Eliminate Fear to Reduce Anxiety

Eliminate Fear to Reduce Anxiety

What are you most afraid of? The answer to this thought-provoking question could be job loss, abandonment, humiliation, financial destruction, illness, or death, among others. According to Dr. Beth Plachetka, LCSW, EdD and owner of Safe Harbor Counseling, what we fear...
Know and Support Your School System!

Know and Support Your School System!

For most of us, our interactions with the school are with specific teachers, the building, and the district. There’s a much bigger system that supports and defines what happens in education. It is important to have a bullseye view of your school system and know how...
Tips for Back to School!

Tips for Back to School!

A new school year is a new beginning! How do we make this year a success for the children, the parents, and the teachers?   Social Worker, Dr. Beth Plachetka from Safe Harbor Counseling and Dr. Beth Speaks is helping us get ready for a great school year with her...
Take Time For Your Health!

Take Time For Your Health!

We take health and habits for granted. We act like we can skip meals, exercise, and sleep without any consequence. If you do not take time to be healthy then not only does your physical health suffer but also your mental health. Your mind and body are connected, a...
Be S.M.A.R.T.

Be S.M.A.R.T.

Life is constantly changing. That change can be hard for us to adapt to. How can we make changes in our life easier? BE SMART! Dr. Beth Plachetka teaches us the steps to making a changes in our life: Specific Measurable Achievable/Attainable Realistic/Relevant Timely...