by Jody Pierce, LCSW, ED School has started and many kids are excited to go back to a place that feels positive and safe. Unfortunately, some have been victims of bullying and returning to school feels anything but positive. How we approach this issue as parents, grandparents, and as a community makes a difference. According […]
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The Power of Gratitude
Tuesday, October 26th, 2021Article by Laura Gutierrez, LPC Humans struggle with a bias known as Negativity Bias. The negativity bias highlights our human tendency to give more importance to negative experiences than to positive or neutral experiences. Some people have a stronger tendency to engage in this bias to the point that it can become crippling, but we […]
Read more...Do You Need A Mental Health Break?
Wednesday, September 1st, 2021Article by Kelly Webb, Intern Simone Biles did. Over the past couple of weeks, the world has watched the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo with excitement and anticipation. An Olympics delayed an entire year, due to a 100-year pandemic. We’ve watched the anxiety-filled moments, heartbreaking endings and the glory of an athlete becoming an Olympian. As […]
Read more...Success with E-Therapy
Tuesday, September 29th, 2020Since the pandemic began, Pennock Center has been using an e-therapy model exclusively. We are happy to report that this transition has been successful. We have been able to maintain our quality, low cost client services without any interruption. We have seen a steady increase of individuals and families seeking services for a variety of […]
Read more...Coping With Threatening News
Friday, April 10th, 2020Written by: Laura Gutierrez Hearing news that there is a new virus that is highly contagious and spreading globally can be quite alarming. It is the sort of thing that will activate our fight or flight mechanism built-in in our body. The fight or flight mechanism is there to protect us and ensure our survival. […]
Read more...Community Support Access Line
Thursday, March 26th, 2020We are here for you. We know that these times are proving difficult for our communities collectively and as individuals and families. It is taking a toll on our peace of mind and our mental health. If you are finding yourself needing a little bit of extra support, we can help. We have decided to […]
Read more...Mental Illness Awareness Week: October 6 – October 12, 2019
Monday, September 30th, 2019Borrowed from the National Alliance for Mental Illness The National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI) has designed the week of October 6th as Mental Illness Awareness Week. So what is mental illness? It is a condition that can affect someone’s thinking, behavior or mood. It may also affect the ability to relate well to others, […]
Read more...Easing the transition of a move
Wednesday, July 18th, 2018Easing the transition of a Move “Home is wherever you are… together.” -Alma Powell Moving can be quite stressful as it triggers the bittersweet memories within us of letting go and moving on. The mixed emotions in saying goodbye and starting fresh and new. Children may be hit hard as they adjust to changing […]
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