The Selective Mutism Blog
5 Strategies for Stress Management
by Julia Gomes, M.S., M.A. "Stress is caused by being 'here' but wanting to be 'there'.", Eckhart Tolle. Stress is something that we encounter [...]
7 Tips for Social Media Use to Improve Your Mood
By: Samantha Algauer, MA, MS, LAC With the prolonged quarantine, social media is often being utilized as a method to reduce social isolation and [...]
Benefits of Telemedicine
by Julia Gomes, M.S., M.A. What is Telemedicine? The topic of Telemedicine has been a widely discussed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Telemedicine is the [...]
6 Problem-Solving Strategies
by Julia Gomes, M.S., M.A. Problem-Solving is a technique that is commonly used in our everyday lives. Whether you are trying to manage a [...]
Coping With Stress
by Julia Gomes, M.S., M.A. Every person experiences stress and reacts to stress differently throughout various points in their lives. Stressors that people may [...]
Managing Anxiety Around COVID-19
Written by: Jenna Blum, Doctoral Student and CommuniCamp™ Counselor Supervisor, SMart Center It is a very anxiety-provoking time right now with all of the [...]
Anxiety and the Media
During stressful and uncertain times, people often look to news channels and other media outlets for guidance and information. Staying informed and up to [...]
Activities with Your Children During “Quaran-times”
by Julia Gomes, M.S., M.A. Are you and your child(ren) feeling a little stir crazy during this period of self-isolation and social distancing? Know [...]
SMart Center Office Update: Coronavirus
Dear Families, We wanted to give you an update regarding our practice and the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic. As concerns continue to grow, know that [...]
101 Things to Experience at CommuniCamp™
To celebrate the journeys and successes that our SMart Center families have with this life-changing weekend, we gathered a list of 101 things that [...]