By Jane Persaud, MS Embarking on my pre-doctoral internship experience at Center for Anxiety was both nerve-racking and exciting. Coming from a PhD program that specialized in treating children and adolescents, I experienced some anxiety about having a caseload of...
By J.P Consiglio, LMHC You would assume that when one is wished a "Happy Holidays," it would be met withexcitement, cheer and maybe even a childlike anticipation. This season is commonly perceivedto be one for individuals to look forward to spending time with their...
By Abigail Cooper, PhD Coined by John Maxwell in 2002, the saying “teamwork makes the dreamwork,” is just as apt today as it was 20 years ago (sorry to any Millennials who now feel old) and it is just as relevant in the context of mental health care. Teamwork is...
By Brad Ahern, MA The first thing that I will say is that the year flew by. I can remember my first day feeling overwhelmed with my own worries about performing well and needing to learn as quickly as I could. Thinking back, I am not sure that was necessary. From day...
“Let’s go around the room and share our highs and lows from the past week,” my friend stated at last week’s Friday night Shabbat dinner. I was at the end of the table; therefore, my turn was last. When the time arrived for me to answer, my friend with a smirk on his...
by Alex Campos, Patient Care Manager When was the last time you felt truly heard? Truly seen? Can you recall the situation? Likely, it was during a conversation with someone close to you who was able to validate your experience and verbalize their understanding of it....
