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...
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October is recognized as Bullying Awareness Month, a time dedicated to highlighting the impact of bullying and promoting strategies to prevent it. Bullying, whether physical, verbal, or online, affects millions of people across the globe, including adults in the workplace. It can leave lasting emotional and psychological scars, affecting...
Navigating the educational system is essential for parents and teachers committed to protecting, nurturing, and educating children. While interactions with schools often focus on specific teachers, buildings, or districts, it’s crucial to understand the broader system that shapes education. The educational system can be visualized as a hierarchy,...
How Can We Reduce Our Anxiety? Social Worker, Dr. Beth Plachetka from Safe Harbor Counseling and Dr. Beth Speaks is doing a 3 week mini series on Your Life Matters about anxiety. This week she is discussing ways we can reduce our anxiety. Join Dr. Beth Plachetka today and every Monday morning at 8:55 am on WSPY 107.1 for Your Life Matters. To...
Many more people are suffering from anxiety on a daily basis and do not know where to turn for help. The worries of our safety, job security, and family lay heavy on our minds. The unanswered questions of, “What should I do?” with regard to work, school and socializing feel overwhelming and are causing more anxiety in everyone. Join Clinical...