My family is split when it comes to political views. With the holidays coming up, how do we have these discussions without ending up in a fight?

This pandemic has truly impacted everyone but in reality most of this is out of our control. The support of others during these times can really make a huge difference.

Clinical depression is chronic and happens frequently, over a long period of time. Dr. Michelle K. Murray provides resources that will help provide you the support that you need.

After 27 years with the majority of those serving as Executive Director, Dennis Wiley announces his plan for retirement from Nexus-Onarga Family Healing.

Lydia*, a young woman suffering from extensive trauma, was receiving intensive therapy at Nexus-Woodbourne. During her stay, she expressed a passion for cooking. Staff recognized that passion and used it to build her confidence and her independence. They helped her obtain her food safety licensure and training. They taught her to manage the food expense budget for the program. And, every Friday, she prepared a special dinner for her unit.

Building Skills and Experience

Lydia was very proud that she was able to obtain the real-life skills she desired for independence. She even worked on creating a business plan for a food truck. After graduating from Nexus-Woodbourne, she enrolled in a Job Corps program that would help her continue down the path to reaching her goals.

We have all made accommodations over the past several months that have moved from imaginative to frustrating to numbing. Margaret Vimont reflects on the small changes she's made in relief and self-care that open up a new pathway. 

I loaned my daughter a significant amount of money because she lost her job but now she is back on feet and she has not made any attempt to pay me back.

We are quick to judge parents, even when we don’t know the backstory. In residential treatment, we work hard to recognize the parent’s effort in trying to find help for their child, no matter how they show up throughout the treatment process.

My friend hung himself 15 years ago and I still blame myself. Every day I feel like I’m just going through the motions and can’t seem to feel excited about anything.

It is very important for the caregiver to be involved in their child's therapy. As the caregiver you provide the most treatment, your therapist needs your input, and the therapists are here to support you.