Written by Nikki Kontz, LMSW There’s no place like hope for the holidays. That’s because studies show living in a state of hope can help increase happiness, improve academic achievement and lower rates of suicide. The good news – hope is a skill you can learn and develop over time. ...
Written by: Caitlin Alfonso, LMSW You do not have to be the captain of your sports team, your team lead at your job, or in charge of your school club to still be a great leader! Leadership skills are not limited to people in cliché “leadership roles”; the reality is ...
Written by: Caitlin Alfonso, LMSW With the election around the corner, there is a lot of discussion around voting. While this can be an exciting milestone for many teens as they turn 18, it can be an equally disappointing time for those who desire to participate in the election process ...
Written by: Caitlin Alfonso, LMSW Everyone is on their own life journey and the guiding posts that each person chooses to use to navigate their course are known as values. Values are the beliefs that are important to you and influence how you live your life, make decisions, and set ...
Written by: Caitlin Alfonso, LMSW I need help. Three simple words, but when combined they can suddenly become complex and difficult to say. Why is that though? The reality is that we are social beings, and therefore we aren’t meant to go through life alone. However, there are many perceived ...