Gooding Wellness Summer Series
At Gooding Wellness Group, we believe summer can be more than just a break—it can be a season of emotional recovery, personal growth, and meaningful connection. With some intention, planning, and flexibility, you can create a summer that supports your mental health and leaves you feeling fulfilled by the time the leaves start to fall. We invite you to delve into our expert written articles where we explore ways to incorporate relaxation, fun, and self-care into your summer.
Simple Summer Goals:
6 Easy Ways to Support Your Mental Health​
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We explore six categories of goals that you can set for yourself this summer, along with some personal suggestions from our own clinicians. Use this guide as a springboard for your own goal-setting, not an exhaustive list. Let yourself be inspired by some of our ideas, and find what works for you and your routine!
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Our Favorite Summer Activities and Places​​​
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Summer grants us longer days and less hectic schedules, so it's a great time to give our bodies and minds the rest and care they deserve. There are many ways of accomplishing this: a morning walk, a day at the beach, time with family and friends in our own backyards; what's therapeutic for one person, may be different for another. We asked our therapists how they relax and recharge over the summer here on Long Island.
Which Podcast is Your Therapist Plugging Into?​
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From true crime and self-improvement to comedy and history, there's a podcast out there for everyone. Some benefits of listening to podcasts include the ability to multitask, taking in a vast sea of knowledge, convenience & portability, building connections and community, and personal development and inspiration. The team at Gooding Wellness share their personal favorite podcasts, whether it's for self growth, to tune into pop culture, or just have a good laugh.
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Taking Care of Summer Self-Care​
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Summertime, and the livin’ is easy, right? Or does it instead feel like the livin’ is busy! Whether it's packing the kids for summer camp, planning and hosting social gatherings, attending family reunions, bbq’s, celebrations or working through the long, hot July and August days, it can be a challenge managing our expectations of self-care. Engaging in a routine of self-care has been clinically proven to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression, no matter the season. Here we dive into how we can use our summertime to take time for self-care.
Summer Reading Recommendations​
for Self-Care and Personal Growth​​
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Are you looking for some books to help with practicing self care and personal growth this summer? There are so many great books out there that it is hard to limit to just a handful. This list is a little diverse, but I promise each book has profoundly changed and helped me personally and professionally. I often read these titles when I feel like I need to be reminded of the important messages they provide. Here are just few of my favorites.
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