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The Value of Self-Identifying Autism
Jamie Roberts Jamie Roberts

The Value of Self-Identifying Autism

The internet is asking “Why does it seem like everyone is autistic now?” In this month’s blog, Jamie explains the increase in Autism diagnosis, and weighs in on the validity of self diagnosing/identifying.

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Navigating the Mid-Semester Slump: Strategies to Prevent and Treat Burnout for Students
Chiara Colicino Chiara Colicino

Navigating the Mid-Semester Slump: Strategies to Prevent and Treat Burnout for Students

Do you find yourself exhausted both emotionally and physically?

Is it harder to feel motivated to get work done?

Do you feel easily annoyed and/or down in the dumps?

These are some signs that you are experiencing burn out.

As the excitement of the new year wanes and the middle of the semester approaches, many high school and college students find themselves caught in the grip of burnout. The stress of assignments, exams, and extracurricular activities can take a toll on mental and physical well-being. Here are some strategies to help students prevent and treat burnout as they navigate the challenging mid-semester slump before the much-needed spring break.

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Eating Disorder Awareness Month
Kylie Kirkwood ACSW Kylie Kirkwood ACSW

Eating Disorder Awareness Month

February is Eating Disorder Awareness Month. Eating Disorders are complex mental and physical illnesses, affecting both the physical and mental wellbeing of those who have them. In this blog post, we’ll explore different types of eating disorders, treatment options, and how to raise awareness about eating disorders and the environmental factors that contribute to their development.

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We Can Help You Find a Therapist
Chiara Colicino Chiara Colicino

We Can Help You Find a Therapist

It’s a new year and you decided it’s time that you finally find a therapist. Every week it’s on your to do list but it never gets checked off. You have no idea where to begin finding care and you don’t understand how your insurance works anyway. And once you call, what are you even supposed to ask?

The good news is it’s totally okay to not have any answers before reaching out for therapy.

It is our job to learn more about you, provide answers to questions you don’t even know you have, and do all of the heavy lifting.

Here is what you can expect from our process on a human level. We value individuality, collaboration and building trust when handling new inquiries.

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Self-Care in Today’s World
Carly Nash LCSW Carly Nash LCSW

Self-Care in Today’s World

The world right now is full of overwhelming heartbreak. Navigating the day to day may seem like too much, and, if you’re like me, you want to press pause on the world and just have a moment to process and catch your breath...Because we can’t hit pause in life, we have to try and do what is in our control to help cope.

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Surviving the Holidays
Kerry Martinielli AMFT Kerry Martinielli AMFT

Surviving the Holidays

If we come from families where boundaries are not that clear or respected and communication isn’t great, navigating the holidays can be exhausting and maybe even a little miserable. It’s not an easy or obvious transition into being an adult family member.

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Getting Angry at Diet Culture
Kylie Kirkwood ACSW Kylie Kirkwood ACSW

Getting Angry at Diet Culture

“Diet culture is everywhere; from the shows we watch on tv, the nutrition classes we are required to take at school, to perhaps even the ways in which our family members talk about their own bodies.”

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What is an ADHD Life Coach?
Sachi Kempf Sachi Kempf

What is an ADHD Life Coach?

“You inherently have your own ‘adapt-abilities’ as well, and we can create plans and routines together that embrace your natural ‘adapt-abilities.’”

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NeuroQueer, Pride 2023
Jamie Roberts Jamie Roberts

NeuroQueer, Pride 2023

Providing neurodivergent affirming therapy must include LGBTQIA+ affirming care, one can’t exist without the other.

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Trick or Treat?
Carly Nash LCSW Carly Nash LCSW

Trick or Treat?

In this piece, Carly Nash LCSW shares some tools to work toward body neutrality and acceptance particularly during the holiday season.

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