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Growing Together: Why Quincy Gives to Cornerstone

There’s something special about a community that takes care of its own. In Quincy, that spirit has a name: Cornerstone. For nearly eight decades, Cornerstone has been rooted right here — serving…

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What to Expect at Your First Therapy Appointment

Taking the first step toward therapy is one of the bravest things a person can do. And yet, for many people, the anticipation of that very first appointment is the hardest part….

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How Parental Involvement Helps Kids in Counseling

When a child is struggling emotionally, behaviorally, or socially, counseling can be a powerful lifeline. But research consistently shows that counseling works best when parents are actively part of the process. Children…

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Talk Therapy vs. EMDR: When Each One Helps

If you’ve been thinking about starting therapy, or if you’ve been in therapy for a while and wondering whether a different approach might serve you better, you’ve probably come across both talk…

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A woman with her eyes tracking upward toward a pencil held vertically in the foreground, illustrating an EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy session.

EMDR Helped Me Process What Words Alone Never Could

Some things are hard to put into words. Maybe it’s something that happened years ago that still sneaks up on you. Maybe it’s a memory you’ve tried to talk through in therapy…

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Five Signs It’s Time to Seek Family Counseling

Every family goes through rough patches. Disagreements, stress, and growing pains are a normal part of life together. But sometimes what starts as a rough patch becomes something harder to navigate on…

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When Winter Blues Become Something More

February can be a hard month. The holidays are long behind us, spring feels distant, and for many people, getting out of bed each morning takes more effort than it should. It’s…

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Resolving to Thrive: Crafting Mental Health Goals That Stick Beyond the New Year

Crafting Mental Health Goals That Stick

The confetti has settled, the champagne flutes are washed, and your New Year’s resolutions are written down somewhere—maybe on your phone, maybe in a journal gathering dust. If you’re like most people,…

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How Your Donation to Cornerstone Changes Lives in Quincy

As the year winds down in Quincy, it’s a time for reflection and gratitude. At Cornerstone, we’ve seen firsthand how resilience and community support can transform lives. Founded in 1947 as the…

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Setting Boundaries for Stronger Mental Health

At Cornerstone, we believe that nurturing your mental health is a powerful act of self-care. One of the most effective ways to protect your emotional well-being is by setting healthy boundaries. Boundaries…

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Cornerstone's mental health blog will cover tips for communication and maintaining your mental health. We care about you and your mental health. If you need professional help, contact us to get your foot set on the path to mental health.