Community engagement is vital in promoting wellness and personal development, particularly among young people. Cooperative efforts within communities can create a nurturing environment that supports mental, emotional, and physical well-being. This article explores the...

Our thought patterns strongly influence our experiences and feelings. Just as an ant infestation can disrupt our homes, Automatic Negative Thoughts (ANTs) can wreak havoc on our minds, fostering anxiety, depression, and distress. The following blog post will elaborate...

On the outside, a perfectionist can seem like they have it all figured out. It looks like we are striving for excellence, always motivated, ready to make improvements, and successful. What is so bad about that? Isn’t this what employers look for in a “perfect”...

Welcome to the era of smartphones and social media, where every like, comment, and share holds a significant place in the lives of children and adolescents. In this tech-savvy world, it's essential to explore how social media impacts the development of our youth. From...

Around July, we move into the humdrums of the summer season, and children and teens begin to get accustomed to their well-deserved break from school—a time for relaxation and unwinding. However, downtime, especially in long stretches, can often lead to boredom,...

Transitioning from school to summer can be challenging for children, especially those with learning or behavioral challenges. Parents and caregivers play a significant role in providing support and structure during this time to ensure a smooth and enjoyable transition...

Yes, read the title again: boundary setting with family and relatives is TOTALLY appropriate.  For someone who has struggled with poor boundaries with her family, especially parents, saying that out loud is weird but feels good!  Boundary setting with our parents is...

How many scenarios can we think of in our lives where we reacted to something based on our emotions at that moment?  How did that go for you?  Did it solve the situation, or did it make things worse?  I can probably say, the majority of the times I have acted on my...

The term teenage suicide brings up lots of different emotions. Fear, panic, grief, confusion, shock and even disbelief. The Connecticut Shoreline Community has tragically lost a number of its teens to suicide. How could someone so young end their life? As adults, we need to manage these strong emotional reactions…

It’ been nearly a month since CT began Phase 1 of its reopening plan.  The re-openings coupled with the alluring arrival of summer have left many of us struggling with the same question posed by the 1980s British punk rock band, The Clash: Should I stay or Should I...

Pacially charged events over the past weeks, most notably the video-taped murder of George Floyd, have triggered protests across the country. For the past 3 months our community has faced the devastating effects of COVID-19. The disproportionate…

We recently wrote a post entitled Adapting to our New Normal – Telehealth in the Age of Covid 19. In it we addressed the many benefits of telehealth. While we might all agree that telehealth allows us to stay…

All you have to do is glance at any one of your social media feeds, and you’ll see the breadth of human response to the COVID-19 pandemic.  Complex, human emotional diversity in all its glory is documented on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc.  Recently while...

There is no doubt about it, we are living in unprecedented times. The drastic, restrictive measures designed to curb the spread of COVID-19 have left many of us feeling like our lives resemble a scary Hollywood Sci-Fi film…