We live in a society where, despite all the advancements in advocating for equality for women, women still can be held to a different standard than men. The good news is that even though these subliminal messages can be very disempowering, women can make a…
Written by MFC CEO and Therapist, Alison Pidgeon, LPC This month marks Move Forward Counseling’s seventh anniversary. In 2015, we had two providers, me and another therapist, in a single office in East Hempfield. A lot has changed since then! We now have over 35…
Back to school time is a natural demarcation of a new year for many of us, especially those whose children are in school or are involved in work that revolves around a school schedule. The changing seasons, the upcoming holiday, and the new year are…
Many of us recognize that change is stressful. New jobs, new homes, new relationships, and even a grocery store that has been rearranged can all trigger feelings of anxiety. As we adjust to a new season, remember that routine can help smooth the transition. Here…
NAMI and their #ReimagineCrisis partners share what the new nationwide service means for us and how to thank members of Congress for helping to make it possible. Written by Hannah Wesolowski, Chief Advocacy Officer of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) 988 is a…
Navigating day-to-day life can be overwhelming. What happens when we compound our everyday stressors with a pandemic, war and mass violence, political uncertainty, health inequities, and social injustice? Fear, panic, anxiety, sadness, guilt, shame, or anger may be the side effects. (1) You might also…