Explore What's Next

04/27/2026

It's easy to lose sight of what matters the most to you. We get distracted by other people, our careers, our hurt pride, etc. Sometimes it feels like it's too late to do anything about it, sometimes, we just feel lost, and we don't know how to find our way back. The therapists at Explore What's Next are highly trained and hand selected to join our team. We can help you find your way back to what's essential.

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04/23/2026

Many parents often ask, Is My teen moody or depressed? Christine Frank from Explore What's Next provide 5 Tips to tell.

04/21/2026

Family is often what matters most to us. With family comes so many wonderful attributes, but it sometimes comes with unresolved emotions and feelings. Our highly trained and qualified therapists can help you navigate these emotions and feelings to live a happy and fulfilled life.

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FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION

An Explore What’s Next professional returns your call or responds to your email by the following business day.

We schedule a free initial consultation for you to meet your potential therapist, coach or group leader. You can visit the office, or talk on the phone, to discuss what service, group, or workshop you are looking for and if we fit your needs.

04/16/2026

If you have trouble sleeping, and who doesn’t from time to time, you may have heard of sleep hygiene. Sleep hygiene is a fancy schmancy term for good sleep habits. The purpose of good sleep habits is to get a good nights sleep! To encourage our bodies to relax into a good night’s sleep we […]

04/15/2026

You are not crazy. Stop gaslighting yourself. It’s not mental illness if you are reacting to an event in your life like any normal, healthy person would. In the face of loss, (and there is so much loss right now that I decline to list all of the ways because it would be too long), we naturally respond with the sadness and anger of grief. So stop denying yourself those feelings, pretending they don’t exist.

𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗗𝗿 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗮'𝘀 "𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗿 𝗚𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗳: 𝗙𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗮 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸" Or Share with someone who could benefit.
https://www.explorewhatsnext.com/depression-or-grief-five-ways-to-give-ourselves-a-break/

04/14/2026

PERINATAL MENTAL HEALTH

Pregnancy, childbirth, and parenting bring dramatic new challenges to your life, your relationships, and your emotional well-being. While it can be an exciting transition, the changes that coincide with the perinatal period can also leave you feeling overwhelmed, worried, guilty, sad, and unable to sleep or relax. Did you know that 1 in 7 moms and 1 in 10 dads suffer from postpartum depression? Here at EWN, we assess, treat, and care for moms and dads with perinatal mental health complications, including anxiety, depression, obsessions and compulsions, and psychosis. You are not alone, you are not to blame, and with help you will be well.

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04/11/2026

Mental health is a journey, not a destination, and every step towards understanding and managing it is progress.

We're thrilled to share a valuable resource from Explore What's Next: an insightful article titled "6 Ways to Live a Healthy Life with PTSD."

This enlightening piece offers practical guidance for those living with PTSD and those supporting loved ones through this journey. It provides actionable strategies, from seeking professional aid to incorporating mindfulness into daily routines.

Remember, knowledge is power, and sharing this information helps us all grow stronger. Like, comment, and share to keep this vital conversation going. Let's stand together in promoting mental health and fostering understanding and empathy.

PTSD can feel overwhelming, but it is possible to live a healthy life Dr. Kendal Vaarwerk provides 6 Ways to Live a Healthy Life with PTSD

04/09/2026

I am not a child psychologist. I am a psychologist who happens to be a mother. A mother, I am proud to say, of two amazing teenagers. Grown-ups compliment me all the time about how great my kids are: polite, funny, kind, smart. Was this my doing?

04/05/2026

Are you evaluating different aspects of your life, such as your career, marriage, or family? If you need assistance or guidance in any of these areas, please contact the "Explore What's Next" team. Our phone number is 716.308.6683, and you can also reach us via email at info@explorewhatsnext.com. It's always helpful to seek advice and support when needed, especially when making important life decisions.

04/04/2026

I know, I know, I know – I'll get to reading this article eventually. Well, no more procrastination! The time is now! Read the article NOW!

To take on a procrastinated task we need more carrot than stick. Dr Aletta creates 5 ways to avoid procrastination, check it out!

04/03/2026

Is it Binge Eating or just a healthy appetite?

Binge Eating Disorder (BED) is different from periodic binging or overeating. Binge-Eating Disorder is a serious, but treatable mental health condition.

04/02/2026

Dr. Aletta has some pretty strong views about CUSSING in Therapy. I'm not gonna repeat it here so you better read it for yourself

Is It OK to cuss In therapy? Great question! Here's the thing, words matter. I have a few thoughts on cussing in general--and in therapy.