Teenagers spend a majority of their daily lives using social media due to the ease of access to websites, such as Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat on cellphones and laptops. Humans have the innate desire to connect to others in meaningful ways and social media outlets have made this easier for

Sleep is something we do every day and yet, it’s maintenance can be overlooked. In the hustle and bustle of daily life, a decrease in “good sleep” may be noticed but fall to the bottom of our task list. The benefits of sleep can improve not only mood but our

holiday raffle There’s still time to support Journey’s Way and it’s members. Raffle tickets on sale now at 403 Rector Street. Drawing will be held Friday, December 21st Raffle Tickets – $2.00 each or 3 for $5.00 There are 22 festive Holiday Gift Baskets featuring a variety of gifts for friends &

Oftentimes, children display a range of impulsive behaviors, such as talking back to a parent or teacher, having difficulty paying attention, experiencing problems with organization, etc. Some children may only experience these concerns short-term, but for other children it may be an ongoing issue that lasts for several years. Children

HUD APPROVAL Certificate-Intercommunity Journey’s Way Housing Counselors were recently awarded HUD certification for the next three years. Our housing counseling program was deficiency free during our first ever HUD performance review. We are extremely grateful for the work that our counselors do for our aging population in and around our

There are many challenges and stressors that individuals undergo on a day-to-day basis. Research shows that there are various negative consequences associated with stress. These consequences consist of increased depression, emotional exhaustion, anxiety, psychological isolation, job dissatisfaction, disrupted personal relationships, and loneliness. Additionally, stress impacts ones ability to be effective

Recent research in cultural psychology suggests that therapists in the United States overemphasize culture when explaining the behavior of racial and ethnic minorities. There is recent evidence showing the existence of what is called the “cultural (mis)attribution bias.” This is the belief that American therapists place more emphasis on culture

According to the American Psychological Association (2004), most people experience at least one traumatic event in their lifetime. Trauma is defined as the “exposure to action or threatened death, serious injury, or sexual violence (APA, 2013). The APA (2004) also suggests that some populations, such as military personnel, emergency responders,

Karen Rouse wants people to think a little differently about how they view senior community centers. After serving in various roles at centers across the city for three decades, she is now the director at Journey’s Way, a senior center serving adults 55-plus at the corner of Rector and Pechin

Every person experiences stress and reacts to stress differently throughout various points in their lives. Stressors that people may experience includes and are not limited to: day-to-day activities, relationship, work, life changes, medical conditions/illnesses, and even fun or enjoyable events. So why does stress happen? According to the American Psychological