October 2020: Domestic Violence Awareness Month
By Emily Morris, MSWI The month of October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM). Started over 35 years ago by the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, DVAM is dedicated to increasing awareness around domestic violence and supporting individuals who have been
Attachment Styles and Dating: How Your Attachment Style is Influencing Your Dating Life
By Rachel Parodneck, LMSW The dating game in NYC is no joke. Like everything else in NYC, this too can be competitive, often cutthroat, and can take a lot of determination to be a success. Not only that, but open-mindedness and
5 ways to minimize your anxiety when quitting your job
By Keeley Teemsma, LCSW So many people talk about the anxiety of the first week at a new job-- getting the lay of land, feeling new people out, acclimating to a new role, and figuring out company culture-- but seldom do
Self-Care Series Part 7: Grooming & Hygiene
By Rachel Parodneck, LMSW With most people working from home, there is no longer a real need to dress up. Have a work meeting? Nothing professional needed below the waist. Dressy tops are the extent of what one is able to
Intimacy during COVID
By Elizabeth Marks, MSWI Our homes have become increasingly less sexy as we now do everything within the confines of our individual abodes. My husband and I went from having so much to talk about at night, missing each other, and
“Zoom Fatigue”: 5 Tips to Help
By: Emily Morris What is “Zoom Fatigue?” Over the past few months, if you have been finding yourself more tired than unusual after a long day of video calls, perhaps you are experiencing “Zoom Fatigue.” While it is named after the online
Meditative Drawing Exercise: At Home Mandalas’
By, Kelda E. Nelson, MPS, LCAT,ATR-BC Mandala in Sanskrit means circle which represents the universe. Mandalas’ are spiritual and a ritualistic symbol within Hinduism and Buddhism. Circles are never ending; they go round and round and when looked at overtime can
Sleep Skills: 8 Tips for a Healthier Night of Sleep
By Elizabeth Marks, MSWI Every blog, doctor, and podcast preaches one thing for skin, weight loss, mental health, gut health, even to strengthen relationships… SLEEP. This skill we are born with seems to get lost on us as we age.
Self-Care Series Part 6: Drugs & Alcohol—moderate or quit
By Rachel Parodneck, LMSW There are many types of self-care to choose from, but for an immediate mood boost, people often turn to slightly unorthodox methods in order to self-medicate and self-soothe. What are we talking about here? Drugs and alcohol
International Stress Awareness Day
By Elizabeth Marks, MSWI We are not strangers to stress. This November 4th, we will be observing International #StressAwarenessDay and wanted to share seven stress relieving tricks and tips. Sleep. A well rested mind can take on a lot more than one
