Krista Bassani, LPC Associate
Kids Think the Darndest Things
For those of us from the now prehistoric era of the nineties, you may recall a show titled Kids Say the Darndest Things. The show’s premise was to ask school-aged children topics that were way above their realm of understanding, such as politics, dating, history, etc. Essentially, these children were tasked to provide a different […]
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The Pressure of Peers
As we near the end of the school year, there are often parties and celebratory events that take place. Each event can offer its own temptations, but one of the most unsuspecting ones is a temptation from a peer. Sure, we can plan ahead if we know who will be there, what temptations will be […]
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Praise vs. Encouragement
“Good job!” “Nice work!” “You’re so smart!” “This is beautiful!” We have all heard a comment of this sort at some point in our lives, even if we are not the next Pablo Picasso or Alfred Einstein. Phrases like these can make us feel extremely validated in our work and add a pep to our […]
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Self-Care Where?
There are many mental-health terms and phrases that have become popularized over recent years. The familiarity of these words has led to a boom in mental health awareness with people seeking all over the internet for ways to better themselves and their overall wellbeing. One term that you may see quite often on social media […]
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Totally Radical
With the holidays approaching, there may be interactions or events that will leave you in a less than positive mood. Perhaps you’re forced to speak with a family member you do not click with or maneuver airport lines and traffic because you are going out of town. These less-than-ideal scenarios may lead to a destructive […]
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Real-Life Monsters
October is mostly associated with spooky ghosts, scary skeletons, and excesses of candy the likes of Willy Wonka have never seen. However, October is also domestic violence awareness month, which shines a light on the real-life monsters that exist in all shapes and forms. These monsters are more common than you may think with domestic […]
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The Thing We Don’t Talk About
Trigger Warning: suicide September comes with many things: fall leaves, cooler temperatures, and children back at school. Another topic you may have coincided with in September is Suicide Awareness month. Posts statistics and facts are posted all over social media during this month, but what does it really mean to have suicidal thoughts? What is […]
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This or That?
We run into a lot of decisions throughout the course of our lives, from what to wear today to whether or not you should get married. Some decisions are easier than others, but for the most part, we are able to guide our lives reasonably toward the goal we are intending to achieve. Children, on […]
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Spinning Out of Control
Do you often feel like there are a million things going on in your mind? Like your brain is caught in the tornado from The Wizard of Oz, but there is no fairy godmother to swoop in and save you? Never fear because you are not alone. What is the tornado? Let’s start with breaking […]
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Shapeshifting Grief
What comes to mind when you think of the word grief? Most would say death or loss, which is an understandable connection. When a loved one passes, often hear about the “stages of grief” in relation to our experience. These stages are often outlined numerically as denial 2) anger 3) bargaining 4) depression and 5) […]
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