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
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
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...
Elizabeth Junker, LMSW
- Feb 2
Cohesive Co-Parenting: How to Make it Work
Divorce: something most newly married couples never dream could happen to them. The happiness, giddiness, and warm fuzzy feelings they...
Pamela Newman, LCSW-C
- Jan 20
Be Kind to You in 2022
Let’s face it, the past two years have been challenging for all of us. With Omicron surging, the sense of relief and glimmer of hope many...
Lee Lovett III, LMSW & Pamela Newman, LCSW-C
- Dec 2, 2021
Staying Calm, Cool and Connected this Holiday Season
With the Holidays rapidly approaching, there are a mix of feelings. While we are often excited and joyful, we can also be stressed and a...
Pamela Newman, LCSW-C
- Nov 3, 2021
My Child/Spouse/Partner is in Therapy, Do I Need to be in Therapy, too?
Throughout my years in practice, I have frequently been asked this question. Many family members believe that once the person who is...
Lee Lovett III, LMSW & Pamela Newman, LCSW-C
- Oct 6, 2021
Managing the Ghosts of your Past
How often do you find yourself thinking about a regret you have or a mistake that you made? Are you able to look back at your past and...
Pamela Newman, LCSW-C
- Sep 1, 2021
How do I “School” Again?
It’s been a strange year and a half for all of us, but especially for kids. As kids start going back to school in person, many are...
Pamela Newman, LCSW-C
- Aug 3, 2021
Parenting: An Exercise in Sitting with Discomfort
Instead of removing all struggles, we can figure out ways to help our children feel confident that when a challenge arises.
Pamela Newman, LCSW-C
- Jul 5, 2021
How do I "People" Again?
Change is hard. It’s something we all know but often forget. With everyone reintegrating into the world big emotions are bound to come up.
Lee Lovett III, LMSW & Pamela Newman, LCSW-C
- Jun 2, 2021
There’s Always Room to Grow…
Children and adolescents sometimes have great difficulty in moving from a “fixed” mindset to that of “growth”.
Pamela Newman, LCSW-C
- May 4, 2021
I Graduated College… Now What?
Remember: you don’t need to decide what you want to do for the next 30+ years TODAY.
Pamela Newman, LCSW-C
- Apr 5, 2021
Take Action In April
“Zoom fatigue” still comes and it can linger. Our boundaries between digital and personal lives become more and more blurred.
Pamela Newman, LCSW-C
- Mar 2, 2021
March Madness
Happy Pandem-a-versary everyone! When I worked at a High School for several years, March Madness had a completely different meaning.
Pamela Newman, LCSW-C
- Feb 3, 2021
Feeling Disconnected from others? Take Time to Identify What You Need in Relationships First.
We often get caught up in negative emotions and strong feelings, which can then lead to disagreements and miscommunications with others.
Lee Lovett III, LMSW & Pamela Newman, LCSW-C
- Jan 12, 2021
How To Make a SMART Goal in 2021
2020 was an interesting year to say the least. It’s helpful to review the year and look at your successes. What lessons can be learned?
Pamela Newman, LCSW-C
- Dec 10, 2020
Home for The Holidays
It’s important for us to be even more aware of how our mood is being impacted and prioritize things that can help us cope more effectively.
Pamela Newman, LCSW-C
- Nov 10, 2020
Virtual Learning: Parent vs. Homeschool Teacher – Establishing Your Role
Try to go easy on yourself: remember, this is a learning process for all of us and we are still acclimating to all of these changes.
