Danielle Barone, LCSW

Magical thinking is more than overthinking.

It can feel like your mind is constantly trying to prevent something bad from happening by staying hyperaware, repeating certain behaviors, or avoiding certain thoughts

For many people with Anxiety, OCD, Trauma, or PTSD, Magical Thinking develops as a way to create a sense of control or safety in situations that once felt unpredictable or overwhelming.

It’s often a nervous system trying to protect you the best way it knows how.

Healing isn’t about judging these thoughts, it's about learning how to feel safe without carrying responsibility for things outside of your control.

Thrive In College: 2 Day College Readiness Workshop

Going off to college is a major transition and for many students, it’s the first time they are fully responsible for how they manage stress, make decisions, and handle challenges without day to day support.

A lot of students arrive academically prepared, but struggle with everything around it: time management, mental health, friendships, boundaries, and knowing when and how to ask for help.

Thrive in College workshop focuses on those gaps.

We prepare incoming freshmen with practical skills to manage stress, develop independence, form healthy relationships, and make informed decisions about their time, academics, and future opportunities.

It’s designed to give incoming freshmen a clearer foundation before they arrive on campus and to give parents more confidence in how their student will handle the transition.

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