by Jennifer Mudarrie, LICSW In our culture, comparison and FOMO (fear of missing out) are a very real issue. Our “hustle culture” is fueled through imagery which sets us up to think others have “it” figured out and we can have the potential to get swept up in this setup. This pulls at our egoic… CONTINUE
Getting Ahead of Your Anxiety
By Charles Jarvis, LMHC As people, we measure success in productivity and the need to be in motion. Each day I hear people recite all the tasks they wish to accomplish during the day, and will commonly become overwhelmed by the ever growing list. We tend to plan constantly, which sometimes is great – however… CONTINUE
Superheroes – Why Do We Love Them
by Charles Jarvis, LMHC I always loved the concept of superheroes; what they symbolize to us as people and what they mean to our culture. What values do we see in them that represent hope for us? In the past few days I have watched numerous superhero films, of good characters, antiheroes and supervillains. I… CONTINUE
Combating Negativity to See the Big Picture
by Charles Jarvis, LMHC I recently got the chance to take a day and do something just for me. I spend a lot of time thinking about what I wanted to do, focusing on what could be restorative and healing for me. I was surprised to find this took a lot more thought than I… CONTINUE
8 Ways to Unstick Yourself and Find Motivation
by Jennifer Rego, LICSW Motivation is something we all harness based on what feels important to us in life. It’s the energy behind a project. At times we can have intense bouts of motivation because we have more life energy or we had a good night’s sleep. We may feel enlightened and motivated to work… CONTINUE
Finding Fun Again
By Charles Jarvis, LMHC As human beings, we strive for connection. We strive to share things with others, to be loved, to be accepted or included. We are creatures of habit, we survive in routines, in normalcy. But we are living in a world that is not normal, and many of us are disconnected as… CONTINUE
Relationship Breakup in the Pandemic: Tips and Tricks to Keep Going
By Charles Jarvis, LMHC One thing is definitive – many people are still struggling – and so did their relationships. In the wake of the pandemic, we are seeing divorce rates on the rise. In our relationships we like to think that we will band together with our partner no matter what – but until… CONTINUE
Social Media, Parenting and Mental Health
By Charles Jarvis, LMHC There has always been a benefit to speaking to someone directly, which seems to be changing at a rapid rate thanks to social media. We used to be able to look someone in the eye, view body language, and be awarded opportunities to read subtle cues. Now with the online era,… CONTINUE
How to Work Through Conflict
By Jennifer Rego, MSW, LICSW When it comes to conflict to you ever think: “I would rather not deal with it now, there is so much else going on” “This scenario always happens when I speak up” “I hate bringing things up because I don’t know how it will go, or if the person will… CONTINUE
Escaping Anxiety: Simple Suggestions Which Make All the Difference
By Charles Jarvis, LMHC Many of us had to find a way to manage our stress this past year. Whether it is managing financial concerns, finding childcare, or trying to keep assets – anxiety was high for many. In a historic year in mental health, many clinicians are seeing heightened divorce rate, relapses in substance… CONTINUE
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