Summer is here! We are thinking about all the possibilities and events that are available this time of year. The question is: how do we make the most of this season? With the weather warming up, the days getting longer, and nature being fully out of hibernation mode, there is more reason than ever to spend more time outdoors.

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a complex mental health condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Living with BPD can be challenging for both individuals diagnosed with the disorder and their loved ones.

Anxiety and stress are common experiences that most people face at some point in their lives. While some level of stress is normal, excessive stress and anxiety can have negative effects on both physical and mental health. Fortunately, there are several ways to reduce anxiety and stress. Below will consists of some effective strategies for managing anxiety and stress.

Psychotherapy is not just for adults; it is also beneficial for children and adolescents. This blog will give an overview and discuss the benefits of children and adolescents being in mental health therapy.

On Tuesday, May 23, 2023, our therapeutic staff, and their families enjoyed a night supporting mental health awareness at the ballpark. The Philadelphia Phillies have adopted a “Strikeout the Stigma” series this summer as they support mental health awareness with panel discussions prior to games once a month. We attended this event as a group and were fortunate to hear Philadelphia Eagles safety and hall of famer Brian Dawkins speak on the topic of mental health in sports.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy origins can be traced back partially to the theories of B.F. Skinner and Joseph Wolpe, who pioneered the behavioral therapy movement in the 1950’s (Kaczkurkin & Foa, 2015). CBT developed mainly through the work of Aaron Beck and Albert Ellis however, there were numerous psychologists that influenced what we know as CBT.