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
Preparing for Therapy at Home
By Elizabeth Marks, MSWI We’re all getting used to our new normal where our apartments are now multipurpose rooms for sleep, sex, dinner, virtual happy hours, barre class, and board meetings. Knowing that we are nearing winter, and most offices aren’t
The Power of Positivity
By Elizabeth Marks, MSWI We so often speak to ourselves in a way that we’d never speak to a friend. Can you ever imagine turning to a girlfriend on the way out to dinner and saying “you’ve looked better” or being
Self-Care Series Part 5: Eat Nutritiously
By Rachel Parodneck, LMSW The foods we eat fuel both our minds and bodies. In taking care of yourself, it is incredibly important to break away from the “diet” mentality and focus on foods you enjoy that provide you with nutrition. When
Self-Care Series Part 4: Sleep
By Rachel Parodneck, LMSW Sleep is essential. It is a requirement to ensure our overall health, both mental and physical. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 7–19 percent of adults in the United States reported not getting
Self Care Series Part 3: Exercise
By Rachel Parodneck LMSW As far as self-care goes, this one might be self-explanatory. Exercise benefits our body and helps control weight, but did you know there are a host of other benefits to exercise? It can also help prevent diseases,
Self Care Series Part 2: Meditation
By Rachel Parodneck LMSW When you think of meditation, you may conjure up images of monks chanting in the Himalayas. Your next thought might be: “that’s not for me! I don’t have time!” We’re New Yorkers, and as such, we’re usually
