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Sep 102 min read
Bridging Language Barriers
Werther Blanco is a natural storyteller. Blanco, who lives and works in the Hampton Roads area, is an interpreter for Commonwealth...
Aug 201 min read
A Call for Reassurance: Senior Services At CCC
Carol has always loved living alone. After retiring from a full-time career, she continued to find ways to stay engaged in her community...
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Oct 161 min read
7 Tips for Helping Your Child with Bullying
If you suspect that your child is being cyberbullied or bullied, it's important to take action
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Aug 281 min read
Back to School Blues? Mental Health Tips for a New School Year
As the new school year begins, it’s important to prioritize both our children’s and our own mental health . Below are some tips...
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Aug 281 min read
Sending your kid off to college? Mental Health Tips for Parents
As parents, it's natural to feel a mix of emotions as your child embarks on this new chapter. Here are some evidence-based tips from the...
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Aug 201 min read
A Call for Reassurance: Senior Services At CCC
Carol has always loved living alone. After retiring from a full-time career, she continued to find ways to stay engaged in her community...
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Jul 151 min read
Strength to Change
Mark did not believe that anger management classes were necessary. There was no violence in his home, just a few raised voices. Yet, the...
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May 72 min read
A Day on Capitol Hill - Reducing Recidivism through Mental Health Counseling
In April, Jessenia Pagan, CCC Behavioral Health Program Manager, attended a Congressional briefing on Capitol Hill
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Apr 192 min read
Keep Kids Safe
CCC counselor, Jessenia Pagan, provides tips on prevention, recognizing signs and what to do with child abuse. Prevention Know the...
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Feb 201 min read
How to Start the Conversation About Teen Dating Violence
Advice from our Mental Health & Counseling department. Written by Jessenia Pagan CCC's Behavioral Health Program Manager It can be tough...
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Feb 201 min read
What to Do If You're Experiencing Teen Dating Violence
Advice from our Mental Health & Counseling department. Written by Jessenia Pagan CCC's Behavioral Health Program Manager Being in a...
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Oct 30, 20231 min read
Managing Emotions
Did you know that emotions are something we are able to manage? Emotions are typically triggered by something occurring in our lives....
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Oct 23, 20231 min read
How to Use Mindfulness to Strengthen Relationships
Mindfulness in simple terms is the ability to become aware of our thoughts, behaviors and emotions in the present moment without...
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Apr 17, 20232 min read
PLEASE don't let stress harm your health
Many people don't realize how much their mental health impacts their overall physical health. Too much stress can make us neglect or ignore
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Mar 20, 20232 min read
March is Bipolar Awareness Month
Supporting someone living with Bipolar Disorder
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Feb 23, 20221 min read
A Safe Place for Students to Land
CCC's on-site school counseling is an added value to a great program at St. Mary's Catholic School in Richmond, Virginia.
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Feb 23, 20221 min read
No Longer Alone
Sharon, who is 60 and lives alone, has experienced a lot of pain in her life. Sharon has very little family support and is a survivor of...
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Feb 24, 20201 min read
Building A Healthy Relationship
Eric decided that he wanted his life to be different when he was released. He wanted a healthy and loving relationship with his partner.
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Feb 6, 20201 min read
Overcoming Trauma Through Counseling
Brad entered CCC’s Healthy Relationships Program after he was arrested for violence towards his ex-girlfriend.
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Mar 12, 20191 min read
A Home of His Own
Brendan enjoys his job, going to church, and visiting restaurants. He also has autism which makes certain aspects of his life more...
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