Beth Plachetka Articles, Gratitude, Safe Harbor Counseling Nov 6, 2025 A person’s mental health is an important contributing factor to living a happy and meaningful life. “Challenges to our mental health surround us,” explained Dr. Beth Plachetka, LCSW, EdD, and owner of Safe Harbor Counseling. “Our physical and financial safety is jeopardized in our country and in our communities. Our emotional connections and...
Beth Plachetka Articles, Gratitude Nov 26, 2021 Thanksgiving is over but living a grateful life should not end. Being grateful should not just happen during the month of November or at Thanksgiving. Gratitude is important all year long. It strengthens our mental health and the lives of others. This month we learned many lessons about gratitude: Gratitude gives us strength. It’s an affirmation...
Beth Plachetka Gratitude, Thankful, Thanksgiving Nov 5, 2021 November is the month of Thanksgiving and reflecting on Gratitude and Giving Thanks. Our focus this month will be Why Gratitude Is Good For Us. Difficulties don't disappear instantly when we develop an approach to life that includes gratitude, but it can be a habit that we develop and rely on to use to support ourselves and others throughout the...
Beth Plachetka Articles, Gratitude Jan 22, 2021 When life is stressful and unpredictable, especially during challenging times like we are facing now, what is there to be grateful for? Research shows that it’s more important than ever to feel grateful when times are tough. Not only does gratitude improve relationships and physical and psychological health, it enhances empathy, reduces...
Beth Plachetka Articles, Gratitude, Your Life Matters Nov 20, 2020 When life is stressful and unpredictable, especially during challenging times like we are facing now, what is there to be grateful for? Research shows that it's more important than ever to feel grateful when times are tough. Not only does gratitude improve relationships and physical and psychological health, it enhances empathy, reduces...
