A great way to start the year 🥹. Thank you for this recognition for the SIXTH consecutive year. We are truly so grateful to do what we do. 🙏🙏
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Thank you @bridgewater_somerset_hills and to all those who voted for us 💜💙🖤
Hey guys. It’s the first Sunday of 2026. This is a bit lengthy, and I know humans have a short attention span, but I’d encourage you to read this through the last line.
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Some of you might be reading this feeling refreshed while others might feel defeated. There’s this hype that because it’s a “New Year” change comes easier… the truth is that’s not the case for a lot of people. Research shows that about 25% of people abandon their resolutions within the first week.
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I learn a lot as I listen to sessions and rounds at Blueprint. Turns out that teaching a dog new tricks IS hard. Changing negative patterns and habits and replacing them with healthier ones is hard work, and it’s certainly not any easier because it’s the start of a New Year.
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Depression, anxiety and life continues. That being said- yes, changing habits IS still possible! It’s just not easier because of a date on the calendar.
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So if you’ve already fell off, you’re not alone. If you’re like my humans and “starting fresh” tomorrow- the first Monday of the New Year 😉, that’s ok too. If you simply are doing the best you can… that’s more than ok, too. Maybe 2026 is your year to start therapy…
Double Posting to close out 2025 with some more Michele thoughts: The end of this year has me truly in my feels. The two of us honestly built something so beautiful here at Blueprint starting with nothing but John’s dream, a ton of hard work, late nights, sacrifice and a lot of love. Hearing from past clients this week about their gratitude and impact we’ve had within the families and lives… a new little blueprinter parent stopping me in the waiting room yesterday to thank us.. and most importantly, the feeling we have walking into our office. It’s calming, peaceful, warm, and healing. Our work here is often hard... helping people and their families process and work through life’s struggles and traumas can take a toll. That being said- it’s truly the most beautiful work. The connections are just as meaningful on our side of the couch. Personally, this year was challenging for us as owners as we continue to handle all the behind the scenes biz parts while navigating parenthood as a married couple who are also business partners. As hard as it is at times, our team makes it easy and the reward from everything that happens within Blueprint is actually so overwhelmingly positive that it has me choked up as I write this. The sacrifice, the hard parts… it’s all worth it. We are so proud and grateful to be the owners of this incredible practice and beyond grateful to every person who walks through our doors. Thank you to our incredible team, each and every single blueprint team member is a true gem and even that’s an understatement. Cheers to 2026 🙏
2025: The year that we added FOUR incredible team members (Olivia, Jenny, Sarah and Art Taylor 👏), the year that we *almost* completely finished our three year and still counting renovation, the year we did finish two new beautiful office spaces, the year our team continued to provide the highest quality clinical care and fill in all of the gaps around 73 West End from our year of Parenthood. The year Scott got married, Nikki got her LSW, Lindsay got her ACS, Taylar and Helen got their LCSW, Jenny became a fiancé, Carly moved back to NY (while thankfully staying on all of our screens as our first fully virtual Blueprint Therapist), Sam
obtained her Synergetic Play Therapy Specialization, Jason continued to oversee Blueprint’s treatment while providing monthly Clinical Advancements, and Deonna won our 2025 Blueprint team member of the year. The year of our beautiful daughter being our priority, while at the same time, giving everything else we got to Blueprint Mental Health 🫶🫶🫶🫶
Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday. A glimpse around the office… along with some evidence of our holiday party 💜💙🔥
What the vibe feels like within our sessions… if you relate to these statements, you are truly not alone. Hoping everyone is taking care of themselves the best they can. 💜
New Service Announcement! Zip line Therapy 🙃
wishing everyone a peaceful holiday season. that being said, we know that’s not the case for all. whether your holidays are merry, quiet, filled with love, filled with grief, or filled with challenges, we hope you know that it’s ok to have a hard time, never is there shame in struggle and we at blueprint, and lots of other therapists, are always here for support. please don’t hesitate to seek help. 💜🫶💙
2025- Michele’s Version: The year of both life and professional change. The year of not having the flexibility with my schedule like I used to to add on a session at the end of the day for my clients, the year of not having the presence around the office like I used to for our team, the year of having to say “sorry, I can’t”. The year of not being able to market and make creative social media posts like I used to, the year I was quiet in the community. The year of slowing down and the concept of time being different than ever before. The year of having difficulty concentrating, being easily overstimulated and adjusting to my brain being different than it used to be. The year of being a toddler (really tiny teenager 🙃) mom. The year of a tiny human watching and learning from every move I make. The year of beautiful moments. The year of picture books and the park. The year of giggles and games. The year of hopping like a bunny. The year of little play dates. The year of gratitude in a different way. The year of being amazed by the strength, smarts and willpower in the tiniest, most adorable little body. The year of hard, challenge, and yet the most beautiful change in my life in every way imaginable… the year of our daughter coming first and everything else after and I wouldn’t have it any other way. 💜🫒🥹
👉P.S: Charlie is right there with us too! Would never leave my first bestie out. 🙂
Wishing everyone who celebrates a very peaceful and Happy Hanukkah 🕎💙✡️💜
New Team Member: Meet Elfie, the emotional support Elf. He’s a seasonal employee residing in Sam’s office. A little mischievous, but we understand he’s wired a little differently so giving him a fair shot to change his reputation 🙃
It’s easy to get wrapped up (no pun intended 🙃) on the “stuff”; the gifts, the decor, the pictures. The truth is that kids won’t remember those things... they’ll remember the simple things, the family moments and experiences, and how they felt. Place your emphasis and intentions there and that’s the real recipe for kids to have a happy holiday season… even if things are really hard in your families life these days. 🤍
Blueprint Flashback to December 2016. 🖤
📍John’s Old Office, North Bridge St
What’s normal these days is actually really bad for your Mental Health. No wonder there is an increase across the board for all ages in depression, anxiety, social anxiety, loneliness and substance use… we strongly recommend trying to reduce these behaviors👇
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Bed Rotting: Laying in bed for hours at a time and calling it “self care”
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Doom Scrolling: Falling into the black hole of social media any free moment
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Dopamine Chasing: Constantly going towards what feels good in the moment for quick hits of pleasure or relief
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Analysis Paralysis: Spending so much time overthinking that you’re missing out on the present moment
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Phantom App Checking: Constantly checking apps, with or without notifications out of pure autopilot habit
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No matter what your Thanksgiving looks like- small family, chosen family, large family, no family, solo with Chinese food… we hope it’s a peaceful one. Happy Thanksgiving to all, and to all of you who have a hard time today, and to those with empty seats around your table… we see you. We’re so grateful to be the people you talk to about the things you might not talk about with anyone else. Happy Thanksgiving everyone.🖤🧡
THANK YOU to all who donated to our Blueprint Bites food drive! Deonna and Olivia dropped off SIXTY TWO POUNDS of food to those in need, thanks to all of you. 💜🫶💙
