• Questions to ask yourself when you're stressed
    1). Whose feelings am I absorbing? 2). How is stress affecting me? 3). If I continue to worry about something, will anything change? 4). How can I avoid or reduce stress in my Read more
  • How being outdoors can reduce stress
    Being outdoors can improve your health and well being in five of the following ways: 1). It lowers YOUR blood pressure and reduces stress- spending some time walking around, and observing Read more
  • How to Understand your Stress Triggers
    1.     Take this 5 minute assessment on stress triggers - https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/tests/personality/what-are-your-stress-triggers 2.     Keep a written log about your stress – Take time daily to document your stress Read more
  • How to Declutter and Destress your Workspace
    1.     Identify what you appreciate and find frustrating about your workspace – What can you change and what must remain?  Focus on improving what you can change. 2.   Read more
  • Tips on processing your day
    Answer the following questions daily to process your work day.  Consider using the notepad section of your phone to jot down your answers each day.  Reflect on any patterns.    Reflect Read more
  • Mindfulness Journaling
    Here are some tips and tricks for efficient and effective mindfulness journaling.    1. Buy a journal you actually want to use – Purchase a journal that meets your needs and Read more
  • How to Develop a Self-Care Plan
    1. Make a list of self-care activities you can engage in – Start with 3 columns:  1-5 minute, 15-30 minute, and 1 hour or more activities.  Reflect on what you Read more
  • Trigger Warning: Suicide
    As Pride month comes to a close, we would like to take a moment to recognize serious challenges faced by the LGBTQ community that are often perpetuated by social stigma, Read more
  • We stand with all individuals affected by the recent overturning of Roe V Wade.
    We are devastated to learn of the recent Supreme Court ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade, which will eliminate safe and accessible abortions for over 35 million women. This will not Read more
  • Mental Health resources for the Transgender Community
    Last week, we shared resources and information about the LGBTQ community and specific resources to guide their mental health treatment journey. This week, we will focus on the specific barriers Read more
  • Today Old City Counseling celebrates Juneteenth.
    Juneteenth celebrates the emancipation of slavery that occurred on June 19, 1865. Former president Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation to free enslaved African Americans on January 1st of 1863, Read more
  • Happy Pride month and welcome back to our blog!
    Happy Pride month and welcome back to our blog! Each month Old City Counseling will publish one blog post on a various topic to support or mission of helping individuals Read more
  • Job Posting - Licensed Mental Health Clinician
    Old City Counseling is currently searching for a Licensed ClinicianRequirements:•Candidates must possess valid NJ and/or PA professional license (LPC, LCSW, Psychologist only)Preferred skills:•Experience working within integrated care as a member Read more