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Beth Plachetka Bullying, Safe Harbor Counseling Oct 2, 2025 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...
Beth Plachetka Safe Harbor Counseling, School Sep 25, 2025 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,...
Beth Plachetka Anxiety, Articles, Back to School Aug 24, 2025 As the school year begins, students and parents alike can experience a wave of emotions—excitement, anticipation, and, for many, anxiety. Back-to-school stress can stem from academic pressures, social worries, or simply adjusting to a new routine. The good news is that with the right tools, families can not only manage this stress but use it as...
Beth Plachetka Articles, Father's Day Jun 13, 2025 As Father’s Day approaches, we often reflect on the love, protection, and wisdom fathers provide throughout our lives. At Safe Harbor Counseling, we recognize that fatherhood is not a one-size-fits-all role, but rather a journey that evolves over time. According to Dr. Beth Plachetka, LCSW, EdD and owner of Safe Harbor Counseling, fatherhood can...
Beth Plachetka Articles, Change, News Jul 2, 2024 Change is both inevitable and challenging. The way we address change in our life can impact our mental health, and can lead to symptoms of depression and/or anxiety. Depression typically keeps us locked in the past; we regret decisions and actions, either those made, those avoided, or both. Anxiety freezes us in the present as we try to make...