The Importance of Silence
We often fail to appreciate the importance of silence in our lives. Like so many other things, we take it for granted. Silence can often […]
La Importancia del Silencio
Muchas veces no valoramos la importancia del silencio en nuestras vidas. Como muchas otras cosas, lo damos por sentado. Y es que el silencio con […]
WORLD CUP FEVER AND FANS EMOTIONAL HEALTH.
Many of us enjoy football (soccer) and anticipate this major event every four years. Most fans await the opportunity to watch their favorite teams and […]
From La Casita to the Super Bowl: A Puerto Rican Story
I write this piece from a dual perspective that I carry with me every day: as both a Puerto Rican and an American, and as […]
Happy Mommy, Happy Baby
Many women across the U.S. battle depression on a daily basis. Depressive and anxiety disorders affect 7.1% and 19.1%, respectively, of the US adult populations […]
STRANGER THINGS and TRAUMA
In my work with children and adolescents, I frequently inquire about their current interests and activities capturing their attention. Over the last ten years, I […]
SEASON’S GREETINGS or “Good Grief”
Many of us grew up watching the yearly Holiday TV special, “A Charlie Brown Christmas” (Charles M. Schulz 1965) which has become a tradition, and […]
Navigating Middle School: A Guide to Handling Challenges and Embracing Growth
Hello, my name is Sofia. As a sixth grader, I know that stepping into middle school can be a big adjustment. There are new challenges, […]
Hikikomori: The Silent Epidemic of Social Withdrawal
I recently came across the Japanese term Hikikomori, which means withdrawal and specifically refers to an extreme avoidance of social contact. This phenomenon was brought […]
Tranquility Within: Intersection of Stress, Well-being and Meditation
Understanding our body’s response to life’s stressors is crucial. Whether these stressors originate from work, home, or personal circumstances, they can leave us feeling overwhelmed, […]