Goal setting is grounded in figuring out what it is you want to change and making a plan for how to achieve it. Goal setting can sound like an overwhelming task, however, goal setting is an essential activity for change.

Have you ever wished you could go back in time and tell your younger self something? Do you feel like you could change something from your past? You have more power than you realize that can be used for healing from things that have happened to you.

The rise of social media in today’s generation can consume us in more ways than we can imagine, sometimes causing more harm than good. Don’t get me wrong, social media can bring us joy in many ways, like finding that cool recipe you saw or a video that made you smile. However, it is how we react to others’ social media stories, pictures and videos that can lead us to feel bad, guilty, or sad about our personal lives. 

My name is Mia Rosenberg and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, certified Child and Family Therapist, and the proud owner of Upsider Therapy, LCSW PLLC (“Upsider”). Here at Upsider I work with children, adolescents, young adults and families. My specialties include social skills, anxiety, depression, relationships and friendships, behavior concerns, executive function, daily living activities, and parent coaching. I have a background in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, however, my application of the technique is on a case-by-case basis, as many other modalities are used throughout our time together.

As children begin to get older and their maturity level begins to grow, there are many changes that evolve over the course of their teenage years. Friendships, diets, habits, and relationships are only a few of the things that begin to shift as children move into their teenage years.

When it is so cold and snowy outside, do you ever find yourself not wanting to leave your home? Does it feel like you have been cooped up for days? Are you and your family starting to get cabin fever? Are your kids starting to get their hands on things that they shouldn’t? Try some indoor sensory activities.

It’s hard to believe that summer is over and fall is upon us. This time brings new school supplies, new after-school activities and of course, new friends! But, the start of a new school year can also feel overwhelming for both children and parents alike.

Every day kids face obstacles that make them feel that no matter what they just cannot do it. They can’t get up in the morning. They can’t do their homework. They can’t exercise. They can’t eat healthy. They can’t engage in the lesson during class. They just can’t.