Article by: Callie Albaugh, MA, LAMFT, Michael Borowiak, MSW, LICSW, & Mathew Meyers, MA. LMFT Racism in America. It shakes us white Americans, it confuses some – “But I’m a good person. I care for others. I try not to judge. How could I be racist?” Looking inward can be difficult; it can highlight areas […]
Unwanted & Unexpected Losses – COVID19 & Graduating Seniors
By Callie Albaugh, MA, LAMFT The ‘end of school year’ celebration is one that we all can relate to. Your senior prom, high school or college graduation, finishing your final sports season with your team, or the breath of relief after completing weeks-worth of final exams. These moments in our adolescence were integral to our identities. These moments symbolized […]
Happy THANKSgiving
The origins of our Thanksgiving holiday celebrate two cultures coming together to help and enrich each others lives. It could be argued that, for the Pilgrims, this was necessary for their survival! Native Americans had at their disposal significant networks of support that allowed them to survive and thrive. Our individualistic culture fuels the delusion […]
Finding Gratitude
As Thanksgiving approaches, we all begin to reflect on the many blessings in our lives. This year I am particularly grateful for all the grass I have had to mow in my life. This past summer, it seemed like I had to mow my lawn every other day just to keep up. Sometimes it was […]