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6 Tips for Returning to the Office While Caring for Your Mental Health

6 Tips for Returning to the Office While Caring for Your Mental Health

by Merrimack Valley Psychological Associates | Oct 13, 2021 | Anxiety

As more Americans become fully vaccinated, offices all around the country are starting to open up for maximum capacity. After over a year of adjusting to remote work, returning to the office now can feel as strange as the initial transition to working from home. Some...
Things to Know About Alcohol and Substance Use in College

Things to Know About Alcohol and Substance Use in College

by Merrimack Valley Psychological Associates | Sep 28, 2021 | Growing Up

If you’re concerned about college drinking culture for yourself or someone you know, you are not alone. College campuses have long been famous for football games and fraternity parties where consuming huge amounts of alcohol is seen as a badge of honor. For...
How to Talk to Your Teenager About Alcohol

How to Talk to Your Teenager About Alcohol

by Merrimack Valley Psychological Associates | Jun 18, 2021 | How to Talk to Children, Parenting

While our society often normalizes high school drinking, it can lead to physical, emotional and behavioral problems along with addiction. Teen drinking may feel like a sensitive subject, but it’s crucial to talk about it before it’s too late. Middle...
How to Set Goals as an Adult

How to Set Goals as an Adult

by Merrimack Valley Psychological Associates | Jun 1, 2021 | Coming of Age, Habits & Tips

Goal setting is frequently cited as a method for fulfilling long-term aspirations. Still, few people take time to articulate the things they want into achievable goals. Goal setting for adults involves more than thinking about what you want in life. Many small goals...
How to Set Boundaries and Limit Screen Time

How to Set Boundaries and Limit Screen Time

by Merrimack Valley Psychological Associates | May 12, 2021 | Habits & Tips, Parenting

Digital screens are a part of everyone’s life. As more school and work environments allow for long-distance and at-home options, daily media use has become increasingly necessary to our society. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), children...
How to Talk to Your Child About Divorce

How to Talk to Your Child About Divorce

by Merrimack Valley Psychological Associates | Apr 21, 2021 | How to Talk to Children, Parenting

No one wants to go through a divorce, but going through the experience with children can be particularly daunting. A parent’s divorce can be a shocking, confusing, frustrating, stressful and sad time for children, though a child’s reaction depends on their...
How to Rekindle a Friendship That’s Gone Stale

How to Rekindle a Friendship That’s Gone Stale

by Merrimack Valley Psychological Associates | Mar 25, 2021 | Coming of Age, Growing Up

Flipping through photos and seeing familiar faces of old friends is a part of life. People grow and move on to new chapters. As people live life and move forward, they may try to stay in touch with old friends while meeting new people. This life event is normal, and...
Healthy Habits to Cope With Depression

Healthy Habits to Cope With Depression

by Merrimack Valley Psychological Associates | Mar 8, 2021 | Depression, Habits & Tips

When living with depression, you can make some changes to help ease your symptoms. If you’re feeling down, you may forget to engage in your routine. Therefore, you should examine your schedule to see if you have neglected your self-care. First, you will want to...
How to Talk to Children About Death

How to Talk to Children About Death

by Merrimack Valley Psychological Associates | Feb 23, 2021 | How to Talk to Children, Parenting

No one wants to talk about death, but if you’re a parent, the prospect of talking to your child about death can be especially daunting. There’s no “right time” if you’re wondering when to talk to children about death. Many times,...
7 Habits to Try Every Day to Reduce Anxiety

7 Habits to Try Every Day to Reduce Anxiety

by Merrimack Valley Psychological Associates | Feb 3, 2021 | Anxiety, Habits & Tips

Anyone who experiences anxiety, especially regularly, can benefit from knowing ways to manage their condition. While therapy and medication can help, you can also make lifestyle changes to help reduce anxiety daily. Here are a few ways you can change your habits to...
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