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Compass Wellness Associates, LCSWs, PLLC

We are a private counseling and wellness practice based in NY. www.compasswellnesspllc.com book a free consultation today 🙏🏻🩵

We serve clients as young as 4 years and every stage and phase throughout adolescence and adulthood.

03/26/2026

Thank you so much to Dr. Daria Hanssen and the Social Work Association for inviting our Co-founder and adjunct professor, Kimberly Mazza, LCSW to take part in their annual Social Work Panel in honor of !
It was so nice to connect with other social workers in the field like our neighbor, Nicole Wong, LCSW , Andrew O'Grady, LCSW from
And Andrew Heaton from

Social Work Month, celebrated every March, honors the over 810,000 social workers in the U.S. who provide crucial services in mental health, schools, and child welfare. Led by the National Association of Social Workers (NASW), the month raises awareness of the profession's contributions and advocates for policies supporting marginalized populations. The 2026 theme is “Social Work: Uplift. Defend. Transform”.

Key Aspects of Social Work Month

Purpose: The initiative aims to highlight how social workers heal, support communities, and advocate for human rights.

History: First established in March 1963 by the NASW to bolster public support for the profession.

Activities: The month features campaigns highlighting "A Day in the Life" of social workers, educational initiatives, and professional networking events.

Theme Focus: The 2026 theme centers on empowering social workers to strengthen community resilience, support mental health, and influence policy.

Social workers are recognized for being active in diverse fields, including hospitals, schools, and federal agencies, making them essential to community well-being.

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03/25/2026

Y'all... It's our annual reminder...
Pregnancy Announcements on April Fool's Day are NOT funny and here is why:
👫 1 in 8 are struggling to
📉 1 in 4 result in
♀️1 in 5 are childless and not by choice
💔 There are over 6.1 million cases of infertility each year in the United States
😒 Find another way to be funny
If you or someone you know is in need of talking to someone who is trained in infertility and pregnancy loss 👇🏼
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03/22/2026

🌛Your mental health doesn’t have to look the same every week of the month. 🌙
🌑We often expect ourselves to maintain a 24-hour internal clock, but for many, we actually operate on a 28-day (ish) cycle. If you feel more anxious, irritable, or "foggy" during certain phases, you aren't failing—you’re fluctuating.

🌒Here is how to practice cycle-synced self-care for your mind:

🌖The Follicular Phase (New Beginnings): Your energy is rising. This is the time to tackle those "big" social goals or start a new habit. Use this mental clarity to plan ahead.

🌗The Ovulatory Phase (The Peak): Connection is key. If you’re feeling social, lean into it! This is often when we feel most resilient.

🌕The Luteal Phase (The Turn): Progesterone rises and then drops, which can trigger the "inner critic." Lower your expectations. It’s okay to decline invitations and prioritize "cozy" over "productive."

🌗The Menstrual Phase (The Release): Rest is a clinical necessity, not a luxury. Focus on grounding exercises, gentle movement, and extra sleep.

🌛The takeaway: Stop fighting your biology and start collaborating with it. When you honor your need for rest, you prevent the burnout that makes the next cycle even harder. 🤍
Reflect: Which phase of your cycle do you find the most mentally taxing?
Would you like to meet with a clinician who specializes in women's reproductive health?
👇🏻
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03/13/2026

Hey! Stop right there!
LIFE JUST GOT A WHOLE LOT EASIER!
Stop playing phone tag! 📞❌
We know your schedule is packed, so we’ve made things a little easier.
👩🏻‍💻You can now book your consultation directly through our website in just a few seconds.
⏰Whether it’s 2 AM or 2 PM, you can book your consultation with one of our therapists in a few easy clicks.
✨ How to do it:
Head to 🔗 www.compasswellnesspllc.com
Click on the "Book a Consultation" button.
Get a confirmation instantly through our electronic health record!
Ready to get on the calendar? Hit the link and let’s get you scheduled! 📅✨
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03/11/2026

It’s a common frustration, and to an outsider, it can look like defiance or "being difficult." However, for someone with ADHD, the struggle to follow "stupid" instructions is usually rooted in the way their brain processes dopamine and executive function.

1. The "Interest-Based" Nervous System
Most people have an importance-based nervous system; they can complete a task simply because it’s a requirement or because someone in authority told them to.
ADHD brains operate on an interest-based nervous system. They are driven by:
Interest: Is it engaging?
Novelty: Is it new?
Challenge: Is it a puzzle to solve?
Urgency: Is there an immediate consequence?
If an instruction is perceived as "stupid," it lacks all of these drivers. Without interest or logic, the ADHD brain struggles to self-generate the dopamine required to actually start the task.
2. The Efficiency Filter
Many people with ADHD have spent their lives developing "hacks" to manage their energy. As a result, they tend to be hyper-focused on efficiency.
If a rule seems redundant or illogical, the ADHD brain views it as a "waste of RAM."
Doing something the "long way" when a faster way exists feels like a cognitive glitch. It’s hard to force a brain to do something inefficiently when it is already working overtime just to stay focused.
3. Executive Function & "The Why"
Executive function is the brain's management system. For those with ADHD, this system is often underpowered.
Contextualizing: ADHD individuals often need to understand the "Big Picture" to see where a small task fits.
Working Memory: If a task feels meaningless, the brain is less likely to hold that instruction in its working memory. It essentially "deletes" the information because it has been flagged as low-priority data.
4. Low Tolerance for Boredom
For a neurotypical person, boredom is a mild annoyance. For someone with ADHD, under-stimulation can feel like physical restlessness or extreme irritability. Following a "stupid" instruction is the epitome of under-stimulation, leading to a "lock-up" where the person simply cannot bring themselves to do it.

03/08/2026

👑✨Happy International Women’s Day to the queens who juggle careers, chaotic schedules, and still find time to be absolute legends!
👑✨ Today we celebrate strength, humor, and breaking barriers. Cheers to the women who make history—and bring snacks while doing it. 🍟💪
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03/05/2026

✨ History isn’t just a "his" story... it’s a HERstory! ✨

💃🏻March is Women’s History Month, and while we’re all about celebrating the legends you know (looking at you, Rosa and Eleanor), there is a whole galaxy of women who changed the world while the history books were looking the other way.
Here are three "did you know" facts to drop at your next brunch:

👩🏻‍💻The First Computer Programmer? Her name was Ada Lovelace. In the 1840s—way before Silicon Valley was a thing—she wrote the first algorithm intended for a machine.

📍GPS exists because of her: Dr. Gladys West was a mathematician whose work on satellite geodesy models laid the literal groundwork for the GPS we use to find the nearest coffee shop today.

⚖️The "Mother of the Civil Rights Movement" before 1955: Many people don't know Claudette Colvin refused to give up her seat on a bus NINE months before Rosa Parks did. She was only 15 years old! 🚌

⁉️Why we celebrate
This month isn't just about looking back; it’s about recognizing that the rights and comforts we enjoy today were "radical ideas" just a few generations ago. From the lab to the ballot box to the boardroom, women have been the silent (and often very loud) architects of our modern world.

📣How to celebrate this month:
📚Read: Pick up a biography of a woman in a field you love.
👯Support: Shop at women-owned local businesses.
🗣️Shoutout: Tag a woman in the comments who is making her own history right now.

Happy Women's History Month! Let's keep breaking ceilings (the glass is messy, but the view is better). 🥂💪
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03/03/2026

Have you heard of Bowen Therapy? Our office sublets to an amazing named Danielle Mollela and she is hosting an event on 3/8 for you to learn more:

🤓Learn the basics of Bowen Therapy and discover how gentle, hands-on techniques can support the body’s natural ability to relax, reset, and heal. This in-person introductory class is perfect for bodyworkers, therapists, and anyone interested in natural, holistic care

🐣For parents seeking natural ways to support their child’s well-being, Bowen therapy offers a nurturing path to help little bodies thrive!

🫶🏻Bowen Helps
- Improves Sleep
- Supports Digestion
- Relieves Colic and Gas
- Enhances Immune Function
- Balances the Nervous System

🐣Bowen therapy is gentle, safe, and tailored to each person’s needs, making it an excellent therapy for promoting health and comfort from infancy through childhood.
For parents seeking natural ways to support their child’s well-being, Bowen therapy offers a nurturing path to help little bodies thrive.

You can utilize this modality in her Poughkeepsie location:
24 Davis Ave Poughkeepsie NY 12603, or ask about her primary location!

Blue Dragonfly Bodywork
www.1bluedragonfly.com

03/02/2026

It’s March! 🌸 That means it’s finally Social Work Month! 🥳

🎉 We are celebrating the magic makers, the crisis managers, and the people who can find community resources in their sleep. ☕✨

📣 Shoutout to all our fellow SWers! Thank you for the endless empathy, the mountains of paperwork, and for being the unsung heroes! 💪💙

What’s the best piece of self-care advice you’ve gotten lately? Tell me below! 👇

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02/27/2026

🧭Welcome to Compass Wellness🧭

🫵🏻Your therapy journey is just one click away! ✨👇🏻
Life gets busy—take a moment to schedule your visit and feel amazing later. 💖
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02/20/2026

🗣️Therapy is more than just talking because it is a structured, evidence-based process focused on healing, not just venting. Unlike chatting with a friend, a licensed therapist provides objectivity, professional expertise, and a safe, confidential space designed to identify deep-seated patterns, challenge negative beliefs, and teach actionable coping skills.

🗣️Here is why therapy goes beyond casual conversation:

👩🏻‍🏫Professional Expertise and Objective Perspective: Therapists are trained to notice behavioral patterns, analyze underlying issues, and offer unbiased, clinical insights without personal stakes.

🥅Structured Goal-Setting: Therapy is goal-oriented, often involving a treatment plan to track progress and develop specific, long-term tools for emotional regulation and mental health.

🛟Safe, Confidential Space: It is a non-judgmental environment where the focus is entirely on your growth, free from the expectation of reciprocal support found in friendships.

📋Evidence-Based Techniques: Therapists utilize specialized methods (e.g., Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness) to help change how you think and act, rather than just talking through problems.

🥸Uncovering Blind Spots: Therapists help you see things you might miss, such as unhealthy relationship dynamics or personal habits that hold you back.

💑While friends provide support and camaraderie, therapy provides the professional, structured guidance necessary for deep, lasting change.

Ready to start your therapy journey?

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02/17/2026

🧧 New Moon, New Mindset 🏮 Year of the Horse 🐴

The Lunar New Year is more than just red envelopes and firecrackers; it’s a powerful symbolic moment for a mental "reset." Just as the moon transitions from darkness to light, we can use this time to transition from old patterns to new growth. Lunar New Year traditions often focus on sweeping out the "bad luck" of the past year—a perfect metaphor for clearing out mental clutter.

Here’s how to connect the festivities to your well-being:

🧧Release the Old: Use the tradition of "spring cleaning" to declutter your physical space, which research shows can significantly lower cortisol and anxiety.

🧧Reconnect with Community: For many, this holiday is about family. Whether it’s a "chosen family" or biological, strong social ties are a cornerstone of emotional resilience.

🧧Set Intentions, Not Just Goals: Instead of high-pressure resolutions, focus on the "renewal" aspect. What internal "red envelope" of kindness can you give yourself this year? Practicing self-compassion is the ultimate way to start a new cycle.

May your year be filled with balance, peace, and a mind that feels like home.

🐴Reminder: Horses are fast, but they need to graze! As we rush toward our goals, remember to protect your energy, set boundaries, and prioritize rest to avoid burnout.
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Tuesday	9am - 7pm
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