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Mental Health Awareness Month
By: Harry W. Rosario-Perez, RCSWIThis month of May we celebrate Mental Health awareness month. As such, it is appropriate to acknowledge a simple truth. Most of us are burdened by…
April Showers Bring May Flowers
Tony Ambush, LC, CHC, LMT If you grew up in the Northeast, you’ll get the title reference. Spring began March 20th of this year. Midway through spring I’m compelled to…
#Sexual Assault Awareness
By- Yolmar Chacon #Sexual Assault Awareness Sexual Assault Awareness month began in April 2001 and was founded by the National Sexual Violence Resource Center. Sexual assault refers to sexual behavior…
Social Work, a Brief History
By: Harry W. Rosario Perez, MSW, RCSWI Since its inception, Social Work was a profession with a philanthropical nature. It originated with the sole intent of…
Black History is American History
- LaMaras James & Tony Ambush Hurting? In need of guidance and direction? What is keeping you from seeking assistance? Historically, in black and brown communities, counseling has been shunned…
6 Tips for Stepping Into the New Year
Jessica Santos -The new year can be an opportunity to accept ourselves and challenge our inner energy into building our best live, including prioritizing our mental health. Here are some…
6 Nutrition Tips for the Holiday Season
Many people struggle with managing their diets* during the holidays. There is often confusion about what to eat, how much to eat, and how much to drink. Many Americans increase…
Celebrating a New Year: 3 Breathing Exercises for Starting Anew
- Shannon Nichols It’s that time of the season where we begin to reflect on the joys and challenges that 2021 brought us. We are met with the choices of…
Ginger & Turmeric Power Punch
For centuries, ginger and turmeric have been used to reduce symptoms of inflammatory disease. The Journal of Pain reports these root plants can assist in relief from athletic related soreness. …
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3 Helpful Tips for Coping with Anxiety and Uncertainty During a Pandemic
-DJ Spigener, LMHC Only a few years ago, many of us would have balked at the idea that large sections of our country (and the world at large) would need…
5 Stages of Change Model
Are you having difficulty making changes in your life? Which of the following best describe you? Stage One: Precontemplation – Not ready for change. Stage Two: Contemplation – Aware…
Incorporating More Fruit at Dinner
Fruit is an important part of your diet. USDA guidelines recommend the average adult should eat 1- ½ to 2 cups per day. The American Heart Association recommends adults eat…