Maria Diaz, LMHC, LPC, EMDR Certified Therapist Licensed to Practice in NY, NJ, CT and FL Throughout the past few weeks, the theme around perspective has been yelling in my ear loud and clear. As a wife, mom of two very active children, therapist and business owner it's one of the many things I had to lean on when I recently fell, fractured my ankle and had to have surgery all within the same week. Talk about perspective when chaos appears to be erupting all around you. And a

Staying encouraged during difficult times can be one of the hardest things to do, especially when everything seems to be going wrong and emotions get overwhelming. Whether it's due to personal challenges, work-related stress, or simply the weight of daily responsibilities, staying encouraged can sometimes feel like an uphill battle. Although difficult, staying encouraged is not impossible. By identifying and implementing certain strategies, it is possible to maintain a positi