Written by: Elizabeth Fedrick, PhD, LPC “Beauty begins the moment you decide to be yourself” – Coco Chanel We are constantly exposed to the societal standards of “beauty.” We are bombarded by messages from television, magazines, and social media telling us exactly how we should dress, how our hair, makeup, ...
Written by Elizabeth Fedrick, PhD, LPC - - - “When your mental health becomes impacted by social media then it is time for a detox.” ― Germany Kent Despite what many people might say, social media has proven to be an incredibly valuable tool for a multitude of reasons. It can ...
By Elizabeth Fedrick, PhD, LPC --- “Love yourself first and everything else falls into line. You really have to love yourself to get anything done in this world.” – Lucille Ball The pressures of being a teenage girl have never been easy when considering the societal demands, constant comparisons, and ...
By Elizabeth Fedrick, PhD, LPC --- Being a teen is hard. Trying to find time and energy to go to school, get homework done, do chores, work a part-time job, spend time with your friends, and then also start making some big life decisions, is incredibly overwhelming. By this age ...
By Elizabeth Fedrick, PhD, LPC --- “Try to be a rainbow in someone's cloud.” – Maya Angelou Being a teenager is hard. Like, really hard. Yes, we certainly know it can be great as well. There are lots of new experiences, tons of fun events, and so many hopes and ...