By Brooke Bendix, LMSW Imagine this: you’re the main character in your own story. Every day brings new challenges, plot twists, and a supporting cast that sometimes gets on your nerves. School, friendships, family drama, and figuring out who you are all play a role in the narrative of your teenage years. But, let’s be […]
By Brooke Bendix, LMSW Being a teenager in today’s world can feel like you’re stuck in a constant whirlwind. One minute you’re doing fine, juggling school, friendships, and family, and the next, everything feels like it’s crashing down. Whether it’s the pressure of keeping up with grades, dealing with social drama, or figuring out what […]
High school often feels like a wild ride with its own unpredictable ups and downs. One moment, you’re celebrating a big win. Whether it’s acing an exam, nailing a performance, or just having a great time with friends. And the next? You’re overwhelmed by stress, social drama, or the pressure of making it all work. […]
By Brooke Bendix, LMSW Stress is everywhere—whether it’s that impossible math test, an awkward social situation, or even just keeping up with your packed schedule. Some days, it feels like you’re stuck in a never-ending cycle of stress and anxiety. You might look around and think everyone else has it all figured out, but let’s […]
By Brooke Bendix, LMSW Embracing the Shift from High School Graduate to College Student Picture this: As the warm breeze of May sweeps through, senior year of high school starts winding down. The air is buzzing with excitement and nostalgia—AP exams, prom, senior parties, and, of course, the iconic senior skip day. These are the […]
By Brooke Bendix, LMSW So, what does college graduate life look like? Picture this: You’re zipping your last suitcase, and your college life, as you’ve known for the past four years, is over in a blink. Graduation day has come and gone, and the reality of finishing college is setting in. You’ve spent the last […]
By: Ellie Sutton I was a really good mom before I had kids. Before parenthood, we often have idealized visions of what kind of parent we’ll be. We envision perfectly behaved children who never throw tantrums in public, eat all their vegetables with enthusiasm, and never kick the back of seats on a long flight. […]
By: Olivia DeLong In this Therapyology Thursday, we discussed all things FRIENDSHIP. Although February is typically centered around romantic relationships, we thought it would be the perfect time to discuss friendships, too! Here are some main takeaways from our discussion based on the book “How to Break Up With Your Friends” by Erin Falconer: The […]
By Olivia DeLong Back to school can be a super exciting time, but with that excitement can come some anxiety and uncertainty. Over the past few years, social interaction and school environment has been anything but stable – all virtual, then in-person. Half in class, half virtual. Some extracurricular activities allowed – others not. Not […]
By: Danielle Scarapicchia, LLMSW Do you ever feel that your anxiety increases as summer approaches? You may start daydreaming around having ice cream dates with your best friend, but then it hits you: “It’s bathing suit season.” Suddenly you have a pit in your stomach and your heart starts to race because the thought of […]
