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Healing Pathways

Jan 06, 2024 01:54PM ● By Jerome Bilaos

In a commitment to make trauma-informed therapy more accessible, Healing Pathways is thrilled to introduce a unique opportunity. From January 22 to May 4, 2024, they are offering counseling sessions with their skilled student intern, Patricia Sonia, at a reduced rate of $30 per session.

Patricia Sonia, currently pursuing her second master’s degree in social work, brings a wealth of experience to the field of mental health. With her first master’s degree in art therapy, she offers a holistic, and culturally inclusive approach to healing, as she can provide counseling in both English and Spanish.

The internship period presents an invaluable chance for individuals seeking support to engage in sessions that are not only cost-effective but also delivered by a therapist dedicated to fostering a compassionate, trauma- informed environment. Patricia’s background in art therapy adds a unique dimension to her practice, ensuring a comprehensive and personalized therapeutic experience.

As a trauma-informed therapy practice, Healing Pathways understands the importance of making quality mental health care accessible to all. Patricia’s reduced-rate sessions provide an opportunity for individuals to embark on a transformative journey without financial barriers. Seize this chance to work with Patricia and take a positive step towards healing and relief.

 

Conveniently located in Basking Ridge. Contact us today via phone/text at 908-434-6008 or email [email protected] to schedule. Visit Healing-Pathways.org for details. See ad, page 12.

Wellness, In-Print, Nutrition, Your Health, Health+Wellness January 2024
Tick Talk

Spring officially sprung on March 21. We have turned our clocks ahead. We are looking forward to warm winds, sunny skies and the smell of fresh cut grass. The daffodils and tulips have recently bloomed and we are just starting with the yard work that comes with the warmer weather.  Sadly, another season has started ramping up.  Tick season.

•             The best form of protection is prevention. Educating oneself about tick activity and how our behaviors overlap with tick habitats is the first step.

•             According to the NJ DOH, in 2022 Hunterdon County led the state with a Lyme disease incidence rate of 426 cases per 100,000 people. The fact is ticks spend approximately 90% of their lives not on a host but aggressively searching for one, molting to their next stage or over-wintering. This is why a tick remediation program should be implemented on school grounds where NJ DOH deems high risk for tick exposure and subsequent attachment to human hosts.

•             Governor Murphy has signed a bill that mandates tick education in NJ public schools. See this for the details.  Tick education must now be incorporated into K-12 school curriculum. See link:

https://www.nj.gov/education/broadcasts/2023/sept/27/TicksandTick-BorneIllnessEducation.pdf

•             May is a great month to remind the public that tick activity is in full swing. In New Jersey, there are many tickborne diseases that affect residents, including Anaplasmosis, Babesiosis, Ehrlichiosis, Lyme disease, Powassan, and Spotted Fever Group Rickettsiosis.

•             For years, the focus has mainly been about protecting ourselves from Lyme disease. But other tick-borne diseases are on the rise in Central Jersey. An increase of incidence of Babesia and Anaplasma are sidelining people too. These two pathogens are scary because they effect our blood cells. Babesia affects the red blood cells and Anaplasma effects the white blood cells.

•             Ticks can be infected with more than one pathogen. When you contract Lyme it is possible to contract more than just that one disease. This is called a co-infection. It is super important to pay attention to your symptoms. See link.

https://twp.freehold.nj.us/480/Disease-Co-Infection

A good resource from the State:

https://www.nj.gov/health/cd/topics/tickborne.shtml

 

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