Time in Nature

Time in Nature

Time in Nature By Shelley Galasso Bonanno, MA, LLP / Photography by Mike Ferdinande Nature comes in all shapes and sizes, from the neighborhood nature trail to magnificent mountains and oceans. Spending time in nature can clear our minds and help us relax. Recent...
Winter Getting You Down?

Winter Getting You Down?

Winter Getting You Down? (from the Winter 2022 issue) By Shelley Galasso Bonanno, MA, LLP Cold weather and a lack of sunshine can affect most people’s mental health. Shorter periods of sunlight affect our body’s natural internal clock – our circadian rhythms....
The Many Benefits of Meditation

The Many Benefits of Meditation

The Many Benefits of Meditation By Shelley Galasso Bonanno, MA, LLP Since the pandemic started, many have expressed increased symptoms of anxiety and stress. Feeling uncertain and unsettled in a world we cannot control. Difficulties sleeping and disruption to inner...
Winter Blues or Something More?

Winter Blues or Something More?

Winter Blues or Something More? By Shelley Galasso Bonanno, MA, LLP As fall turns to winter, the days become colder and sunlight dwindles. During the winter season, for many, it is not unusual to experience a cluster of symptoms that are often referred to as the...
Domestic Violence In The Age Of Covid-19

Domestic Violence In The Age Of Covid-19

Domestic Violence In The Age Of Covid-19 By Shelley Galasso Bonanno, MA, LLP Stay home. Stay safe. A commonly heard phrase in the age of COVID-19. But is home always a place of refuge? As more individuals have been forced to stay at home, domestic violence and divorce...