Do Both Parents Need to Consent for Therapy?

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Going through a divorce can be extremely difficult, but it’s even more challenging when there are children involved. The divorce rate in New York State is 8.7 percent, so it’s not unlikely that you or someone you know might end up getting one. While it’s obviously a very painful time, there are many things you […]

Finding Closure After a Crime

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3.3 million Americans over the age of 12 were victims of a violent crime in 2018, per numbers from the Bureau of Justice Statistics. That’s an increase from the 2.7 million who were victimized in 2015. Those numbers mean about 1 percent of the American population is the victim of a violent crime. In other […]

Living With Depression: 3 Benefits of Journaling for Depression

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Journaling allows people to freely write down their thoughts and feelings without the fear of being judged. Keeping a journal can help anyone get in control of their emotions and improve their mental health. For people living with depression, learning how to cope with each day is a struggle. There are many forms of therapy […]

Why are Motorcycle Tires Important? Tire Safety Guide

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With a small but statistically significant increase in motorcycle accident deaths over the last decade, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) advises bikers to take precautions when hitting the open road.  Due to the small size and lack of enclosure, motorcycle accidents are about 28 times more likely to end in a tragedy than […]

Leasing to Health Care Tenants: What You Need to Know

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Landlords have a lot of information they need to track and keep up-to-date to run an effective property management business. Without a consistent and attentive business, tenants will not want to live in your property and your business will suffer. Use software tools to keep organized There are software tools on the market that are […]

Tips and Tricks for relieving anxiety

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Did you know that anxiety disorders are on the rise in the US? It’s true. Larry D. Rosen, Ph.D., highlighted the anxiety epidemic only a few months ago in Psychology Today. His entire perspective was informed by The New York Times exposé written by Alex Williams last year, which focused heavily on prescription drug data […]

Budget-Friendly Summer Vacation Ideas

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Vacations are precious and should be taken as often as possible. Going on a getaway doesn’t have to be expensive with tricks like traveling off-season or going to affordable destinations. Get inspired to start packing with these budget-friendly summer vacation ideas. Monterey, California Monterey is a scenic, historic coastal treasure two hours south of San Fransisco. […]

A Visit to Long Island

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New York State is famous for New York City. Locals and outdoorsy travelers know that Upstate New York, too, holds plenty of things to do and see. However, don’t forget about Long Island, the huge island that protrudes from the state’s southeastern corner. Home to over three million people (and over seven million if you […]