Mind Matters by RPA
How to Encourage a Loved One to Go to Therapy (Without Pushing Them Away)
It can be painful to watch someone you care about struggle—especially when you believe therapy could genuinely help. Many partners, spouses, adult children, and close friends ask the same question: “How can I get [...]
When the Holidays Feel Different: Coping After Loss, Change, or Family Disruption
For many people, the holidays are far more than dates on a calendar. They carry meaning, memories, traditions, and deeply held beliefs about family and togetherness. When those traditions are disrupted—through divorce, estrangement, or [...]
Trauma Therapist & EMDR Therapy
Hello, I’m Carol Tudor, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Livingston, New Jersey. Seeking support is a decisive first step, and I honor the courage it takes to explore healing. I specialize in helping [...]
Art Therapy and Mental Health
I’m Laura Stypulkoski, LPC, LPAT, ACS, ATR-BC, NCC. As a licensed professional counselor and board-certified art therapist, I believe deeply in the healing potential of creative expression. What Is Art Therapy? Art therapy blends [...]
Are You an Optimist or a Pessimist? How Your Thoughts Shape Your Mental Health
Are You an Optimist or a Pessimist? How Your Thoughts Shape Your Mental HealthBy Peter E. Lawson, MA, LPC As a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 20 years of experience, I’ve seen how the [...]
Does Sunshine Really Make Us Happier? A Massive Study Suggests: Yes, But Only Slightly
When people say “sunshine lifts the mood,” it turns out they’re not entirely wrong. But according to a large-scale, data-driven study published in Biodemography and Social Biology, the real impact of sunny weather on [...]