Creating Genuine Connections. Loneliness can have a significant impact on mental health. Studies have found that feeling lonely can lead to low self-esteem, anxiety, and depression. It’s important to recognize the effects of loneliness and take steps to connect with others and build supportive relationships. Loneliness can hinder our ability to forge meaningful connections, leaving...Read More

April is National Autism Awareness Month, with World Autism Awareness Day occurring on April 2nd. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability that affects an individual’s behavior and communication. Since autism is a developmental disorder, symptoms typically surface within the first few years of life. However, autism is a “spectrum disorder” because symptoms vary...Read More

Our daily lives are increasingly dependent on our phones in today’s digital age. They provide us with information, entertainment, and communication at our fingertips while keeping us connected to the world around us. While phones can be useful and convenient tools, they can also negatively impact our relationships. The Negative Impacts of Phones on Relationships...Read More

Claudia Schwenzer, LLMSW: Chronic diseases, such as cancer, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, stroke and heart disease challenge many families daily. According to the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP), six in ten adults in America have a chronic disease, and four in ten have two or more. Chances are each of us is...Read More

Having low self-esteem, anxiety, and depression can be a result of loneliness, according to research. Lonely people may have difficulty forming meaningful connections with others and are more likely to develop mental health problems. According to some studies, loneliness can harm mental health just as much as poverty or physical illness. Furthermore, loneliness can lead...Read More

It takes effort to keep romance and excitement alive in even the best relationships. Otherwise, you may feel more like roommates than romantic partners. When that happens, sex and intimacy die down, the excitement fades, and people often feel that something is missing in their relationship, despite loving them. Having a comfortable relationship with your...Read More

According to research, staying in an unhappy relationship can negatively impact your happiness, life satisfaction, self-esteem, and overall health. Unfortunately, too many people remain in unhealthy and even toxic relationships. It is possible that you are reading this post and feel so worn down that you aren’t even aware of whether your relationship is toxic....Read More

It’s a time for family and cheer, but keeping the house clean, cooking, and wrapping presents can be overwhelming. In a time meant for happiness, these factors can cause stress and depression. You can minimize holiday stress with some important, practical tips. You may even enjoy the holidays more than you thought. During the endless...Read More

Dec 3 – International Day of Persons with Disabilities On December 3, we recognize the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Yet, so many disabilities are those that are unseen – invisible. Disabilities that are invisible can be defined in many different ways, but in simple terms, they are physical, mental, or neurological conditions that...Read More

The ability to deal with conflict in relationships is crucial for interpersonal health, and every relationship will experience conflict at some point. Many people have trouble dealing with conflict when they have to contend with someone who’s always right. Understanding how to handle these kinds of interactions can be a huge stress reliever for interpersonal...Read More