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Overcoming Vacation Anxiety: Practical Advice for Enjoying a Stress-Free Summer Break

Leave a Comment / Awareness, Healthy Life, Lifestyle, Mental Health, Mental Health Therapy, Mental Wellness, Mindfulness, Relaxation, Self Care, Summer / By Andrea Brognano

Summer is the season of relaxation, adventure, and much-needed breaks from the daily grind. For many of us, the warmer months present an opportunity to plan long-awaited vacations, explore new destinations, or simply unwind at home. However, for some, the anticipation of a vacation can be overshadowed by feelings of anxiety and stress. Vacation anxiety …

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Navigating Family Dynamics: Maintaining Healthy Boundaries and Communication During Summer Gatherings

Leave a Comment / Awareness, Gratefulness, Healthy Life, Lifestyle, Mental Health, Mental Wellness, Mindfulness, Relaxation, Self-Development, Summer / By Andrea Brognano

Summer is a time for relaxation, fun, and spending quality time with loved ones. For many families, this means gathering for barbecues, vacations, or other celebratory events. While these occasions can be joyful and memorable, they can also be breeding grounds for tension, conflict, and emotional strain. Family dynamics are complex, and the added stress …

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Therapy as Enrichment: How Working With a Counselor Can Enhance Your Well-Being (Not Just During Crises)

Leave a Comment / Awareness, Family, Goals, Gratefulness, Gratitude, Healthy Life, Lifestyle, Meaningful activities, Mental Health, Mental wellness, Mid-Life, Relationship, Self Care, Self-Development / By Andrea Brognano

When many people envision seeking out a therapist or counselor, they tend to picture doing so amidst incredibly difficult, crisis-level circumstances – following a trauma, during the depths of depression, or while battling crippling anxiety or overwhelming stress. And while mental health professionals absolutely do provide vital care and healing during those types of acute …

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Making the Leap: How to Harness Leap Day for Reflection, Mindfulness & Self-Care

Leave a Comment / Awareness, Gratitude, Healthy Life, Lifestyle, Mental Health, Mental Wellness, Mindfulness, Self Care, Self-Development / By Andrea Brognano

February 29th only comes around once every four years thanks to the quirkiness of the Gregorian calendar we use. This leap day gives us the gift of an extra 24 hours to use however we wish. With busy schedules, it can often feel like there’s never enough time in the day or week to slow …

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Stuck in a Loop: Breaking Free from Your Groundhog Day Routine

Leave a Comment / Awareness, Healthy Life, Lifestyle, Mental Health, Mental Health Therapy, Mental Wellness, Self Care, Self-Development / By Andrea Brognano

On Groundhog Day, Punxsutawney Phil emerges to either see his shadow and predict more winter or not see it, foretelling an early spring. While a quirky tradition, this holiday can take on greater metaphorical meaning related to our mental health habits and patterns. Do you ever feel like every day seems the same—stuck in an …

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Coping with Seasonal Transitions: Strategies for Mental Wellness in Late Summer

Leave a Comment / Healthy Life, Lifestyle, Mental Health, Mental Wellness, Mindfulness, Relaxation, Self Care, Self-Development / By Andrea Brognano

As the warmth of summer starts to wane, and the days grow shorter, many of us find ourselves facing the seasonal transition from summer to autumn. While autumn brings beautiful changes in nature, it can also impact our mental health in various ways. As a mental health practice dedicated to supporting our client’s well-being, we …

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