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As we celebrate Social Worker Month, I’m proud to help bring school social workers together through the NYS School Socia...
02/16/2026

As we celebrate Social Worker Month, I’m proud to help bring school social workers together through the NYS School Social Workers’ Association, Westchester/Rockland Region.

In my role as Westchester Regional Co-Chair, one of my priorities is creating opportunities for connection, collaboration, and professional growth. The work we do each day to support students, families, and school communities is meaningful and complex, and investing in our professional community strengthens our collective impact.

Join us for an evening of networking and connection, featuring a student and parent presentation on newly developed Kindness Cards, opportunities to collaborate with colleagues, and professional headshots in a welcoming local setting.

March 12, 2026
4–6 PM
Momo’s Café, Ardsley, NY

RSVP by March 10th to mjohnson@nyssswa.org or jsanchezyoung@nyssswa.org

I hope you will join us in celebrating our profession and investing in connection.

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Valentine’s Day is a reminder to love others and to love yourself.Self-love is in the pause.Self-love is choosing compas...
02/14/2026

Valentine’s Day is a reminder to love others and to love yourself.

Self-love is in the pause.
Self-love is choosing compassion over criticism.
Self-love is reminding yourself that you are worthy, even on difficult days.

In DBT, we know that how we treat ourselves shapes how we move through the world.

Today, choose to be on your own side.

What is one way you can show yourself kindness today? ❤️

World Cancer Day 🎗🩷I am a breast cancer survivor.I was diagnosed at 34, just eight weeks after giving birth to my second...
02/05/2026

World Cancer Day 🎗🩷

I am a breast cancer survivor.

I was diagnosed at 34, just eight weeks after giving birth to my second child. My oldest was only three and a half.
I underwent chemotherapy, adjunctive therapy, and surgeries.

Today, I offer support not only as a therapist but also as someone who has lived this journey.

If you or someone you love has been diagnosed, is in treatment, or is navigating recovery, you don’t have to do it alone. Professional support matters.

One organization that was instrumental in my healing is Cancer Support Community of Westchester (), formerly Gilda’s Club Westchester. Their support makes a difference.

For those not personally affected by cancer, awareness matters too. Days like today remind us how critical prevention and early detection are. Staying up to date with annual checkups saves lives.

If you need support, visit the link in my bio or
www.westchestertherapyservices.com

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An urge is not a command.Emotions show up.Urges follow.And then comes the pause.When we acknowledge the emotion, recogni...
02/04/2026

An urge is not a command.

Emotions show up.
Urges follow.
And then comes the pause.

When we acknowledge the emotion, recognize the urge, and pause before reacting, we create space for choice.

Skills like STOP help slow the moment down:
Stop.
Take a step back.
Observe what’s happening.
Proceed mindfully.

The goal isn’t to eliminate emotions or urges.
It’s to respond with awareness instead of reacting automatically.

Pause first.
Then proceed with intention.

Where do you usually catch yourself, at the urge or right before the action?





Investing in connection is not optional. It is foundational. Relationships are the work, in schools, leadership, and eve...
02/02/2026

Investing in connection is not optional. It is foundational. Relationships are the work, in schools, leadership, and everyday life.

Accountability and support do not compete. They work together. Real change happens in the WITH space.

When we lead with connection, repair becomes possible. Support and accountability create sustainable change.

Restorative practices remind us of something essential. How we respond matters just as much as what we address.

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Investing in connection.This week, I’m attending a 3-day Restorative Practices workshop to deepen my learning about how ...
02/02/2026

Investing in connection.

This week, I’m attending a 3-day Restorative Practices workshop to deepen my learning about how we build, repair, and sustain relationships.

Restorative practices remind us that relationships are the work.
In schools.
In leadership.
In parenting.
In teams.
In everyday life.

Whether we’re supporting students, collaborating with colleagues, leading organizations, or navigating family dynamics, restorative practices help us:
• strengthen trust
• create psychological safety
• repair harm with dignity
• move from blame to accountability
• keep people connected, even in moments of challenge

At the heart of restorative work is a simple but powerful shift:
Who was impacted, and what’s needed to move forward?

I’m grateful to continue learning tools that support presence, repair, and meaningful connection across classrooms, meeting rooms, homes, and communities.

Because sustainable change starts with how we relate to one another.




As we begin a new year, the New York State School Social Workers’ Association (NYSSSWA) Board came together to plan, col...
01/31/2026

As we begin a new year, the New York State School Social Workers’ Association (NYSSSWA) Board came together to plan, collaborate, and set priorities for supporting school social workers across New York State.

NYSSSWA is the only statewide professional organization dedicated exclusively to advancing the visibility, viability, and impact of school social work while advocating for students, families, and school communities through professional development, leadership, and systems-level advocacy.

This board meeting was a powerful reminder of what happens when committed professionals come together with a shared mission: to strengthen our profession, elevate school-based mental health, and ensure school social workers are supported, informed, and empowered in their work.

If you have not yet renewed your membership, or if you’re considering becoming a member don’t hesitate. Join NYSSSWA today and be part of a professional community that is shaping the future of school social work across New York State.

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Have you heard of an Angel Shot? I hadn't, but everyone should know about it. It’s not a drink; it’s a subtle way to ask...
01/30/2026

Have you heard of an Angel Shot? I hadn't, but everyone should know about it.

It’s not a drink; it’s a subtle way to ask for help. If you’re at a bar and feel unsafe, uneasy, or need a discreet exit, you can request an Angel Shot from the bartender. Depending on the establishment, it can signal that you need support, a safe es**rt out, or immediate assistance.

Remember: You don’t need perfect words or to justify your feelings. Your safety comes first.

Share this; someone might really benefit from knowing.

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A Year in Reflection As this year comes to a close, I’m noticing how much has shifted, not just in what I did but in how...
12/30/2025

A Year in Reflection

As this year comes to a close, I’m noticing how much has shifted, not just in what I did but in how I showed up.

There were moments of growth that felt exciting, moments of stretching that felt uncomfortable, and pauses that taught me more than any productivity could. I learned (again) that presence matters more than perfection, that slowing down is a skill, and that tending to my nervous system changes everything.

This year reminded me that reflection isn’t about judging where you landed; it’s about honoring how far you’ve come.

Taking a breath.
Taking stock.
Carrying forward what truly matters. 🤍

Here’s to integration, intention, and moving ahead with a little more wisdom and a lot more self-compassion.

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We spend so much of the season trying to craft the “perfect” moment; the right photo, the right gathering, the right fee...
12/10/2025

We spend so much of the season trying to craft the “perfect” moment; the right photo, the right gathering, the right feeling.
But this time of year isn’t about perfection. It’s about presence.

This image says it best:
Most holiday stress comes from trying to create a moment instead of simply being in one.

In DBT, we call this returning to Wise Mind; pausing long enough to notice the sights, sounds, and small sparks of joy already around us. You don’t have to manufacture magic. You just have to be here for it.

Wishing you a season of gentleness, grounding, and moments that unfold naturally.

Mental Health & Art at the MetThere’s something powerful about standing in front of a painting and letting yourself simp...
12/08/2025

Mental Health & Art at the Met

There’s something powerful about standing in front of a painting and letting yourself simply be.

As a social worker, moments like this feel like a reset, a quiet pause where my nervous system softens and I can reconnect with presence, beauty, and breath.

Art reminds us that:
🎨 Every story has layers
🎨 Slowing down is a regulation skill
🎨 Emotion doesn’t need justification
🎨 Stillness can be healing

In a world that pulls us in a thousand directions, spaces like The Met offer a grounding reminder:
you’re allowed to pause, observe, and refill your own cup.

Mental health is nurtured in these quiet, reflective moments, not just in therapy rooms, but in the everyday places where we allow ourselves to return to our Wise Mind.

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