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SamaraCare Welcomes Maddie McGarrah
We’re pleased to welcome Maddie McGarrah, Masters Level Clinician and Registered Play Therapist™, to SamaraCare! Maddie has more than eight years of...
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The Gift of No: Making Space For What Really Matters
Many of us are taught to be helpful, dependable, and available to others. While these qualities are valuable, we can sometimes forget that it is okay to say...
Finding Your Voice, Protecting Your Peace
Standing up for yourself is not about being confrontational or seeking control—it's about recognizing that your needs, values, and boundaries deserve to be...
What if Happiness Isn’t the Goal?
What If Happiness Isn’t the Goal? We often think happiness is a feeling, but it can be something deeper: a sense of well-being, contentment, connection, and...
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...
After the Sting, When Words Linger
Few things can affect our emotional well-being as quickly as negative feedback. Whether it comes from a supervisor, colleague, family member, or friend,...
The House Gets Quiet: The Emotional Side of Back to School
Each fall, families celebrate new beginnings as children head back to school or leave for college. It's a season filled with anticipation, fresh...
Is Your Routine Helping or Holding You Back?
Here's something you might not expect, doing the same things every day isn't always what's best for your mental health. Healthy routines provide structure and...
Back to School: More Than a New Backpack
Every August backpacks are packed, calendars fill, and alarm clocks replace lazy summer mornings. It's a season of fresh starts and new opportunities. Yet...
The Power of Knowing When Not To Speak
We all have opinions to share which can be valuable in the right moment. But wisdom lies in knowing when our perspective will help—and when someone simply...
SamaraCare Welcomes Maddie McGarrah
We’re pleased to welcome Maddie McGarrah, Masters Level Clinician and Registered Play Therapist™, to SamaraCare! Maddie has more than eight years of...
The Gift of No: Making Space For What Really Matters
Many of us are taught to be helpful, dependable, and available to others. While these qualities are valuable, we can sometimes forget that it is okay to say...
Finding Your Voice, Protecting Your Peace
Standing up for yourself is not about being confrontational or seeking control—it's about recognizing that your needs, values, and boundaries deserve to be...
What if Happiness Isn’t the Goal?
What If Happiness Isn’t the Goal? We often think happiness is a feeling, but it can be something deeper: a sense of well-being, contentment, connection, and...
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...
After the Sting, When Words Linger
Few things can affect our emotional well-being as quickly as negative feedback. Whether it comes from a supervisor, colleague, family member, or friend,...
The House Gets Quiet: The Emotional Side of Back to School
Each fall, families celebrate new beginnings as children head back to school or leave for college. It's a season filled with anticipation, fresh...
Is Your Routine Helping or Holding You Back?
Here's something you might not expect, doing the same things every day isn't always what's best for your mental health. Healthy routines provide structure and...
Back to School: More Than a New Backpack
Every August backpacks are packed, calendars fill, and alarm clocks replace lazy summer mornings. It's a season of fresh starts and new opportunities. Yet...