Article by Rian Razo, MA Imagine this. You haven’t been feeling like yourself for a while now. Days go by and you notice you have been feeling more anxious and stressed. You recently lost your job due to company cutbacks and have lost your insurance. Your family has noticed that you have been irritable and […]
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Below are some useful articles written by past & present employees.
‘Tis the Season
Tuesday, November 29th, 2022by Noemi Flores, MSW, CSW The holiday season is typically perceived as a time of celebration, a time of giving, sharing, and creating traditions. However, for many individuals the holidays can be filled with increased anxiety, stress, grief, and financial pressure. There are numerous reasons why the holidays can feel blue rather than jolly and […]
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Tuesday, October 25th, 2022Article by Rian Razo, MA Gratitude is defined by the Oxford dictionary as “the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness.” With Thanksgiving approaching, it is the perfect time to practice gratitude. The holidays bring on family togetherness and memories. Simultaneously, the holidays can bring on feelings of grief, […]
Read more...Suicide Prevention is Everyone’s Business
Tuesday, August 30th, 2022Article by Rian Razo, MA World Suicide Prevention Day is Sunday, September 10th. According to the World’s Health Organization (WHO), every 40 seconds someone loses their life to suicide. For people aged 15-29, suicide is the leading cause of death. How do we raise awareness to prevent suicide? We can all do our part to […]
Read more...A Broader Perspective on Mental Health
Tuesday, July 26th, 2022Article by: Noemi Flores, MSW, CSW As a bilingual/bicultural woman with Mexican roots, I have always made it a priority to immerse myself in both my cultures as well as my husband’s Central American roots. Many individuals, just like me, are familiar with the struggle of juggling two languages, two or three cultures, and a […]
Read more...Relational Therapy Services
Wednesday, May 25th, 2022At Pennock Center, we know the importance of strong, healthy relationships and the impact they have on our lives. Have you wondered about relational therapy? Could it work for you? Family therapy is a tool that can help to implement boundaries, increase moments of healthy communication, and respect in the family unit. It is a […]
Read more...Healing Hearts Virtual Auction
Tuesday, January 18th, 2022Healing Hearts is here! We are so excited for our upcoming virtual auction on February 25th – March 5th! Pennock Center has partnered with 32 Auctions to offer a fun, user-friendly experience and we can’t wait for you to join us! We have received loads of terrific auction items from our generous donors. There will […]
Read more...New Year, New Goals
Wednesday, November 17th, 2021Article by Kelly Webb, Intern How many times have you made a new year’s resolution, committed to reaching your goal, only to be three weeks into the new year and it feels like the wheels fell off the bus? Has that goal to lose weight fallen by the wayside because a guy in front of […]
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