by Beth Plachetka | Apr 18, 2023 | Articles, Fears
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...
by Beth Plachetka | Oct 26, 2022 | Articles, Bullying
October is Bullying Awareness Month, a perfect time to address the horrors of bullying. Bullying isn’t found only in schools; it also occurs regularly in companies, where financial losses and decreased morale can be commonplace. Observers tend to merely move...
by Beth Plachetka | Aug 26, 2022 | Articles, Back to School
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...
by Beth Plachetka | Aug 18, 2022 | Articles, Back to School, News
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...
by Beth Plachetka | Jul 4, 2022 | 4th of July, Articles
Life is Messy but Don’t Despair! The 4th of July is a celebration of HOPE for the future, but sometime life can be overwhelming, and it feels like HOPE is out of our reach. Life can be messy. Sometimes it’s a small mess, other times the messiness permeates every...
by Beth Plachetka | Jun 3, 2022 | Articles, Mental Health, News, Remembering
Your memories can improve and support your mental health. In this week’s podcast, Dr. Beth Plachetka from Dr. Beth Speaks and Safe Harbor Counseling is looking to the past to help with our mental health. Reflection on the past can help us to accept ourselves in the...
by Beth Plachetka | May 20, 2022 | Articles, Mental Health Check, News
May is Mental Health Month. We are reminded that our mental health is just as important as our physical health. You are going to the doctor for a yearly checkup. Why aren’t you checking your mental health on a regular basis? Dr. Beth Plachetka from Dr. Beth Speaks and...
by Beth Plachetka | May 6, 2022 | Articles, Mental Health, Mother's Day
May is Mental Health Month. It is time to make your mental health a priority. Each week Dr. Beth Plachetka of Dr. Beth Speaks and Safe Harbor Counseling will be sharing mental health hacks to help you become healthier mentally. This weekend we celebrate...
by Beth Plachetka | Mar 24, 2022 | Articles, Health, Healthy Change, News
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...
by Beth Plachetka | Mar 10, 2022 | News
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...
