Sometimes itās the littlest things that make the biggest deal to our little blueprinters š big thanks to Jenny, our Client Relations Team member and Graduate Intern for this little adorable friend šø
Listen to your gut. Most people think about therapy for a long time before they make the first call. If you think it would be helpful, it will š¤
Huge thanks to Somerville High School for hosting an awesome Mental Health Fair! Sam and Olivia represented Blueprint, helping teens debunk myths about therapy, mental health and TikTok. We are here to set the record straight that most teens do know that TikTok is NOT better at diagnosing them than a therapist. Let`s be real, thoughā¦the candy and Toby and Charlie pic were the real MVPs! š¤š¬š¶
We try not to post too many Toby and Charlie pictures. That being saidā¦. on this rainy, cold day, we think some of you may need to see this one š¤
We write this with the most bittersweet sentiment. After several years with Blueprint, we said goodbye to Taylar as she ventures on to her next chapter for herself. Thereās so much we can say, and weāll leave it with we will miss her SO much and are so happy and proud for her, as she continues her next step as the amazing therapist and mom that she is. We all will miss you so much and are forever grateful for your time here with us and all of the amazing work you did to help so many people here. Blueprint Fam always š«¶šš
Hi everyone! Olive gave us some great feedback recently, but letās face it. Sheās a little bias so we are asking for your help. Next time youāre here for your appointment, please drop us some feedback- the great, the ok, and what youād like to see different. Weāre always looking to improve and truly want to hear from you. š«¶
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Not in the office? Feel free to email us, or drop a comment below š
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P.S.- we strongly encourage wearing heart shaped glasses.. even after Valentineās Day š
Did I get to everything I had to do today? Nope. Did I run ten minutes behind? Yes. Did Charlie and I have a day of some pretty powerful moments in our office today? Yes.
Is that the main priority over the ongoingāto doā list? Also, yes š¤
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The list will always be there. Holding the space for people who are working on their themselves and their relationships, while they express, feel and process pain in order to heal is honestly always going to be my priority (and our babygirl at home of courseš”š©·). Thankful for the work here, itās truly a gift.
Please join us in wishing JOHN a very Happy Birthday! The man behind Blueprint and a very loved dada at home.š¤
2025 Bridgewater Lifestyle Readers Choice award for Best Mental Health Practice. Year sixā¦ still every bit as grateful and honored. We put our everything into our practice, and our team is truly a collection of highly skilled clinicians and incredible people, doing the most important work for everyone who comes to Blueprint for help. Thank you all so much for this recognition. šš„¹š¤
Hot take: Weāve gotten really good at validating the struggle while tip toeing around accountability. Bombing a class (or a whole semester š³) doesnāt just happen overnight and it can be preventable.
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With the Spring Semester just starting, if youāve been struggling in your classes this offers a fresh start. Hereās what you can do to PREVENT bombing a class š
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GO TO CLASS. Set the alarm. Get there. ā°
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Plan out your assignments and when you will work on them. Do the work, try to avoid it building up where it becomes unmanageable .š
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Ask for help if youāre struggling, or if youāre falling behind. Go to office hours, speak up, donāt let it just become a mountain you canāt climb. š§
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Take care of yourself as much as possible. Good sleep, less screens, balance the social part with the wellness and unplugging part of school and life.
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Changing habits is hard AND with self awareness and support you can make small active changes in your life and how you tend to do things.
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Best of luck for a Spring reset! š«¶šø
When you catch that perfect, early morning sun coming inā¦ āØš
Olive (and dada) is sick and only way to get her to š“ today is on a car ride. I brought this book along and found a really pretty, peaceful spot to park while her cute, stuffy nose toddler snores fill the car. For anyone who has lostā¦ my goodness does this book speak words to the raw grief experience that often canāt find words to describe. A both hard and validating read. It can be a very lonely world to live in after loss and reading others experiences who get it can be so healing. If youāre in the underground grief club, highly recommend grabbing yourself a copy of this. Also recommend parking somewhere pretty with a cute ASLEEP toddler to read it šš¤š«¶ā¤ļøāš©¹- Michele
Huge thank you to Somerset County ASAP for having us yesterday, and š to Sam presenting on her specialty, Synergetic Play Therapy! š§øFelt awesome to be back with our communities School SACās and local providers. They truly do the most amazing work. š«¶
A great way to start the year š„¹. Thank you for this recognition for the SIXTH consecutive year. We are truly so grateful to do what we do. šš
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Thank you @bridgewater_somerset_hills and to all those who voted for us ššš¤
Hey guys. Itās the first Sunday of 2026. This is a bit lengthy, and I know humans have a short attention span, but Iād 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. Thereās this hype that because itās a āNew Yearā change comes easierā¦ the truth is thatās 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 itās certainly not any easier because itās the start of a New Year.
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Depression, anxiety and life continues. That being said- yes, changing habits IS still possible! Itās just not easier because of a date on the calendar.
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So if youāve already fell off, youāre not alone. If youāre like my humans and āstarting freshā tomorrow- the first Monday of the New Year š, thatās ok too. If you simply are doing the best you canā¦ thatās more than ok, too. Maybe 2026 is your year to start therapyā¦
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 Johnās 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 weāve had within the families and livesā¦ 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. Itās calming, peaceful, warm, and healing. Our work here is often hard... helping people and their families process and work through lifeās struggles and traumas can take a toll. That being said- itās 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 partsā¦ itās 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 thatās an understatement. Cheers to 2026 š
