Written by Rachel Rubenstein, LCSW - - - Trying to be perfect? Have difficulty when you make a mistake? Do you have a loud and not so nice inner critic? Here comes the need for a little Self Compassion! Being kind to yourself can go a long way in moving ...
By Kizzy Kittrell Dogan - - - Truthfully, there Is Nothing Wrong With Saying NO! I encourage you to practice using NO as a complete sentence. NO does not require an explanation because NO is final, decisive, and absolute. NO is powerful, and it is one of the few universal words with the same pronunciation and meaning everywhere. What ...
By Rachel Rubenstein, LCSW - - - Sorry! You’ve said something that hurt a friend? You did something that wasn’t quite “right.” What do you do? Apologize! Recognizing you made a mistake or hurt someone’s feelings is powerful! Self-reflection and awareness are powerful character traits and skills we can learn. ...
By Maryann Potter, MS, LAC --- I have been reflecting lately on things that we can do to become stronger. I looked up the definition of strong and it states, “to be able to withstand great force or pressure” (Merriam-Webster, 2022). What exactly do we need to do in order ...
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 ...