I am afraid we have lost the plot when it comes to human interaction. We have somehow come to the place where we take almost any and all criticism or disagreement as hate or attack. […]
Each month, Lowell-based licensed counselor Joe Martino shares tips and advice regarding how to overcome obstacles and live better. We’re one month into 2023, and it’s been an exciting year. It seems like we’ve […]
The holidays are here. Thanksgiving having just finished (Michigan beating that team down south of us) and the end of the year is fast approaching. Family dinners, friends gathering, spirit of good cheer and love. […]
Maria sat across from me perplexed and confused. She felt hopeless and alone. It wasn’t Maria’s mental health that she needed to talk about. It wasn’t even her son’s mental health that she wanted to […]
If you’re like me, it might be hard to believe that we are almost to the end of July. With schools starting before Labor Day, a new year is less than a month away for […]
Sometimes, when I go out to eat, I embarrass my family. Well, mostly, I embarrass my kids. I love to ask one of two questions. And now, I would like to ask you one of […]
Listen to those we disagree with and whom disagree with us so that we can benefit. I am afraid we have lost the plot regarding human interaction. We have somehow come to the place where […]
Joe’s wife, Erica is the author of this month’s article. This week, I explained to a client that the most magical adrenaline-filled moment I’ve ever experienced was the day I became a mother. The emotions […]
With the holiday seasons being here, today’s topic seems almost obscene. And yet, I feel it is something that we need to discuss. I had planned on writing a post about watching our mental health […]
Thanksgiving is here. The holiday year end cycle is fully upon us. As you may or may not know, the holidays are not happy times for many people. Even people who enjoy this time of […]
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