June 29, 2018 / by Marilyn Viera / Disorders, For Individuals, For Parents, Health & Wellness, Health Resources, Recommended Readings
How to Help Loved Ones with Depression It is in moments like these, of losing celebrities and loved ones to suicide and depression, that we must come together to acknowledge those we have lost to completed suicide and continue to bring awareness to those in need of help. In addition, it appears that teen suicide […]
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Coping with Covid-19
March 27, 2020 / by Marilyn Viera / For Individuals, For Parents, For Relationships, For Students, Health & Wellness, Health Resources, Recommended Readings
What a strange and uncertain transition we are all going through right now! Some of us are not working, some are working from home, and most students are back at home full time with us. There’s a lot going on and the fear of the unknown is creating a lot of angst. Our routines are […]
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#BreakTheStigma
June 29, 2018 / by Marilyn Viera / Disorders, For Individuals, For Parents, Health & Wellness, Health Resources, Recommended Readings
How to Help Loved Ones with Depression It is in moments like these, of losing celebrities and loved ones to suicide and depression, that we must come together to acknowledge those we have lost to completed suicide and continue to bring awareness to those in need of help. In addition, it appears that teen suicide […]
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What You Didn’t Know That Happened Behind the Scenes of the Las Vegas Shooting Tragedy
February 7, 2018 / by Francesca Viera / For Individuals, For Parents, For Relationships, Health & Wellness, Health Resources
“Compassion Fatigue is a state experienced by those helping people in distress; it is an extreme state of tension and preoccupation with the suffering of those being helped to the degree that it can create a secondary traumatic stress for the helper.” Dr. Charles Figley Recently, I was assigned to work as a Crisis Counselor […]
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Finals can be a tough time to take care of yourself, especially if you’re always inside stu(dying)…
December 13, 2017 / by Marilyn Viera / For Individuals, For Parents, For Students, Health Resources
I know, even the sound of the word “finals” seems to send a burst of anxiety running through us. It’s expected that you will be stressed, but it’s important to remain healthy, and focus on your mental well-being, during this busy time. Here are some quick tips on how to manage your stress during finals: […]
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How To Stay Grounded When Tragedy Strikes
October 12, 2017 / by Marilyn Viera / For Individuals, For Parents, For Relationships, Health & Wellness, Health Resources
Shock. Horror. Disbelief. Confusion. Anger. Grief. Helplessness. We all have these responses when a tragedy strikes our country. The news is on 24/7 everywhere we go to keep us up to date. How much is too much? Does looking at your social media feed cause a reaction in you? Is what you saw on the […]
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Know Your Strengths: Area of Study Based on ‘Myers-Briggs’ Personality Type
September 30, 2016 / by Marilyn Viera / For Individuals, For Parents, Health & Wellness, Health Resources
As fall begins, freshman head up to colleges and seniors declare their possible majors. Knowing your strengths can help to generate ideas on what to be when you grow up or refresh your second career. With so many possibilities, it can help to clear the confusion by talking to a therapist. I can help be […]
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A Hard Adjustment For Parents: Empty-Nesters Share Advice For Parents Of College Freshmen
September 23, 2016 / by Marilyn Viera / For Parents, Health Resources
This is a hard adjustment for parents to go through. All while trying to figure out the dance of how to have an adult child-parent relationship. In time, you will hopefully be able to enjoy your new identity, interests, and lifestyle. You don’t need to figure this out alone. I can help. #emptynester “Write a […]
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Look For Signs That Your Teen is Stressed Out
April 2, 2016 / by Marilyn Viera / For Parents
When your child is stressed, you and your whole family are affected. It’s hard to see them struggle in school or with peers socially. If your child refuses to go to school and has such dread on Sunday nights it’s time to do something about this. This is treatable and your child can have the coping tools he […]
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The Dangers of Perfectionism
April 2, 2016 / by Marilyn Viera / Company News, Disorders, For Individuals, For Parents, For Relationships, Health & Wellness, Health Resources, Recommended Readings, Videos & Media
As I begin writing in my new journal, I am excessively cautious that my entry on the first page has to be just right. It takes me some time to make the commitment to start. I remember experiencing this when I wanted to begin my scrapbook project on my wedding photos. I bought the album, […]
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