Posts Tagged ‘self-care’
Rest Isn’t Something You Have to Earn
Have you ever noticed thoughts like these when you consider taking a break? As summer begins, many of us think about everything we want – or feel like we have to accomplish. But how often do we intentionally make space for rest? For many people, rest is not as simple as taking a break. It…
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TRANSITION FOR THE HEATLH AND WELLNESS IOP
Dear Valued Referral Sources, Patients and Colleagues: After thoughtful consideration, I have decided to step down from my role as Director of The Health and Wellness Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). It has been my sincere pleasure to develop and direct this program over the past 16 years, the final 12 years here at The Behavioral…
Read MoreExploring New Year’s Resolutions Through a Mental Health Lens
As the 2026 calendar year approaches, many of us feel the familiar pressure to reinvent ourselves and put into place resolutions for the year. The idea of “New Year, New Me” pops up everywhere. However, when it comes to mental health, resolutions aren’t about becoming a new person, but instead, they’re about caring for the…
Read MoreHome for the Holidays: Prioritizing Emotional Wellbeing During Holiday Stress
The holiday season often brings a mix of joy, connection, and celebration. Yet for many, it can also introduce stress, fatigue, and emotional strain. Balancing family expectations, social gatherings, and personal responsibilities can leave little room for rest and reflection. At Behavioral Wellness Group, we recognize the importance of maintaining emotional wellbeing during this busy…
Read MoreBuilding Toward Self-Trust: A Path of Therapeutic Growth
Many of us begin therapy with the hope of feeling more confident. It’s a very natural desire — to feel steady, capable, and less ruled by self-doubt. And…confidence doesn’t usually come first. Often, what we call confidence is a mask we’ve learned to wear when we don’t feel safe inside. True therapeutic growth builds differently.…
Read MoreManaging Political Situations
A study published by the AP- NORC Center for Public Affairs Research at the University of Chicago reported that 65 percent of adults need to limit their media consumption on the government and politics due to overload or fatigue. AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. “Most adults feel the need to limit political news consumption…
Read MoreParents, Teens and Mental Health
As a mental health professional, I have worked with families, teens and young adults for over a decade. One thing that I repeatedly see is the power struggle parents have with their children. More specifically, about their mental health treatment. It’s common to have a parent call me to either get their child into the…
Read MoreSetting Boundaries for Mental Wellness: Why Saying “No” Matters
In today’s world of constant demands, blurred work-life lines, and social obligations, setting healthy boundaries has become essential for protecting mental health. Whether it’s in our relationships, work environments, or even with ourselves, boundaries are the invisible lines that define what is acceptable, tolerable, and sustainable. Without them, emotional exhaustion, resentment, and anxiety can quickly…
Read MoreBreaking the Cycle: Reducing Screen Time and Boosting Mental Health
Summer provides us with longer days and can give us the opportunity to re-evaluate habits that may no longer serve us, especially those linked to mental health. One of the most pervasive culprits? Excessive screen time. Whether it’s doomscrolling through a social media platform, playing on new apps, or defaulting to Netflix after work, screen…
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