MENTAL HEALTH TIPS: Battling the Social Clock
“Clocks slay time…time is dead as long as it is being clicked off by little wheels; only when the clock stops does time come to life.” – William Faulkner By …
MENTAL HEALTH TIPS: AFTER ME, YOU’RE FIRST
By Licensed Pastoral Counselor, Rev. Dr. Ron Barnes, LSW When I first heard this statement it caught me off guard. As a Pastoral Counselor my emphasis has always been on following …
MENTAL HEALTH TIPS: COVID-19 Ruined My Plans, Now What?
By Licensed Counselor, Danny Churchill, LSW, MSW As humans, we are wired to make plans to help us have something to look forward to. We like having some event that will …
COUNSELING: Separating FACT from FICTION: Suicide
By Counseling Intern, Kristin Collins Social distancing, self-isolation, unemployment, missed graduations, and many other unforeseen struggles and disappointments have arisen for many individuals as we face COVID-19. Living during these …
MENTAL HEALTH TIPS: Embrace Pittsburgh Mindhacks: Self-Soothing
MindHacks is a special public awareness and educational initiative by EMBRACE Pittsburgh and the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation to spot a light on our own mental well-being during a time of …
COUNSELING: Mental Health Apps and Resources
Stop, Breathe and Think App Check in with how you’re feeling, and try short activities tuned to your emotions. Download Stop, Breathe and Think Breathe2Relax App Teaches a skill called …
COUNSELING: Working from Home for Couples
By Licensed Counselor, Donna Goss, MA, LPC Everyone is facing new challenges as we continue to live our lives from “home.” I have experienced working from home in my previous life …
COUNSELING: How to stay calm in difficult times
By Licensed Counselor, Donna Goss, MA, LPC No doubt we are living in times of crisis and uncertainty! Anxiety and stress levels can become extremely high as we hear more every …
COUNSELING: Senior Citizens Welcomed
By Licensed Counselor, Sr. Mary Jane Beatty, CDP, LMFT Did you know that your Mental Health is as important as your Physical Health? Client: I’m old. Therapist: When did that start? …
PARENT EDUCATION: The Anxious Child
By Licensed Counselor, Maria Kitay, MSEd, NCC, LPC Parenting can provide us with many blessings as well as challenges when our child is anxious. According to the CDC, 7.1% of …