Navigating the Mental Health Impact of the NJ Rt 80 Sinkhole: Coping Strategies for Commuters
As a mental health professional based in Morris County, NJ, I have witnessed firsthand how the prolonged traffic issues on Route 80 are affecting the well-being of commuters. Many of my patients and community members are experiencing heightened stress, anxiety, and...
Miscarriage and Stillbirth: Coping with Unbelievable Loss on Mother’s Day
A Counselor’s Experience The only time I ever cried with a client in over twenty years as a counselor was with a young mother who had lost her second child just hours after the baby was born. Sharing that sacred space with her as she recounted the devastating loss...
Late to the Party: My Belated Love for Bad Bunny and Debí Tomar Más Fotos
I admit, I am very late at appreciating Bad Bunny. About 5 years too late. I’m also about 3 months late in offering my review of his new album, Debí Tomar Más Fotos, which was released this January 2025. For those who don’t know, Bad Bunny (aka Benito Antonio Martínez...
Why Seizures in Perimenopause Are So Often Dismissed — And Why It Matters
The Dismissal of Women's Symptoms in HealthcareSo, something that bothers me about our medical system is the amount of dismissiveness there is towards women. Especially if they have a mental health diagnosis or have had an episode of a panic attack. If you’ve had...