by Edie Weinstein | Nov 7, 2019 | Counseling News, Positivity
“Practice random acts of kindness and senseless acts of beauty,” is a statement that has become extremely recognizable over the past several decades. It was first marked by Anne Herbert on a placemat in Sausalito, California in 1982 and evolved as a response to the...
by Edie Weinstein | Nov 7, 2019 | Counseling News, Emotional Regulation
One of the most powerful ways to express oneself involves taking pen to paper or fingers to keyboard as emotions spill out. For people seeking mental health treatment, journaling their thoughts is often a lifeline. I was spending time with a client not too long ago,...
by Edie Weinstein | Nov 6, 2019 | Counseling News, Life Advice
When I was a kid, I went 100 mph non-stop. It was very seldom that I would take a break to catch my breath. Personally, I think some of that had to do with my asthma diagnosis—I would not let that slow me down; I wanted to prove that I could keep up with my peers. ...
by Taylor Bennett | Nov 6, 2019 | Mental Health, Social Skills
Social media is an incredible invention, one that allows us to connect with people all around the world in an instant. But there are, of course, some negative effects. For example, studies have shown that spending too much time on social feeds can lead to low...
by Edie Weinstein | Nov 6, 2019 | Counseling News, Life Advice
I spend a lot of my time writing and utilizing my imagination. I can create a writing prompt out of almost anything. When I daydream, my creativity goes wild. I live in my fantasy land, conjuring up ideas for my next article or blog post. As I daydream, I attempt to...
