Dear Everyone, We are all horrified, saddened and angry about the racial injustices going on in our country right now. Our hearts go out to the families of George Floyd and the many, many other victims of police brutality and other racial injustices over the recent years, decades and centuries. These concerns and worries are […]
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By Katherine Lambert, MS, CNS, LDN Thinking about how it will be when social distancing restrictions are lifted can be concerning. There are still many unknowns about the nature of this virus and the risks we face. There are weeks to go before we can get back to “normal” and it is a great time
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While most parents have worked from home with their kids for the occasional sick day or weather-related school closure, the prospect of doing so for weeks on end amid long-term school closures is especially daunting. The coronavirus pandemic has forced schools to close across the country, and many employees are already working from home. With
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By Orna Amrani, M Ac, LAc. In 5 Elements Chinese medicine, the winter corresponds with the WATER element. The water element is very powerful! The water element is the power generator of the body and corresponds with courage and willpower, when in balance. If water is out of balance, fears may show up, which can
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By Abbi Lichtenstein, NBC-HWC, MA Certified Health and Wellness Coach Because of our hectic schedules, many of us eat while working, on the go, or doing other tasks. While watching tv, we may start out with a bag of chips/candy/popcorn, and because we are distracted, we don’t realize that we ate it all. When we
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Your task is not to seek for love, but merely to seek and find all the barriers within yourself that you have built against it.” – Rumi This is a wonderful quote to think about when you are in a relationship or seeking one. Often, in my work with couples, I have found that the
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Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) is a cognitive-behavioral therapy (treatment that focuses on thoughts and feelings) for Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, and related conditions. PTSD can develop when an individual experiences a traumatic event such as physical and sexual abuse or assault, accidents, threats, military combat, or being a witness to violence or death. CPT
By Orna Amrani, L.Ac. In the fall, trees let go of their leaves and teach us the importance of “letting go.” In 5 elements acupuncture, the fall corresponds with the METAL element. The Metal element is about “letting go”; Letting go of whatever doesn’t serve us anymore. “Letting go” can mean on a physical level,
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By Elana Benatar, LCSW-C You may be wondering what is play therapy and whether your child would benefit. If so, this blog piece by our associate, Elana Benatar, LCSW-C, might help you decide! What kinds of kids would benefit from play therapy? Play therapy is generally the preferred modality of therapy for kids aged 3-11
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