By Sarine Salama, LMHC‑QS | Serenity Counseling Solutions – Plantation, FL Couple holding hands at sunset symbolizing emotional connection and Valentine’s Day mental health support in Plantation, FL Introduction Valentine’s Day is often associated with romance, grand gestures, and picture‑perfect relationships. But for many people, February 14 can bring up complex emotions—loneliness, grief, relationship stress, or pressure to meet unrealistic expectations. Whether you’re sin

Supporting the nervous system through rest and regulation is an important part of mental health care. In a culture that prioritizes productivity and constant action, rest is often misunderstood as weakness. From a psychological and physiological perspective, however, rest is essential for nervous system regulation and mental health . When the nervous system remains under prolonged stress, emotional well-being, focus, sleep, and relationships can all be affected. Mental health

Calm end-of-year reflection scene representing mental health, self-compassion, and preparing for the new year. As the year comes to a close, many people feel pressure to immediately look ahead—setting goals, resolutions, and expectations for change. While planning can be helpful, psychology shows that intentional reflection   is often a more powerful starting point for growth than jumping straight into “what’s next.” December 30th sits in a quiet space between endings and beg

By Sarine Salama, LMHC | Serenity Counseling Solutions | Telehealth Across Florida Setting boundaries is an act of self-respect — protecting your time, energy, and emotional well-being. Setting boundaries is one of the most important skills for emotional well-being—yet many people struggle with it. You may worry about disappointing others, creating conflict, or being seen as selfish. But in reality, healthy boundaries are essential for emotional stability, self-respect, and