Journaling is a powerful tool for self-discovery and emotional wellness. Embrace the power of journaling to unlock your potential for clarity, peace, and personal growth. By capturing your thoughts and feelings on paper, you can bring calm and perspective into your life, helping you navigate life’s challenges with greater ease. Start your journaling journey today…

Meet Dr. Suzie Brown, a remarkable cardiologist at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Her story is one of unwavering dedication to her patients and an inspiring journey of self-discovery through the power of music. As she underwent rigorous training, Dr. Brown faced the immense pressure of caring for patients during long hours on call while also…

By KC Royster Remaining calm and firm during nervous conversations can seem unachievable. Well, good news: Lili Powell talked through the steps of the three lessons to keep yourself mindful during the conversation. It is essential to regulate your emotional state before starting the conversation and bringing yourself into the present. First, take a deep…

 Have you felt stressed lately? Have you felt a bit unfocused and unmotivated?   Meditation might just be the key to helping you feel calmer and more focused. Meditation can be daunting and unfamiliar; you might often ask yourself what am I supposed to do? Sit in silence and empty my thoughts, what does that…

The Power of Self-Reflection and Fear-Based Decisions By KC Royster Ryan Vaugh discussed how, since the day we were born, we have always steered ourselves toward positive or negative feelings, which leads to extreme actions such as ending relationships, blaming others, and imprisoning ourselves in tunnel vision to avoid shame. Now, we have the Importance…

Note from Ruth: Being kind is nice, right? Of course, but how can we take this “be kind” message and implement it in all our daily interactions? Being kind comes into play when interfacing with someone who has some traumatic experiences that cause them, at some level, to remember the trauma. Emotional triggers can happen…

I am a Social Worker. I am also a mom of an adult child with SMI, specifically bi-polar disorder. My child is 23 and I pray that she welcomes God into her life. That’s the mom in me talking. As a social worker, I want her to get a job, find a great partner who…

How Outdoor Therapy Helps Throughout the pandemic, unique approaches to therapy were developed to continue necessary mental health services while maintaining health & safety protocols. We saw the rise of Telehealth, mobile wellness applications, and here at VCS- in order to stay ahead of the curve- we have decided to add another component to our…

PUENTES: Building Bridges to Stronger Mental Health According to the 2020 U.S. Census figures analyzed by LoHud/The Journal News, the number of Latino/a people living in Rockland County has increased by more than a third since 2010. According to this data, Rockland is home to 66,451 Latino/a, an increase of 17,667 people who share this…