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Jocelyn McDonnell Spoke to Caregiving Magazine about the Benefits of Collecting
In a recent article by Caregiving Magazine, Jocelyn McDonnell, M.A., LCPC, NCC offers insight to the mental health benefits of the pastime of collecting. One of the benefits highlighted is a sense of community. “Collecting gives people a sense of belonging to a community of people with the same interests,” says McDonnell. “They might participate in an online forum about the…
Anthony Chambers Featured in New York Times Article about "Phubbing"
Ignoring a partner in favor of your phone, or “phubbing,” can lead to feelings of distrust and ostracism. Anthony Chambers, Ph.D., ABPP recently spoke to The New York Times to offer strategies to get past phubbing within your relationship. “I can’t stress enough the importance of letting your partner know how you feel,” Dr. Chambers said. “Once you have understanding and…
Back to School
Classes are resuming this time of year, and so are... mistakes. Mistakes?
What’s So Scary About Grief? Confronting Meaninglessness After Loss
"But what is grief, if not love persevering?" -Quote from the TV series WandaVision, Episode 8: "Previously On," Marvel Studios
Who Unwinds?
Cortisol? It's the hormone associated with stress. It peaks shortly after awakening in the morning and decreases as the day goes on, with spikes during stressful moments. Cortisol levels can be quite high by the evening, depending on the demands of the day and the demands after the workday ends. The bad news is that elevated end-of-day cortisol has been associated with burnout…
Back to School Anxiety: Returning or Transitioning to College
The transition back to school can be a source of anxiety and stress for many students.
Making Amends
“Our ability to hurt each other is enormous, but nowhere is it more powerful than in families, so nowhere are apologies more frequently needed — and resisted."1
Hit the Pause Button
“Between the stimulus and response, there’s a space,” wrote philosopher Victor Frankl. “And in that space lies the power to choose. In our choice lies our freedom and our growth.”