Learn what's actually happening in the brain during the cycle of addiction. Addiction begins when these drugs and addictive substances produce a more intense feeling of pleasure than other healthy activities and substances meant to trigger the dopamine reward pathway.
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Clinician Spotlight: Ashley Crover, LMHC
Meet Ashley. She provides an integrative approach that focuses on both the thoughts and behaviors her clients may be struggling with in order to help them find balance and build resiliency.
Boosting Your Mental Health With Plants
Horticultural therapy, which is the practice of using plants and garden landscapes to increase your well-being, is one relaxing and healthy way to benefit those with mental health issues and individuals who are anxious or stressed.
Forming Self-Identity In The Age of Social Media
The more that individuals are encouraged by likes and follows to continue projecting this idealized identity, the less confident they feel about themselves, leading to an increase in depression and a decrease in self-esteem.
Clinician Spotlight: Joanne Cedeno, Ms.Ed.
It's our pleasure to introduce you to Joanne Cedeno, Ms.Ed.! Joanne believes that healing is a journey, not a destination and is honored to hold space for her clients as they transmute their pain into purpose.
Clinician Spotlight: Emily Mortelliti, LMSW
Meet Emily Mortelliti, LMSW. Emily believes that healing is a whole body experience and is dedicated to helping others find the resources and tools to support them on their journey toward recovery.
Dealing With Burnout
Burnout can present itself in symptoms such as having feelings of negativity, feeling exhausted, feeling detached or ineffective, and even having physical symptoms of headaches or stomachaches.
Clinician Spotlight: Gabrielle Fassman, LMSW
While this next Clinician Spotlight has been with us since the opening of our Warwick, NY location in early 2019, we're excited to formally introduce you to Gabrielle Fassman, LMSW.
Clinician Spotlight: Rachel Formale, LMHC
We're back with another Clinician Spotlight! This time we are featuring Rachel Formale, LMHC. Rachel runs our Adolescent Boys DBT Skills Group and our NEW Flourish & Thrive: DBT + Self-Compassion Group for Teen Girls.
Clinician Spotlight: Sara Olivia Dallendorfer, LMSW
Sara Olivia brings her expertise from working as a school-based therapist to our private practice setting, here at Nourish Your Mind. Currently accepting new clients.