Veterans and Allies Supporting Other Veterans and Their Allies

By: Ema Gavrilovic As November celebrated Veteran’s Day on the 11th, let’s take a moment to consider the immense sacrifices this special part of the U.S. population has given us over the years, and even centuries, since this country’s existence. Members of the...

What You Need to Know About ADHD

By: Carol Briggs, Clinical Intern Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that impacts adults and children. It is more than just being easily distracted. In fact, those with ADHD can concentrate quite easily on things they find...

A Pandemic within a Pandemic

By: Michael Peila, LPC Several years ago, Michael began working with individuals suffering from issues regarding mental health and addiction (co-occurring disorders). Although co-occurring disorders has been a main area of focus, Michael has worked with individuals...

Managing Holiday Stress – Part 2

Managing home, work, and social lives can be hard enough without adding in the hustle and bustle of the holidays. Tension levels are often at their highest during the holidays which can increase the physical and emotional symptoms of stress, depression, and anxiety....

Managing Holiday Stress – Part 1

The holidays are supposed to be a time of fun, celebration, and relaxation with your loved ones; however, for many, it is a time of elevated stress. So why does this happen?! We are busy making plans, creating meals, traveling, buying gifts, decorating our homes,...

Holiday Blog

By: Syd Schertzer Tis the season to be jolly! Whether you are celebrating Christmas, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, or etc.…, whatever it is, it’s the holiday season, which means time off of school and more time to spend with your family! Things can be become a little hectic...