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Sep 3
4 min

Managing Separation Anxiety in the Transition Back to School and/or Work

Whether back to school means kids are headed to a physical classroom, starting remote learning again, or some combination, separation of ...

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How to Talk to Kids about Death, Loss, and Hard News

Alexandra Finkel, LCSW

Jul 15
4 min

How to Talk to Kids about Death, Loss, and Hard News

Talking to kids about death, loss, and hard news is incredibly challenging to navigate and can feel really overwhelming. As adults, these...

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4 Ways to Help Develop Strong Executive Functioning Skills

Alexandra Finkel, LCSW

Apr 25
3 min

4 Ways to Help Develop Strong Executive Functioning Skills

What is Executive Functioning, and why does it matter? Executive Functioning skills are responsible for helping people of all ages manage...

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Coping with Parenting Stress during Covid-19

Alexandra Finkel, LCSW

Apr 25
2 min

Coping with Parenting Stress during Covid-19

Working from home is stressful. Homeschooling kids is stressful. Disruption to our typical routines is stressful. Worrying about getting ...

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Tips to Be More Happy and Mindful Throughout the Workday

Alexandra Finkel, LCSW

Apr 13
3 min

Tips to Be More Happy and Mindful Throughout the Workday

"Mindfulness" is a hot topic currently, gaining attention in almost every field. Often, it can feel intimidating to incorporate this into...

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10 Tips for Staying Mentally Healthy During Quarantine

Alexandra Finkel, LCSW

Apr 12
4 min

10 Tips for Staying Mentally Healthy During Quarantine

Aside from the overwhelming anxiety that surrounds the Covid-19 pandemic, quarantining causes a disruption to regular routines, isolating...

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