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In the fast-paced world of busy professionals, it’s easy to neglect self-care and prioritize work over personal well-being. However, maintaining a healthy work-life balance is essential for long-term success and overall happiness. Discover practical self-care tips and strategies that busy professionals can incorporate into their daily routines to prioritize well-being and improve overall quality of…
Read MoreMethods to Create a Negative Peer-Pressure-Free School Environment
While teachers and staff can’t control the creation and distribution of negative peer pressure in a school, they can employ methods that mitigate its effects. You can achieve a less stressful and positive school environment by focusing on positive peer influences, establishing safe places, and encouraging open communication between staff and students. Here is a…
Read MoreHow Family Therapy Helps You Overcome Challenges
Family therapy has emerged as a transformative approach to resolving conflicts, improving communication, and strengthening familial bonds. Understanding that obstacles within a home setting are intertwined and necessitate a comprehensive strategy, family counseling provides an exclusive avenue for families to maneuver and conquer the trials they encounter. In our modern, rapidly evolving, and intricate society,…
Read MoreA Recap of Wellspring’s SBCS Program in the Past School Year
By: Lauren Balkan, Deputy Director – School-Based Clinical Services Since 2006, Wellspring has been delivering school-based clinical services (SBCS) in Middlesex County. The flagship program, Pathways School-Based Youth Services Program, established at Carteret High School, is funded by a grant from the NJ Department of Children and Services. Additional programs have been implemented at Carteret…
Read MoreWellspring’s Successful Expansion of Mental Health Services in South Plainfield Middle School
By: Jordan Indyk, Clinician for School Based Clinical Services In 2021 the World Health Organization estimated that about 4% of adolescents aged 10-14 struggle with an anxiety disorder and about 1.5% with depression. Over the past couple of years and with the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, struggles with mental health have been on…
Read MoreHealth and Wellness Resources for You and Your Family: A Comprehensive Guide
Discover a comprehensive guide to mental health and wellness resources for you and your family. Find support, guidance, and tools to thrive.
Read MoreStrategies for Promoting Healthy Aging Among Seniors
Discover effective strategies to promote healthy aging among seniors, including proper nutrition, exercise, social engagement, and more.
Read MoreHow to Help Your Child Handle Peer Pressure
Here are some conscious ways you can help your child develop strength against peer pressure, from not overreacting to modeling saying “no.”
Read MoreYour Guide to Safety for Your Teenage Children
You might assume your child is safer at home, but freedom from school and other responsibilities can lead to increased peer pressure and experimentation.
Read MoreTrauma-Informed Care and Resilience Building: Strategies for Healing
Discover effective trauma-informed care strategies for healing. Create safe environments, build trust, and empower individuals impacted by trauma.
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