Navigating End of Semester Stress

By Madeline McDowell Rabah | June 14, 2023

“Ugh, I have so many final exams to study for. I have to pack for winter break too and still maintain taking care of my health”. This is often one of the many thoughts college students experience as the end of the semester approaches. The words “finals week” and “stress” are almost always used in…

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Ten DBT Techniques for Anxiety

By Cathryn Knezevich | June 14, 2023

Anxiety can be divided into two basic areas, as first discussed by Sigmund Freud “Appropriate and Inappropriate Stress”. Anxiety can occur over situations or threats that occur and cause our brain to go into “Fight or Flight” syndrome. This is when the sympathetic or limbic system becomes aroused and creates many symptoms such as rapid…

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What is IOP?

By Erin Pawlak | April 13, 2023

An IOP is often recommended for individuals who do not require medical supervision and can live at home. This type of program is designed to accommodate work/family schedules and begin a long-term recovery. The Behavioral Wellness Group offers 7 different IOPs.

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COMBATING ZOOM FATIGUE

By Mike Pollak | February 16, 2021

Video presented by: Michael Pollak If you would like to schedule an appointment with Michael Pollak, you can reach him at: Email: mpollak@behavioralwellnessgroup.com Phone: 440-392-2222 opt. 1 Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thebehavioralwellnessgroup Follow us on Instagram: @thebehavioralwellness

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Adolescent IOP – Erin Pawlak

By Erin Pawlak | September 22, 2019

ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTHVIRTUAL INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT PROGRAM (IOP) Erin Pawlak, LPCC-S has developed an adolescent IOP for clients between the ages of 13-17. Various therapeutic approaches are used, including DBT, CBT, and Motivational Interviewing. The adolescent IOP is an intense level of care that goes beyond individual therapy and is facilitated by Erin Pawlak, LPCC-S. The…

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