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How Therapy Supports Sustainable Self-Care
Self-care doesn't have to be complicated. Sometimes, it’s as simple as taking a walk, enjoying a facial or massage, visiting a spa (like Avenue 215 Self Care Studio in Philadelphia), or getting a new haircut to refresh your look. These moments matter—they help you...
Grow Without the Grind: The Real Secret to Sustainable Personal Development
Personal development can feel like a sprint — a rush of books, workshops, and stacked habits chasing quick progress. Yet real growth resembles a slow, steady tree: grounded, patient, and cyclical. The secret isn’t in doing more, but in creating meaningful habits you...
Staying Grounded in the Grind: Stress Management Strategies for Medical Students
Medical school is as rewarding as it is demanding. Between long study hours, clinical rotations, and constant pressure to perform, stress can build rapidly. Without healthy coping strategies, burnout and unhealthy habits can set in—affecting both academic and personal...
Understanding and Managing Grief: Pathways to Healing
Grief isn’t always about death. It can arise from losing a loved one, a job, a home, or a sense of identity. Whether you're mourning someone, adjusting to a significant life change, or holding space for another’s pain, grief touches us all at some point. However, in a...
The Role of Nutrition in Mental Health: Eating Well for Emotional Well-Being
What you eat doesn’t just fuel your body—it also affects your mood, sleep, focus, and stress levels. The connection between your gut and brain is strong, and they communicate constantly. Nourishing your body can enhance your mental well-being. If you’ve ever felt...
Navigating Parent-Teen Conflicts: Effective Communication Strategies
Teen years often bring conflict, not just concerning screen time or curfews. Many clashes arise from deeper needs: your teen’s desire for independence, academic stress, or difficulty expressing emotions. You may feel as if you're walking on eggshells or are stuck in...
Building Resilience in High-Pressure Careers: A Guide for Working Professionals
For many women, “career stress” isn’t just about work—it involves juggling emails around pediatricappointments, managing deadlines while caring for aging parents, and making room for a partner’s needswhen your own cup is empty. In addition, demanding careers often...
Growth Mindset vs Fixed Mindset
Helping Children Cope with Anxiety: Tips for Parents and Caregivers
Is your child experiencing excessive worry, trouble sleeping, or avoiding activities they used to enjoy? These could be signs of childhood anxiety. Anxiety is becoming more common, and it can significantly impact a child's emotional well-being and daily life. As a...
Finding Joy in the Holiday Season: Managing Stress and Anxiety
The holidays are a time for joy, family, and celebration. But let's be honest, they can also be a pressure cooker of stress and anxiety. Family tensions simmer, financial burdens weigh heavy, and the pressure to create a picture-perfect holiday can feel overwhelming....
Psychology Conference in Denmark
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Gaby M. DiFilippo MS, LPC (@thehelpfulcornercounseling) On Nov 1st I had a great opportunity to present some research I have been working on at a psychology conference in Denmark 🇩🇰 my research focused on the importance of...
Motivation – The Importance of It
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