The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the lives of so many people worldwide. No matter where you live, your lifestyle has probably undergone severe changes. However, the most troublesome thing about this pandemic for most of us is uncertainty as the covid’s future implications are unknown. Many of us wonder what life will look like after …
For those of us who have lost a loved one, the upcoming holiday season may be especially difficult. Grief can come and go like a wave cresting in the ocean. At times, it consumes us, and other times we get opportunity to work towards healing. Practicing tradition and finding connection to others can assist in …
This year has been more difficult than most. Not only has 2020 introduced us to COVID-19 and all its complications, we are on the precipice of a divisive election season. For many of us, this is just added stress, fueling the tumult of anxiety that we may have been feeling throughout the year. For some …
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This Fall more than ever I’ve been reflecting on what nourishes me and what may be things I can begin to let go of. Below are four writing prompts I’m planning on carving time out of my week for. Week of October 4th, 2020 Reflect on the past summer season. Possibly write down memorable moments, notice …
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COVID-19 has ravaged our world. In New Jersey alone, more than 184,000 cases of coronavirus have been recorded, leaving more than 14,000 people dead. While very few of these deaths have been our children (less than 0.4%,) our youths and community are still suffering in countless and terrible unforeseen ways (1). Isolation, unemployment, and fear …
This school year, parents and caregivers are faced with a difficult and highly personal decision. There is no cookie cutter, one size fits all response to the question of “should we send the kids in person or should we keep them home for virtual.” There are many things to consider when making this choice such …
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Dear Dad, The words that come to mind when I think of you today are “thank you”. Thank you for being the man that you are and encouraging me to be the woman I am today. Thank you for always taking the time to listen, to hear, and to teach me without ever telling me …
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“As I lead this army, make room for mistakes and depression” -Kendrick Lamar, “Mortal Man” (For reference, I am a white female and go by the pronouns she/her) As a student becoming a therapist, multiculturalism is a mandatory class in a graduate school program. The lectures and the classes emphasized that you and your experiences …
What you should do before the 1st session 1. DO NOT surprise them. Telling your child what to expect will decrease the anxiety they have about starting therapy. During the first session, you can tell your child to expect to be asked questions, so the therapist gets to know you. There are no wrong or …
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On May 4th it was announced that New Jersey schools will remain closed for the rest of the school year. For many, this is an unsettling time. Kids, adolescents, and teens are missing their peers, teachers, classrooms, sports teams, and clubs. Peer interaction and play are fundamental to their development, and it looks very different …
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