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Why Does It Seem That Our Troubles Disappear in the Summer?
When that time of year arrives when the days are long, the evenings are still light, and the temperature rises, it often feels like our...

Dena Lampert


The Rise of PTSD in College Students
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition triggered by experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. It is...

Dena Lampert


Exploring Mindfulness: A Path to Stress Management
In the hustle and bustle of modern life, stress seems almost like an inevitable companion. From deadlines at work to personal...

Dena Lampert


Empowering Teens: Strategies to Manage Academic Pressure and Why Competitive Schools Might Not Be That Important
In the fast-paced world of academics, teens often find themselves grappling with overwhelming stress and pressure. From juggling multiple...

Dena Lampert


Learning Independence: Common Mistakes Parents Make with Teens
As parents, we all want what's best for our teenagers. We strive to equip them with the skills and confidence they need to navigate the...

Dena Lampert


Shedding Light on Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): Coping with Winter Blues
Throughout the past couple of winter months we’ve noticed many people finding themselves grappling with shifts in mood and energy. While...

Dena Lampert


Nurturing Mental Well-Being: The Crucial Role of Partial Credit in Achieving Long-Term Goals
Setting intentions and long-term goals is an achievement in itself, but it often comes with its fair share of challenges. In the pursuit...

Dena Lampert


My Best Ideas Come to Me When I'm Riding My Peloton
In the fast-paced modern world, our minds are often cluttered with the demands of work, relationships, and an ever-expanding to-do list....

Dena Lampert


Overcoming Self-Doubt: Transforming Negative Thoughts into Empowering Beliefs
Self-doubt is powerful and it can hinder personal growth, success, and overall happiness. It manifests in various ways, impacting our...

Dena Lampert


Is Ozempic the new Oxycontin?
In the mid-90s I was a young social worker who was relatively new to the field and working in an outpatient substance abuse treatment...

Dena Lampert


Do You Think in Color? Or Black and White?
Life is rarely black and white, yet our minds often gravitate towards all-or-nothing thinking, a cognitive distortion that oversimplifies...

Dena Lampert


Navigating Success Beyond Straight A’s
As parents, we often strive to provide the best opportunities for our children, including a high-quality education. One common...

Dena Lampert


How To Balance Implementing Consequences and Tolerating Bad Behavior
Parenting is a journey filled with joys and challenges, and one of the most critical aspects is finding the right balance between...

Dena Lampert


Navigating Tough Conversations With Children
As parents, we are faced with countless challenges, but few are as daunting as discussing difficult topics with our children. The thought...

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When Daily Structure Becomes Overscheduling
In our fast-paced society, it has become increasingly common for parents to schedule numerous activities for their children. Sports...

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Here's One Of 389,000,000 Opinions On Parenting
As a parent, it's no secret that our top priority is raising our children to be happy, healthy, and successful. But with so much...

Dena Lampert


The Power of a Positive Work Ethic
Most of us spend upwards of 8 hours a day doing some kind of work. And while it’s essential in the world we live in, it’s hard - that’s...

Dena Lampert


How Physical Fitness Affects Mental Health
In last month’s blog post, we shared our perspective on what emotional fitness is, how we can work on it, and the similarities between...

Dena Lampert


Defining Your Emotional Fitness
If you know me you know that I’m a loyal Peloton rider. I ride as often as I can, not because I’m training for a triathlon or looking to...

Dena Lampert


Our Emotional Survival Of The Tripledemic
The tripledemic. You’ve heard about it on the news, on social media, and conversation with friends and family, but what is it? The...

Dena Lampert
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