Julia Salerno
Unlocking Your Potential: Discover DBT Group ...

Have you ever wondered if Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) could be the key to unlocking a more balanced and resilient you? If the curiosity about DBT groups has been lingering in your mind, you're not alone. In this blog post, we discuss the power of DBT and its impact on emotional regulation, interpersonal skills, and overall well-being. Click here to delve into the core principles of DBT, unravel the structure of DBT skills groups, and uncover the multitude of benefits that await participants on their path to emotional wellness.

Unlocking Your Potential: Discover DBT Group Therapy in Philadelphia!
Anger Management, Anxiety Disorder, Counseling Tips, Couples Counseling, Group Therapy, Self Care
Julia Salerno
Discovering Hope and Healing: 8 Benefits of ...

Feeling isolated in your infertility journey? Many in Philadelphia share your struggle and understand your emotions deeply. In this blog, we'll delve into the powerful benefits of joining an infertility support group. Whether you're starting treatments or have been on this path for a while, embracing a supportive community can bring hope, healing, and understanding to your journey.

Discovering Hope and Healing: 8 Benefits of Joining a Infertility Support Group
Body Image Therapy, Counseling Tips, Eating Disorder Therapy, Online Therapy
Julia Salerno
Embracing Sweet Liberation: How Candy Salad is ...

Discover how Candy Salad is breaking down societal expectations and beliefs about 'healthy' eating! Click here to learn more about how Candy Salad encourages us to tap into sweetness and indulge without feeling guilt.

Embracing Sweet Liberation: How Candy Salad is Breaking Boundaries with Food Rules
Anxiety Disorder, Counseling Tips, Mindfulness, Online Therapy, Social Anxiety, Trauma Therapy
Julia Salerno
How to Stop Feeling Anxious For No Reason! Plus ...

Living in Philadelphia can be vibrant and exciting, but it can also come with its share of stressors that contribute to anxiety. From bustling city life to work pressures and personal challenges, it's essential to have effective coping strategies in place. In this blog post, we'll delve into practical tips and techniques specifically tailored to help individuals in Philadelphia manage their anxiety and improve their mental well-being.

How to Stop Feeling Anxious For No Reason! Plus 11 Anxiety Tips You Can Use Right Now
Counseling Tips, parenting tips, PTSD therapy, Trauma Therapy
Julia Salerno
A Mental Health Guide for Couples Facing ...

Discover valuable insights and support for navigating infertility challenges with this blog post. As a mental health guide specializing in infertility, Karen offers compassionate guidance on acknowledging emotions, creating meaningful traditions, setting boundaries, and practicing self-compassion. Her blog is a resource for couples seeking resilience, hope, and connection on their journey to parenthood.

A Mental Health Guide for Couples Facing Fertility Challenges

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Checking In, Turning the Page into 2022 by Heather Nicholson, MS, LPC

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Checking In, Turning the Page into 2022 by Heather Nicholson, MS, LPC

There can be a subtle pressure to experience joy through the holidays which unfolds straight into hope and action for the new year, without much room to acknowledge other important feelings which may have been stirred in the previous weeks, months, and year. Feelings like confusion, anger, frustration, pain, dread, fatigue, and fear are also part of our emotional tapestry. And, turning the page into 2022 has brought with it the added stress and uncertainties of a third year in a global pandemic.

Boundaries for Self-Respect and Self-Care

Boundaries for Self-Respect and Self-Care

Does alcoholism or drug addiction run in your family? Are you married to someone or co-parenting with someone who struggles with drugs, alcohol, eating disorders, mental health issues or other things that affect your relationship with them? Are there times where you’re feeling angry and hurt because your loved one calls you drunk or abuses you during a mental health episode? Read here on ways to handle boundaries with family or loved ones with mental health issues.

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The Importance of Mental Health During COVID-19 Quarantine

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The Importance of Mental Health During COVID-19 Quarantine

Today marks one month since the beginning of COVID-19 quarantine lockdown and it’s been longer for some. While some people are feeling gratitude and connection with their loved ones, many are feeling anxiety, depression, trauma symptoms, PTSD symptoms, isolation, grief and loneliness. So, what do we do with the pain? The anxiety? The trauma memories if we’re not supposed to avoid them?

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IF COVID-19 is Impacting Your Eating Disorder Recovery, You Are Not Alone

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IF COVID-19 is Impacting Your Eating Disorder Recovery, You Are Not Alone

With routine being thrown out the window and heightened levels of anxiety around a pandemic that feels completely out of our control, many people are turning to their go-to coping mechanisms to manage this stressful time. If you or your loved one has a history of disordered eating, here is why this time may be particularly difficult and what you can do to support recovery.

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Self-Quarantine Has Taught Me the Importance of Self Care by Julie Salerno

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Self-Quarantine Has Taught Me the Importance of Self Care by Julie Salerno

Putting off self- care? Julia Salerno, one of our graduate level therapists, opens up about her journey to accepting her need for self-care..

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Telehealth - Therapy During COVID-19 Quarantine by Julia Salerno, Villanova Graduate Student

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Telehealth - Therapy During COVID-19 Quarantine by Julia Salerno, Villanova Graduate Student

You might be thinking in yourself, “ok, so my therapy sessions have been canceled, what do I do now?” Or maybe you were thinking of beginning therapy, but due to the current circumstances you feel that you have to, yet again, place your mental health on the back burner. Well, technically that is not the case, you can in fact continue your mental health care or begin your journey via telehealth!

Practicing Mindfulness in the Midst of a Global Pandemic By: Amanda Kurpit, MSW, LSW

Practicing Mindfulness in the Midst of a Global Pandemic By: Amanda Kurpit, MSW, LSW

During a crisis our bodies go into fight or flight mode (stock up on as much toilet paper as possible!) and we may experience emotions such as anxiety and fear. Yes, the COVID-19 crisis is scary and unknown. Yes, social distancing is a necessity and we must isolate ourselves from almost every part of our lives. Not fun. Now what? How do we get though the present moment while making it tolerable? How do we accept what is without resisting what is?