On May 29th, the Samaritan Center hosted our annual Sparkles of Hope Gala, a night filled with celebration, community, and commitment to making mental health…
Read MoreIn an era of unprecedented globalization, digitalization, and technological innovation, combined with the evolving journey of adolescence, teenagers face novel challenges growing up. The mental…
Read MoreCounselors often help clients identify their personal values in therapy, whether it's to aid them in decision-making, help them develop interpersonal communication skills, or guide…
Read MoreWe have a family joke that “all roads lead home,” which is intended to relieve anxiety about being lost when we are traveling. I also…
Read MoreAs an interning therapist studying at Kutztown University, I receive specialized training in addictions and co-occurring disorders. Because of this, I view the mental health…
Read MoreRecently, following a discussion regarding changes needing to be made and feeling slightly overwhelmed by the responsibilities we faced, a colleague said, “We have to…
Read MoreIn the U.S., most people tend to think of growth and progress as a straight line. One begins with a goal, sets and implements some…
Read MoreThe student who is worried about their next meal, the child who must care for younger siblings in the absence of a parental figure, or…
Read MoreWhy is it that our minds are overwhelmed by the growing to-do list, endless obligations, and the pressure to have a “perfect” holiday?
Jane has been through many changes in her life. She’s had numerous doctor appointments, countless falls, and she’s seen several important relationships come and go over the years. Did I mention Jane is my 2 ½ year old granddaughter?
More recently, though, grief specialists have begun to say that grief does not follow predictable stages. And that “closure,” as we call it, may not be possible or even desirable.
We live in an era characterized by uncertainty, fear, and increasing isolation in the face of change. Human history is rife with examples of reactivity toward change at both the individual and the collective levels.
