The Thoughts and Feelings Behind Anger

Written by: Shana Perrucci, Ph.D. Family Counseling Associates of Andover We’ve all had those days when our fuse is a little too short whether it’s with our kids, our partner, or the cashier who’s scanning just a little too slowly at Market Basket. As a clinical...

Mindfulness and Mental Health

Written by: Tara Dunham MA, LMHC Family Counseling Associates of Andover Most of you have heard of it: Mindfulness. What the heck is being mindful? The term is everywhere nowadays. I first heard of mindfulness in one of my classes at Lesley University over 10 years...

Seasonal Affective Disorder

Written by: Jill FitzGerald MSW, LICSW- Family Counseling Associates of Andover The official dictionary definition of winter is: the coldest season of the year, characterized by misery and barrenness. Well, that’s comforting. And for those of us that live in New...

4 Simple Ways to Reconnect with Your Partner

Written by: Jill FitzGerald MSW, LICSW- Family Counseling Associates of Andover Starting in our formative years, most of us are taught that achieving the things we dream for in life will take hard work. Whether it is attending college, getting that dream job, or...

Holiday Stress: 3 Ways to Cope This Holiday Season

Written by: Jill FitzGerald MSW, LICSW- Family Counseling Associates of Andover Is holiday music already permeating your favorite radio station? Have you begun to notice the mass exodus to your local mall on Saturday mornings? Maybe you are wondering why Home Depot...