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
How to balance unemployment with yourself worth
By Rachel Parodneck, LMSW Whether we realize it or not, most people’s self-esteem and self-worth are very closely tied to their jobs. We tend to determine our self-worth by what we do for a living. One of the very first questions
7 things to do when you miss travel
By Rachel Parodneck, LMSW If you’re like most New Yorkers, travel is an essential part of life. Whether it’s regionally, domestically, or internationally, visiting other locales gives us the opportunity to enrich our everyday lives. During this pandemic, travel has unfortunately
Can you be suffering from survivor’s guilt in the middle of the pandemic?
By Leina Rodriguez, LMFT Yes, it’s quite possible. Most of you have been quarantined for two weeks or more. You are at home. Which you are grateful to have a safe space. You have a job, which you are even more
