Dose of Wellness
Mental Health On Social Media
How often do you scroll through social media and see posts about narcissism, gaslighting, obsessive-compulsive disorder, mental health days, self-care, etc? I know I see this often. Social media can serve as a great platform to destigmatize mental health, but what...
Understanding Burnout
Written By: Caroline Goldschein, LMHC, NCCAssociate CounselorAs summer passes, you might notice yourself feeling extra tired both physically and mentally. Maybe you have experienced these feelings before, or maybe this is the first time. If it feels like you are...
What is Biofeedback?
Dr. Spiegelhoff & Associates is now offering biofeedback*! Have you heard of it? If not, let me tell you a little bit about it. Biofeedback is a mind-body treatment used to control body functions. In psychotherapy, it is often used to assist patients in...
How To Help Your Teen Who Is Overwhelmed
There have been increased reports of teen mental health issues. More adolescents are participating in counseling than pre-COVID. Schools are seeking new resources to help students better manage anxiety and stress. As a parent, how can you help your teen cope with...
College Preparation & Student Wellness
Whether you are interested in a large private university like Syracuse University, a medium public university like SUNY Oswego, a small private college like Le Moyne College, or a community college like Onondaga Community College, university and college preparation...
Integrative Health: Supplements for Mental Health
April is National Counseling Awareness Month. One of the practice specialties is integrative mental health counseling. As discussed in a previous blog, it is a specialty and paradigm that combines conventional counseling approaches with biomedical and complementary...
Do counselors give advice?
Are you in need of advice? Are you looking for a counselor to give you advice? Let’s discuss counseling and determine if it is a place to get advice.What is counseling? Many people view counseling as advice-giving. For example, someone may be experiencing a...
The Counseling Professor: Power, Control, & Manipulation
During the holiday break, I had a chance to watch HBO's The Vow, a docu-series about NXIVM. While watching the series, many thoughts about the power of perceived authority, fear, and loss of identity came to mind. I have worked with clients across the spectrum -...
Welcome Caroline Goldschein, LMHC!
Caroline is a mental health counselor, with licensure in NY and PA. She is also a board certified mental health counselor. She earned a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from Villanova University. Caroline will be providing individual and family...