By Jennifer Rego, LICSW Have you ever practiced mindfulness or gratitude before? Did you know it can allow you to focus on being aware of your thoughts and making them more conscious? As mental health awareness develops around mindfulness and neuroplasticity, neurologists determined that once a brain has reached a relaxed state of mind, it […]
How to Forgive and Move On
We all likely have people in our lives who hurt us. Sometimes we hurt ourselves. But rather than hold onto the pain, it’s important to learn to let it go in a healthy way. Only then can real healing begin. We say “learn” because it’s difficult for most people to let go of pain. Often, […]
The Magic Pill and Mental Health
By Charles Jarvis, LMHC It is common when seeing someone struggling with their mental health or in crisis to ask me “can you just give me a pill to make this all better?” The answer to that question is no. While some medications can help alleviate symptoms, no medications will completely reduce all mental health […]
5 Ways to Evaluate Your Relationship After Change
By Jennifer Rego, MSW, LICSW In previous articles we discussed personal growth and challenges during the pandemic. But, it’s also important to look at how this time has impacted our most intimate relationships. If you are coupled or otherwise partnered, it is important to reflect on your relationship – especially in times of significant change. […]
How to Admit You’re Wrong
You didn’t want to look like an idiot. It wasn’t your fault. (Not completely.) You feel like you were right. You’re in charge. Why should you have to placate someone beneath you? If any of this sounds familiar, you may have trouble apologizing or admitting when you’re wrong. This may be causing problems with your […]
