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Archive for tag: support
Building Confidence
Confidence is an important skill to have, but it does take work in order to maintain. The steps to becoming more confident can be intimidating, so it is helpful if you start small and build up.
What It Means To Have Anxiety
Anxiety is very common. You're not alone! Learn a bit about types of anxiety and options to find relief.
College in the Time of COVID-19
One in five college students reported that their mental health had worsened since the pandemic began. You don’t have to manage this alone.
Families: Let’s Take a Collective Deep Breath
Families, you are suddenly home together for a long time. Here's some support and ideas from Child & Family Specialist, Jennifer Cardine, MA, MHC.
Memes & Mental Health: How Teens are Coping With Increasing Stress
It's no secret that mental illness is on the rise. NYM Guest Blogger, Haidyn Emmerich takes a look at how today's youth is coping with overwhelming stress utilizing social media as comedic relief.
Meeting with a Total Stranger: What To Expect At Your First Therapy Session
Walking through the therapy door for the first time can feel intimidating. Nourish Your Mind's Lillian Dugan provides some insight and words of wisdom to help ease the anxiety of seeking support.
A Special Announcement From Our Founder
It is with great excitement that I expand our administrative team and introduce you to Lillian Dugan, LMSW, a Licensed Psychotherapist with an energetic passion for client care. Lilly will be joining me in supporting each of you in your journey as Nourish Your Mind’s Client Relations Manager.
Clinician Spotlight: Lillian Dugan, LMSW
Meet Lillian Dugan: Lilly has a special dual role here at Nourish Your Mind, as our Client Relations Manager & Clinical Psychotherapist.
Clinician Spotlight: Lara Demberg Voloto, MHC, E-RYT
This month we are featuring Nourish Your Mind Specialist Lara Demberg Voloto! Lara has blended her passion for yoga and mental health to offer a brilliant combination of mind-body support to her clients.
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