by Julie Justice, LMSW, Hillside Therapist | Apr 14, 2021 | News & Info
Brining a pet into your home comes with many considerations. As a Psychotherapist who practices Animal Assisted Therapy with my 4-legged teammate, Leah, I have seen the amazing benefits an animal can bring to a therapy session. Studies have shown that cortisol levels...
by Amy W. René, LCSW, Vice President of Clinical Programs at Hillside, Inc. | Feb 19, 2021 | News & Info
For my entire twenty-seven-year career of working as a clinical social worker, I have been trying to figure out what resilience is and how to give it to more people. I have seen resilience in individuals who suffer horrendous abuse, illness, and life circumstances and...
by Hillside | Feb 19, 2021 | News & Info
School, practice, work, family obligations, and time for friends. This is the typical schedule of a lot of youth, young adults, and even adults. In the midst of COVID-19 it would appear that some of these responsibilities would have lessened and yet for many they have...
by Hillside | Dec 7, 2020 | News & Info
Worldwide, 10%-20% of all children and adolescents suffer from a type of mental health disorder. The widespread issue of mental illness has led to a rise in popularity for many different talk therapy approaches, including dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and...
by Hillside | Nov 20, 2020 | News & Info
Mental Health Facility Precautions & Actions During COVID Hillside is taking immediate actions to protect our clients and staff. Using the guidelines from the Center for Disease Control and the Georgia Department of Public Health, the Coronavirus Task Force,...
by Hillside | Nov 17, 2020 | News & Info
We can often feel pressure to make the holiday season perfect. Finding the perfect gift, throwing the perfect party, making the perfect meal. All of this can leave us feeling stressed and anxious. So, with the holidays approaching, how do we make sure that we enjoy...
