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Four things you can do to support your teen’s mental health
Show your teenager love and care, while looking after yourself. Read the original article here. Whether you and your teen are getting along well or having challenges, it is important to show that you love and support them, that you can help them navigate tough times and that you are always there...
Say “Hello” to Hygge
New Englanders are not strangers to the stresses of winter. Many have come to love this seemingly seven-month season, but others dread these dark and cold days. Seasonal Affective Disorder, commonly known as SAD, impacts nearly 20% of Americans (Psychology Today, 2019). This yearly onset of...
Dance/Movement Therapy
What is Dance/Movement Therapy? Dance/movement therapy is the psychotherapeutic use of movement as a form of communication and self-expression that promotes social, emotional, cognitive, and physical well being1. It is a form of therapy that emphasizes the mind-body connection. Dance/movement...
Experts: Child Anxiety, Depression Heightened During COVID Pandemic
COVID-19 has put extra stress on everyone, and experts said children are not immune to feeling the strain of the pandemic. “Kids hear their parents talking about all these things, and everybody is wearing masks and looks different,” said Dr. Margaret McClure, an associate professor and chairwoman...
Helping Children Navigate Pandemic Anxiety
Children are very unlikely to become severely ill with COVID-19 infections. However, many children are likely to become anxious about the pandemic, and the disruption it is causing in their lives. Change is stressful, and people around the world are responding to a great deal of change very...
We Are Practicing Social Distancing!
We encourage people to follow the CDC’s and WHO’s recommendations. If you have concerns about your physical health and safety please consult with your physician to figure out best options for yourself and your family. If you are noticing high levels of depression or anxiety or rumination...