5 Benefits of Mindfulness By: Gina Skopec, Therapy Intern Mindfulness is a state of being in which one has moment-to-moment awareness of his or her experience and surroundings without passing judgment (Davis & Hayes, 2012). The concept of mindfulness has been gaining popularity in the fields of counseling and psychology over recent years as a practice that Read More…
When a Loved One is a Survivor of Sexual Trauma By: Theresa Zephirin, LCSW | Therapist “The friend who can be silent with us in a moment of despair or confusion, who can stay with us in an hour of grief, who can tolerate not knowing, not healing, not curing, that is a friend who cares” Read More…
Vulnerability: How Letting Go of Control Can Empower Our Clients By: Holly Smith, LMHC | Senior Therapist/Clinical Coordinator Vulnerability has become quite a buzz word lately, but what does it actually mean? It has evolved from a measure of weakness to a mark of openness and connection in our relationships. Its historical definition doesn’t fit Read More…
How to Manage Triggers in World that is Waking Up By: Holly Smith, LMHC | Senior Therapist/Clinical Coordinator We have seen a recent skyrocket of awareness in the media regarding sexual assaults and sexual abuse. We are truly in a chapter of our history where we are waking up to the reality of how Read More…
