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Finding Clarity Through Compassion: What the Serenity Prayer Can Teach Us About Doomscrolling

By Sloan Drechselv | January 18, 2023
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This prayer, commonly referred to as the “Serenity Prayer,”  is often associated with twelve-step programs seeking to help those struggling with the centuries-old problem of addiction. H

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A Dialectical Behavior Therapy Standpoint on Gratitude

By Brian Fenstermacher | November 14, 2022
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by Brian Fensternacher When you think of gratitude, what comes up for you? Some individuals believe gratitude is simply being thankful or navigating through life with a positive attitude. Gratitude…

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The New Mental Health Parity Act

By Gaan Akers, LPC, NCC | August 31, 2022
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Many advocates, agencies, families and caregivers are celebrating a roller coaster 2022 General Assembly with the passage of HB 1013, otherwise known as the Mental Health Parity Act. One component…

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Finding Clarity Through Compassion: Mental Health in the Music Charts

By Gaan Akers, LPC, NCC | August 31, 2022
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American singer-songwriter Em Beihold’s song “Numb Little Bug” went viral on TikTok in early 2022. In her lyrics, Beihold asks the listener: “Do you ever get a little bit tired…

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Finding Clarity Through Compassion: Issue 2. Trauma and the Algorithm

By Gaan Akers, LPC, NCC | July 20, 2022
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Trauma- books about it dominate bestseller’s list, movies exploit it and prosper at the box office, new social media trends about it pop up everyday: undeniably, pop culture is obsessed…

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How to Set Goals and Redefine Success

By Jennifer Moody, LMSW | July 18, 2022
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If you are like most, odds are you have felt stuck in one area or another in your life. Knowing what direction to go in or what goal to go…

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COVID-19 Coronavirus Precautions

By Gaan Akers, LPC, NCC | June 17, 2022
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Mental Health Facility Precautions and Actions During COVID As the Coronavirus pandemic continues, Hillside is committed to prioritizing safety for our clients, their families, and our employees. Using the guidelines…

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How to Support Someone Who is Struggling

By Dionne Patterson- Smith, LPC, CPCS | June 16, 2022
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It seems that over the past few years, especially with the pandemic and recent current events, that there are more people struggling emotionally. With more access to World News, social…

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Finding Clarity Through Compassion Issue I. What Euphoria Can Teach Us About Compassion?

By Gaan Akers, LPC, NCC | June 2, 2022
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The hit HBO series Euphoria is a boundary-pushing show. Depicting the “real” lives of teenagers, it is a contemporary version of Degrassi and Skins. Some, especially parents, worry that Euphoria’s…

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Hillside’s in the Media – Podcast Features & Interviews

By Gaan Akers, LPC, NCC | April 7, 2022
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We at Hillside have dedicated ourselves to improving the lives of children and families since 1888. We have supported young people and their families in many different ways throughout the…

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