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Striking Harmony in a Noisy World: Coping with Information Overload and Reclaiming Boundaries
In today's hyperconnected world, we find ourselves continually bombarded with an overwhelming stream of information and stimuli. The...
Amanda A. Vacca, M.A, LMHC
Jan 8, 20242 min read
End of Year Reflections
Out with the old, in with the new! As we enter another year, I urge you to engage in profound introspection regarding your personal...
Amanda A. Vacca, M.A, LMHC
Jan 3, 20242 min read
Navigating Post-Holiday Blues: Reflections and Intentions for the New Year
As a mother and a therapist, the festive season is a time filled with moments of joy, traditions, and creating a warm and welcoming...
Amanda A. Vacca, M.A, LMHC
Jan 2, 20242 min read
Unveiling the Mysteries of Millennials: Unicorns, Avocado Toast, & Breaking Generational Cycles
If you find yourself grappling with the desire to shatter the cycle of inherited pain and embark on a journey of genuine healing, you've...
Amanda A. Vacca, M.A, LMHC
Oct 11, 20232 min read
Stop Calling Your Daily Shower "Self-Care"!
These days, it seems as though we are hearing so much about self-care. One quick search of the hashtag "self-care" will get you tons of...
Amanda A. Vacca, M.A, LMHC
Jan 7, 20212 min read
2020 In Hindsight
Think back to the final days of 2019, when all around us, we heard chatter about the "roaring 20s" and the great prospects for the year...
Amanda A. Vacca, M.A, LMHC
Dec 30, 20202 min read
Combating Holiday Blues Amidst a Pandemic
The holiday season can spark so many mixed feelings. While some look forward to this “most wonderful time of the year”, it certainly...
Amanda A. Vacca, M.A, LMHC
Dec 22, 20202 min read
To Journal, or Not to Journal, That Is the Question...
I can’t tell you how many times I introduce the idea of journaling to my patients, and have them respond with, “you mean like a diary?”...
Amanda A. Vacca, M.A, LMHC
Dec 4, 20202 min read
Creating an Attitude of Gratitude
This time of year always brings to mind the importance of gratitude. With Thanksgiving around the corner, it’s a wonderful time to...
Amanda A. Vacca, M.A, LMHC
Nov 22, 20202 min read
From Mental Illness, to Mental Wellness...
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), 1 in 5 adults living in the U.S...
Amanda A. Vacca, M.A, LMHC
May 9, 20192 min read
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