By Alexa Bailey, MSW, LMSW --- To have good friends, you have to be a good friend. That’s how the saying goes, right? Sometimes, though, being a good friend looks different than what we think. The recipe for a good friendship usually includes trust, shared interest, respect, love, empathy, and ...
Written by: Alexa Bailey, MSW, LCSW A common feeling when it comes to loneliness is the experience of wishing we had more friends. It makes sense since we often equate friends with connection. But what if you could be your own best friend? What if you could feel connected, even ...
Written by: Hannah Schlueter, MA, LAC To be empowered means you are feeling strong, confident, and aware of your own power. The importance of feeling empowered lies in its ability to help you achieve your goals, find your voice, and live authentically. Self-empowerment is the process of developing skills to ...
Written by: Ema Grant, MS, LPC “The waves won't break my boat.” - Ed Sheeran Resiliency is one of those things that’s easier said than done. The Oxford dictionary defines resilience as “the capacity to withstand or to recover quickly from difficulties.” The American Psychological Association defines it as “the ...
Written by: Hannah Schlueter, MA, LAC Do you ever feel like the way you present yourself isn’t really you? Maybe you have found yourself putting on a mask or feeling pressured to act a certain way and like certain things when talking with your friends and loved ones. First, it ...