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Boost Your Life with Mental Health Awareness
Mental well-being is a vital part of our overall health. It influences how we think, feel, and act every day. When we nurture our mental health, we improve our ability to handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. Yet, many of us overlook this essential aspect of life. Today, I want to share some thoughtful insights and practical steps to help us all enhance our mental well-being. Together, we can create a more balanced and fulfilling life. Understanding Mental Well-B
Oct 134 min read


Navigating Uncertainty: Strategies for Managing Anxiety
Understanding Anxiety Anxiety can manifest in various ways. It may present physical symptoms like increased heart rate, sweating, and restlessness. Emotional symptoms can include worry, fear, and irritability. Recognizing that anxiety is a natural response to uncertainty is the first step in managing it. Practical Strategies for Managing Anxiety 1. Grounding Techniques Grounding techniques can help bring your focus back to the present moment. Here are a few methods: 5-4-3-2-1
Aug 283 min read


Navigating the ADHD Landscape
Living with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) presents unique challenges for individuals, impacting various aspects of...
Jan 29, 20242 min read


Unmasking Anxiety in Adolescence: A Guide for Parents
The teenage years are a time of transformation, filled with both exhilarating highs and challenging lows. While mood swings and...
Oct 5, 20233 min read


Healing Trauma with EMDR: A Closer Look at Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
Life is filled with both joyful moments and challenging experiences. For some, those challenges can leave lasting emotional scars that...
Oct 2, 20233 min read


Embracing Change through Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Life is a journey filled with both joyous moments and challenging hurdles. At times, our struggles and discomforts can leave us feeling...
Sep 20, 20232 min read


It's Not Easy, But It's Worth It!
Thoughts and Emotions are here to stay Last month, we explored some of the negative consequences we face when implementing strategies to...
Feb 24, 20234 min read


Setting the Record Straight: What is Trauma from a Mental Health Perspective?
Author: Jenn Lodico Ward The word trauma is floating around various settings, creating misconceptions, including how we interpret our own...
Jan 30, 20232 min read


Embrace the Experience
How to live your life with uncomfortable emotions and experiences Written by Reuven Rosen, LMSW Uh oh! Here comes the uncomfortable...
Jan 17, 20233 min read


Moving Past Blame In Couples Therapy
Written by Reuven Rosen, LMSW Often, when couples come to me, they tell me that they hope to solve their marital discord by learning ...
Mar 24, 20222 min read


Warm Welcome to Jenn!
The Calming Mind is excited to introduce you to our newest team member, Jenn Lodico Ward! Jenn comes to The Calming Mind with a wealth of...
Feb 14, 20222 min read


Movember
Once again, Nate Luongo, LCSW-C is participating in Movember to help raise awareness to the unique mental health needs of men. Movember...
Nov 4, 20211 min read


Introducing Reuven!
I’d like to welcome Reuven Rosen to The Calming Mind team! Reuven is a warm and inviting therapist who brings a wealth of knowledge and...
Nov 3, 20211 min read


Why "The Calming Mind"?
Setting the tone for therapy with a grounding name. I’ll be honest, The Calming Mind is an atypical therapy practice name, so I feel the...
Oct 14, 20212 min read


ALERT — Men's Mental Health
Using a simple acronym, learn how the word "alert" can help save a life. Men’s mental health is an issue that needs more of a spotlight....
Jun 28, 20212 min read
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