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When “What If” Takes Over
Regret is one of the most complex emotions. It asks us to look backward through the lens of what we know now. It may stem from something we said, a decision...
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The Holidays are Coming to Town!
By Dr. Jabeen Ali, M.D. As Winter Break approaches, many families may be looking forward to the break while working hard at the task at hand and experiencing...
Why SamaraCare’s Psychiatry Team is Different
SamaraCare has a team of seven highly experienced board-certified child, adolescent and adult psychiatrists as well as a psychiatric nurse practitioner with...
Practice Gratitude This Winter
By Dr. Jennifer Parks, November is one of my favorite fall months because it's National Gratitude Month! Each year the month of November is dedicated to...
Book Recommendations
Here’s a list of general and parenting books as recommended by our experienced clinical staff. General Books I Don’t Want to Talk About It: Overcoming...
It’s Invisible Disabilities Awareness Week!
Invisible Disabilities Awareness Week (10/20 - 10/26/24) is an annual observance in October aimed at raising awareness about disabilities that aren't...
5 Ways to Upgrade Your Optimism
By Bonnie Knox, LCPC, CADC A Series on Upgrading Your Mental Health! Our expert therapists and leadership have shared some of their most effective...
5 Ways to Upgrade Your Relationship with Your Teenager
By Kary Pekarek, LCSW A Series on Upgrading Your Mental Health! Our expert therapists and leadership have shared some of their most effective tips on...
5 Ways to Upgrade Your Self-Esteem
By Dr. Cynthia Penne, Psy.D., LCP A Series on Upgrading Your Mental Health! Our expert therapists and leadership have shared some of their most effective...
5 Ways to Upgrade Your Relationship with Communication
By Rae Nevling, LCPC A Series on Upgrading Your Mental Health! Our expert therapists and leadership have shared some of their most effective tips on how to...
Positive Parenting Coaching Course
Is this your family? Feeling overwhelmed by your child's misbehavior? Is there an increase in yelling, anger and tears at home? Wanting to find support to...
The Holidays are Coming to Town!
By Dr. Jabeen Ali, M.D. As Winter Break approaches, many families may be looking forward to the break while working hard at the task at hand and experiencing...
Why SamaraCare’s Psychiatry Team is Different
SamaraCare has a team of seven highly experienced board-certified child, adolescent and adult psychiatrists as well as a psychiatric nurse practitioner with...
Practice Gratitude This Winter
By Dr. Jennifer Parks, November is one of my favorite fall months because it's National Gratitude Month! Each year the month of November is dedicated to...
Book Recommendations
Here’s a list of general and parenting books as recommended by our experienced clinical staff. General Books I Don’t Want to Talk About It: Overcoming...
It’s Invisible Disabilities Awareness Week!
Invisible Disabilities Awareness Week (10/20 - 10/26/24) is an annual observance in October aimed at raising awareness about disabilities that aren't...
5 Ways to Upgrade Your Optimism
By Bonnie Knox, LCPC, CADC A Series on Upgrading Your Mental Health! Our expert therapists and leadership have shared some of their most effective...
5 Ways to Upgrade Your Relationship with Your Teenager
By Kary Pekarek, LCSW A Series on Upgrading Your Mental Health! Our expert therapists and leadership have shared some of their most effective tips on...
5 Ways to Upgrade Your Self-Esteem
By Dr. Cynthia Penne, Psy.D., LCP A Series on Upgrading Your Mental Health! Our expert therapists and leadership have shared some of their most effective...










