People across the country and around the world are being asked to stay home to protect themselves, their family and others from COVID-19. However, in our medically justifiable attempt to protect people, we are also creating unintended consequences for some of our most vulnerable. In many cases, women, children and senior citizens may find themselves…
Humans are social beings, which makes the concept of social distancing amidst the COVID-19 outbreak difficult for many of us. This unwelcome isolation can lead to feelings of loneliness, anxiousness and even depression. During this time of uncertainty, we are each carrying an even heavier load of stress and fear. As we adjust to disrupted…
Did you know that stress can negatively impact your immune system? In light of this worldwide COVID-19 pandemic, let’s not lose sight of the importance of self-care and mental health. Focusing on the things you can control and taking positive action can help manage anxiety and boost your health in the process. Here’s a few…
Wednesday, October 30, 2019 The Lovett Center 900 Lovett Boulevard 6:00-8:30 p.m. Come with an open mind for an open discussion about ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, ageism, institutional racism, classism, and more. Facilitated by mental health professionals and an expert on racism in America, the dialogue is meant to offer a safe, respectful space…
Starting a new school year can be a time of stress and anxiety for children and parents alike. Common child stressors may include academic performance, social anxiety, bullying, transitioning to a new school and worries about fitting in. Conversely, parents often stress about the overwhelming task of managing multiple busy schedules. Here are several tips…
Co-Facilitated by Veronica Welch, LMSW and Philip Young, MA, LPC-I Thursdays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. We are constantly adjusting to new circumstances both inside and outside of ourselves. Through this ‘here and now’ process group for those ages 25-45 years old, individuals will explore life transitions, identify and evaluate their strengths and weaknesses and move towards stability…
Wednesdays, 5:30-7:00 p.m. Through this positive peer support group in a safe, non-judgmental environment, The Lovett Center aims to help adolescents develop the skills they need to achieve interpersonal and academic success, while also exploring their own sense of personal identity. By way of interaction and conversation in a small group setting, a Master’s level…
Facilitated by Ernest Patterson, MS, LCDC Mondays, 4:30-6:00 p.m. We understand the challenges that may arise in recovery, and we wish to help participants navigate those challenges through this small-by-design, compassionate group, which intends to address relapse prevention as well as depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues in relation to relapse prevention. Specific topics…
We are constantly adjusting to new circumstances both inside and outside of ourselves. Disaster, career, children, divorce, moving, new relationships and other changes shift the world around us, so we are squeezed to reshape our routines. In this process, we also manage the transition of our internal worldview: spiritual beliefs, sexuality, and physical bodies. …
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), “every day, more than 130 people in the United States die after overdosing on opioids. The misuse of and addiction to opioids—including prescription pain relievers, heroin, and synthetic opioids such as fentanyl—is a serious national crisis that affects public health as well as social and economic…