Making a career change: From fashion to social work
By Rachel Parodneck, LMSW As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up? Are you doing that now? If not, ask yourself: do I find fulfillment in my current job? Oftentimes the answer is a resounding NO.
On the intersections of materialism, social media and emotional health
by Lana Lorenzo, MSW, LMSW Instead of taking in my senses and experiencing in vivo the film I have been looking forward to experiencing I scroll my through my social media feeds. I stare a little too hard at one image
Healthy Boundaries, Healthy Relationships
by Wananan Phualek, LMSW, CAPP I used to wish that people would always respect my boundaries and understand what I needed to do to take care of myself, without me having to tell them what I want and without judging me
How Time Management Helps with Stress and Anxiety
a guest post by mental health and wellness writer Aly Semigran “There aren’t enough hours in the day.” It’s a sentiment felt by a lot of people in our increasingly busy, work-a-day world. Time can feel like an especially daunting part
Keeley’s Story
When I decided to pursue a career in psychotherapy, I did my homework to research graduate schools and programs that I thought would be a good fit for me in terms of program model, course offerings, faculty reputation, and research
Set Yourself Free from Worries
Have you ever gotten tired of being worried? More often than we think, we spend a lot of energy worrying about things that we don't want. Worrying is not entirely a bad thing; it helped our ancestors predict danger and