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When the Holidays Don’t Feel Like the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

Dena Lampert

When the Holidays Don’t Feel Like the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

The holiday season is often portrayed as a magical time filled with joy, love, and togetherness. But for many, it can be anything but...

Shedding Light on Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): Coping with Winter Blues in 2024

Dena Lampert

Shedding Light on Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): Coping with Winter Blues in 2024

As the winter months approach, many people notice a shift in their mood and energy. If you’re one of them, you’re not alone. Seasonal...

How to Build Positive Friendships as a Parent: Supporting Your Child’s Social Skills

Dena Lampert

How to Build Positive Friendships as a Parent: Supporting Your Child’s Social Skills

As parents, we all want our children to build strong, positive friendships that will support their well-being and growth. In last month’s...

Building Positive Friendships as an Adult: Navigating the Challenges and Embracing Connection

Dena Lampert

Building Positive Friendships as an Adult: Navigating the Challenges and Embracing Connection

In childhood, friendships often form naturally in school playgrounds, through shared classes, or during extracurricular activities. As...

How to Prepare for a Smooth Transition to the School Year: Easing the Anxiety for Kids and Parents

Dena Lampert

How to Prepare for a Smooth Transition to the School Year: Easing the Anxiety for Kids and Parents

As summer begins to wind down, the excitement and anxiety surrounding the new school year start to build. Both kids and parents often...

Why Does It Seem That Our Troubles Disappear in the Summer?

Dena Lampert

Why Does It Seem That Our Troubles Disappear in the Summer?

When that time of year arrives when the days are long, the evenings are still light, and the temperature rises, it often feels like our...

Dena Lampert

The Rise of PTSD in College Students

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition triggered by experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. It is...

Exploring Mindfulness: A Path to Stress Management

Dena Lampert

Exploring Mindfulness: A Path to Stress Management

In the hustle and bustle of modern life, stress seems almost like an inevitable companion. From deadlines at work to personal...

Empowering Teens: Strategies to Manage Academic Pressure and Why Competitive Schools Might Not Be That Important

Dena Lampert

Empowering Teens: Strategies to Manage Academic Pressure and Why Competitive Schools Might Not Be That Important

In the fast-paced world of academics, teens often find themselves grappling with overwhelming stress and pressure. From juggling multiple...

Learning Independence: Common Mistakes Parents Make with Teens

Dena Lampert

Learning Independence: Common Mistakes Parents Make with Teens

As parents, we all want what's best for our teenagers. We strive to equip them with the skills and confidence they need to navigate the...

Shedding Light on Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): Coping with Winter Blues

Dena Lampert

Shedding Light on Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): Coping with Winter Blues

Throughout the past couple of winter months we’ve noticed many people finding themselves grappling with shifts in mood and energy. While...

Nurturing Mental Well-Being: The Crucial Role of Partial Credit in Achieving Long-Term Goals

Dena Lampert

Nurturing Mental Well-Being: The Crucial Role of Partial Credit in Achieving Long-Term Goals

Setting intentions and long-term goals is an achievement in itself, but it often comes with its fair share of challenges. In the pursuit...

My Best Ideas Come to Me When I'm Riding My Peloton

Dena Lampert

My Best Ideas Come to Me When I'm Riding My Peloton

In the fast-paced modern world, our minds are often cluttered with the demands of work, relationships, and an ever-expanding to-do list....

Overcoming Self-Doubt: Transforming Negative Thoughts into Empowering Beliefs

Dena Lampert

Overcoming Self-Doubt: Transforming Negative Thoughts into Empowering Beliefs

Self-doubt is powerful and it can hinder personal growth, success, and overall happiness. It manifests in various ways, impacting our...

Dena Lampert

Is Ozempic the new Oxycontin?

In the mid-90s I was a young social worker who was relatively new to the field and working in an outpatient substance abuse treatment...

Do You Think in Color? Or Black and White?

Dena Lampert

Do You Think in Color? Or Black and White?

Life is rarely black and white, yet our minds often gravitate towards all-or-nothing thinking, a cognitive distortion that oversimplifies...

Dena Lampert

Navigating Success Beyond Straight A’s

As parents, we often strive to provide the best opportunities for our children, including a high-quality education. One common...

How To Balance Implementing Consequences and Tolerating Bad Behavior

Dena Lampert

How To Balance Implementing Consequences and Tolerating Bad Behavior

Parenting is a journey filled with joys and challenges, and one of the most critical aspects is finding the right balance between...

Navigating Tough Conversations With Children

Dena Lampert

Navigating Tough Conversations With Children

As parents, we are faced with countless challenges, but few are as daunting as discussing difficult topics with our children. The thought...

When Daily Structure Becomes Overscheduling

Dena Lampert

When Daily Structure Becomes Overscheduling

In our fast-paced society, it has become increasingly common for parents to schedule numerous activities for their children. Sports...