Why “Calm Down” Is One of the Worst Phrases Ever
If there was ever a time to talk about anxiety, now is it. The election may be over, but many Americans are filled with an overwhelming sense of dread about …
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Compassion: The Natural Cure
With one of the most tumultuous United States elections upon us, we thought it would be a good idea to talk a little bit about the importance of compassion in everyday …
Therapy for Change: How Therapy Eases Transitional Periods
According to the Social Readjustment Rating Scale, “an inventory of common stressors,” developed in 1967 by Thomas Holmes and Richard Rahe, any type of change, whether positive or negative, can induce …
Finding The Best Treatment For Your Child
Having a child diagnosed with autism can be daunting. You wonder what this means for your child’s future, and how you will handle all of the challenges that this diagnosis brings to …
Welcome Barbara Crowley
This couldn’t be a more exciting time as Upside Therapy continues to grow, and we are proud to present our new therapist Barbara Crowley, MS, LPC-I. Mrs. Crowley is supervised …
Therapy: Moving From Misconception to Growth
These days, it seems like you can’t throw a stone without coming across a meme that says: “(insert healthy activity here) is cheaper than therapy.” TV shows and movies portray bumbling …
Beyond The Spa: Self-Care For The Soul
Now that Fall has begun, we have officially entered the season of juggling. Between school, work, after-school, and, in some cases, pre-school responsibilities, families are feeling the burn. That’s why …
Growing Great: How To Raise A Self-Actualized Child
In 1943, humanistic psychologist, Abraham Maslow introduced his “Hierarchy of Needs” theory, which states that humans have five levels of needs that must be met in order for a person …
Back To School Special: Social and Emotional Learning
As our children settle back into their school routines, administrators around the country are considering which non-academic skills should be included in their yearly assessments. Since 2011, there has been …
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: What is it and How Does It Work
As our practice continues to grow, we wanted to share some of the frameworks and theories we work under. One of these frameworks is called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). …