Guest post by Creative Benefits, Inc. Part 1: How to Care for Yourself as a Caregiver We understand that there’s a lot to be stressed and anxious about lately.

Written by Tiiu Lutter, Director of Development and Family Therapist We’re spending a lot of time with our children, for many parents, more than normal. It can be exhausting

By Brianna Matey, Vice President of Clinical Services This week, Governor Wolf expanded the mask wearing order in Pennsylvania to make mask wearing mandatory whenever you leave home for everyone

By Katherine Sloman, Family First Therapist You are probably familiar with the word mindfulness. It’s talked about a lot – and for good reason! The benefits of mindfulness are powerful.

By Ahmed Lamine Camara, Adult Services Program Caring for residents with mental health issues during the Corona pandemic is a daunting task and incredibly challenging. However, with the right plan

By Danielle Young, Outpatient Supervisor Have you ever heard of flight, fight, or freeze? During times of crisis, chaos, and traumatic experiences we enter “survival mode.” You might have heard

There has been so much social upheaval and pain over the last ten days. Against the backdrop of the coronavirus pandemic, the news has been full of images of the

By Brianna Matey, Vice President of Clinical Services Think about a time when you were forced to do something that you did not want to do, like having to get

By Katie Grilli, Family First Therapist Just over two months ago, we were told to stay in our homes and avoid contact with other people. We had to adapt ourselves

We can’t go to a physical virtual escape room, but we CAN do one online! Inspired by the Harry Potter escape room that was shared last week, our team

By Kaitlyn Hughes and Hal Greenblatt We’ve talked a bit about the importance of having structure and routine for yourself and your family, but it can be easier said

By Lauren Hallinan, PCIT Clinical Supervisor During this hectic time of extended isolation, people of all ages are experiencing feelings of loneliness and frustration. There are difficult changes in schedules

By Lisa Schneller, Director of ATOD Prevention, Delaware County Over the past several weeks, parents and children have been asked to live together under one roof, day in and day

By Erin Whittaker, MST Supervisor On April 1, 2020 Erin, or A1E if you will, was born. A1E woke up to the unexpected gift of 30 days of government- mandated

Written by Jennifer Toof, Outpatient Therapist It is a universal reality that we all want to be happy. Individuals may have different conceptions about what may make them happy based

By Dr. Catherine Gardner, PsyD, JD, Chief Psychologist Staying connected and engaging socially when physically different is a central part of our mental health. No matter your age, emotional connection

The spread of COVID-19 has increased the need and demand for virtual mental health services. Not too long ago, telehealth was obscure to the majority of therapists, an uncharted territory

By Kate Schleigh, School Based Therapist The closing of school for the remainder of the school year to protect public health has thrown parents into the role of full-time teacher.

By Cynthia Royds, Truancy Prevention Program Coordinator & Licensed Social Worker Take a second and think about a calming place. If you want to, close your eyes and picture it.

By Clifford Richmond, Outpatient Supervisor, and Tiiu Lutter, Director of Development and Family Therapist While we are spending more time together, it’s still very easy to disconnect. When you’

By Kaitlyn Hughes and Hal Greenblatt, Truancy Prevention Department Structure can be hard to achieve and more importantly maintain. One of the most important things to remember is consistency is