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Journaling 101: Journaling for Anxiety

Journaling 101: Journaling for Anxiety

by Merrimack Valley Psychological Associates | Mar 14, 2022 | Anxiety, Habits

Having anxiety or feeling worried often doesn’t have to interfere with your daily life. You can untangle your thoughts and let out your feelings through journaling for anxiety disorders. There are many ways you can make journaling unique and fun every time you...
How an Attitude of Gratitude Can Change Everything 

How an Attitude of Gratitude Can Change Everything 

by Merrimack Valley Psychological Associates | Mar 9, 2022 | Habits

While saying “thank you” is often expected in certain situations, gratitude goes beyond just saying those simple words. Gratitude is a feeling of being deeply grateful and appreciative for all of the good things in life — whether it be a person, pet,...
How to Make Friends as an Adult

How to Make Friends as an Adult

by Merrimack Valley Psychological Associates | Mar 3, 2022 | Coming of Age, Habits & Tips

As a child, you go to school, play sports and join clubs, so you’re frequently surrounded by others. You’re constantly put in situations to socialize with your peers, which makes finding friends easy when you’re growing up. But once you become an...
Setting Healthy and Sustainable Boundaries at Work

Setting Healthy and Sustainable Boundaries at Work

by Merrimack Valley Psychological Associates | Dec 28, 2021 | Habits & Tips

No matter what field you work in, creating a healthy work-life balance is essential — and much of that stems from the boundaries you set. What do you do when your manager assigns you extra work that’s outside the scope of your job? What happens when a co-worker...
How to Support Your Child During Their Therapy Journey

How to Support Your Child During Their Therapy Journey

by Merrimack Valley Psychological Associates | Dec 14, 2021 | How to Talk to Children, Psychology

When raising your children, you’ll help by giving advice and guiding them through life, but there may be situations that require more help than a parent or guardian can provide. In these cases, a child could benefit from the help of a therapist. Many situations...
Is My Child Addicted to Their Phone?

Is My Child Addicted to Their Phone?

by Merrimack Valley Psychological Associates | Nov 17, 2021 | Parenting

Smartphones, tablets and other devices have become an integral part of society. With endless apps, social media sites and the ability to contact friends and family in an instant, smartphones grab people’s attention easily. While cell phones are a helpful device...
Practicing Empathy and Its Importance in Conflict Resolution

Practicing Empathy and Its Importance in Conflict Resolution

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

Conflict can often be inevitable. Many people have contrasting opinions because of different upbringings, surroundings, and experiences, which can be a trigger for conflict. You can end up in conflict with anyone, whether it’s someone you don’t know,...
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...
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