Staying Sober During Holiday Festivities

Staying Sober During Holiday Festivities By Elaina Rossman, Master Level Clinical Intern The holidays are a time for celebration, connection, and joy—but they can also be one of the toughest seasons to navigate when you’re choosing sobriety. The holidays tend to...

Managing Financial Stress During the Holiday Season

Managing Financial Stress During the Holiday Season By Cydnei Quinn, Master Level Clinical Intern When the leaves begin to fall, the air turns crisp, and you’re digging through your closet trying to remember where you hid that bulky winter coat, it’s clear that winter...

The First Holiday Without a Loved One..

The First Holiday Without a Loved One..  By: Shannon Olson, LCSW, COO Facing the first holiday without a loved one can feel like a quiet ache wrapped in festive noise. Whether it’s a recent loss or one that still feels fresh no matter how much time has...

Coping With Toxic Family During the Holidays

Coping With Toxic Family During the Holidays By Lori Kaniewski, LCPC (IL), LPC (MO) The holiday season is often portrayed as a time of connection, joy, and togetherness. Yet for many people, it brings more stress than comfort—especially when family relationships are...

Take Off Your Mask: The Dark Art of Masking…. What’s Behind it?

Take Off Your Mask: The Dark Art of Masking…. What’s Behind it? By: McKenna Worline, Master Level Clinical Intern Nighttime in the shadow-flooded alleys of Gotham is much more than the absence of light. The night is a veil, it’s a performance, and it’s a meticulously...