Beth Plachetka Articles Dec 4, 2025 Lights are everywhere during the holiday season. Lights shine on our trees, illuminate the outside of houses, sway from lamp posts. Candles glow on mantles, are reflected in mirrors, and decorate windowsills. Nature provides light in the winter sky, with the moon and constellations offering peace and tranquility as well as offering an unchanging...
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 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...
