightened feelings of sadness, depression,
Giving back this holiday season
By Rachel Parodneck, LMSW ‘Tis the season of giving. So many people and organizations are struggling right now to stay afloat. If you are lucky enough to be doing okay financially, and are able to donate at all, now is the
How to cope with the 2020 holiday season
By Rachel Parodneck, LMSW Season’s greetings! It’s supposedly the most wonderful time of the year. However, this time of year can often be fraught with anxiety and stress. Many people who are not close with their families may feel pressure to
December Book Club
Welcome back to #RefreshBookClub! We were so excited to launch last month and read Becoming together. As we move into the next month we are thrilled to announce our December reads! December’s book of the month is The Gifts of Imperfection
How To Set Boundaries
By Elizabeth Marks During the time of COVID, boundaries have taken on a new definition. We’ve had to create boundaries for personal comfort like never before. Friends and family constantly set boundaries with what they are or aren’t comfortable discussing in
A Celebration
By Rachel Parodneck, LMSW After an incredibly long and drawn-out election, the announcement has been made that the president-elect is Joe Biden! Although Refresh does not take a political stance, it would be opaque and blithe not to mention the great
Navigating the Conversation of Couples Therapy with Your Partner
By: Emily Morris, MSWI Do you think that you and your partner might benefit from couples therapy? Effective communication is key in any relationship, especially when you are addressing issues in the relationship with your partner. Here, we provide you with
