I Don’t Wanna go to School!
As the new school year approaches, parents everywhere are bracing for the familiar refrain…. “I don’t wanna go to school! Do I have to?...
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SUPPORT & THERAPY BLOG
Anxiety is Only Trying to Help
(Spoiler alert: Inside Out 2) “I wish I could just stop worrying!” is a common statement from older teen and adult clients. Once clients...
Pamela Newman, LCSW-C
- Jun 13
The Cure for the Summertime Blues is Therapy!
Since my daughter was 3, she would burst into tears seemingly out of nowhere the week before school ended. This always happens right...
Pamela Newman, LCSW-C
- May 22
Negative Emotions Aren’t All That Bad
In my years as a clinician, not one client has come into my office and said “I want to feel worse, can you help me with that?” Of course,...
Pamela Newman, LCSW-C
- Apr 12
Are You Keeping Secrets from Your Therapist?
Throughout my career, I’ve heard “I’ve never told anyone this before” multiple times. It’s an honor to be trusted with this information...
Pamela Newman, LCSW-C
- Mar 19
Future Planning: An Act of Love
In my 20s, I attended eight funerals in seven years, experiencing the loss of an aunt, a great-aunt, an uncle, family friends, my...
Pamela Newman, LCSW-C
- Feb 20
Sunscreen in the Bottle Doesn’t Keep You from Getting Burned…
There was a spoken word song that came out in 1997 titled “Everybody’s Free to Wear Sunscreen” by Baz Luhrmann, based on a graduation...
Pamela Newman, LCSW-C
- Jan 19
Resolving to Maintain your New Year's Resolutions
Last week, I heard on the radio that it was “National Quitters Day” and the DJ presented the fact that most people quit their New Year's...
Breaking Free from Negative Thought Patterns: Your Guide to Mental Well-Being
Negative thought patterns can be likened to a relentless deluge of clouds that obscure the clear blue skies of our mental well-being....
Pamela Newman, LCSW-C
- Nov 8, 2023
The Practice of Perspective-Taking
Imagine this scenario: you are having dinner with your family and your partner or child is upset about something that happened during the...
How to Survive Being a Middle School Girl: Parent Edition
Ah, the days of middle school—can you recall? For some, it may feel like it was just yesterday, navigating the hallways and classrooms,...
Pamela Newman, LCSW-C
- Sep 19, 2023
Do I Really Need Therapy?
If you use social media, you have probably come across numerous memes and reels discussing mental health and therapy. The media has been...
Pamela Newman, LCSW-C
- Aug 18, 2023
What is my Child Actually Doing in Therapy?
During initial consultations, many parents have expressed concerns about their previous experiences with therapists for their children....
Pamela Newman, LCSW-C
- Jul 19, 2023
Easier Said Than Done
Imagine this scenario: A friend or family member seeks your advice for their problem. As they tell you their dilemma, you immediately...
Pamela Newman, LCSW-C
- Jun 13, 2023
Avoiding Summer Bummers
Summer is a time of excitement, relaxation, and sunshine for most people. There is a break from school and the workload tends to lighten....
Pamela Newman, LCSW-C
- May 18, 2023
How Do I Choose a Therapist for My Child?
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and thankfully, many people have become much more educated about Mental Health issues. There is less...
Pamela Newman, LCSW-C
- Apr 3, 2023
Bringing Back Old Habits
Creating a self-care plan can be as easy as re-implementing positive habits from the past.
Pamela R. Newman, LCSW-C
- Aug 5, 2022
I'm in a Good Mood... I Don't Want to Go to Therapy Today
Picture this: you wake up in the morning and think, “Hey, I’m in a good mood today! I don’t need my therapy appointment!” Then you...
Pamela Newman, LCSW-C
- May 7, 2022
Your Therapist Wants Your Feedback, Too
Congratulations! You’ve started going to therapy. For those of you who are just attempting the therapy process for the first time, it can...
Elissa Israel, LCSW-C
- Apr 10, 2022
Get to Know Your Nervous System: Based on Polyvagal Theory
Most of us spend very little time considering how our nervous system works. It is always functioning behind the scenes, and it isn’t...
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