Shining the Light

Bright Light Counseling Center's Blog on all things Mental Health

Dr. Beth Marnix

Gratitude and the Holidays

Learn how to jump start your practice of gratitude with these 5 tips.

Bright Light Counseling Center

How to Survive the Holidays With Family

Worried about your upcoming holidays? Do you have family conflicts or stressful relationships? Read on for 5 Tips to Cope with your family.

Nancy Samardzic

Hindsight is 2020

The new year is here. It felt like it would never get here - but at the same time it felt like time kept flying by. At the end of each...

Nancy Samardzic

Don't Forget about You this Holiday Season

Holidays are usually filled with lots of running around and trying to get everything done on your list. You try your best not to forget...

Nancy Samardzic

Thanksgiving 2020: A Different Kind of Celebration

I wanted to circle back and share some ideas on how you can still celebrate Thanksgiving this year and still have a great time (hold off on

Nancy Samardzic

Coping With the Holidays: Home Alone Edition

2020 has been an interesting year, to say the least. I have, and I am guessing you have, dealt with changes to your work, school, and...