People are having mixed reactions to Independence Day this year. Some are questioning who was really freed on July 4, 1776. Some are questioning whose independence we are currently celebrating. Are we celebrating the independence of a mass shooter in Highland Park, Il who was a coward and killed and injured people celebrating Independence Day? […]
Equal Protection?
The world seems to be going through some dramatic changes recently. We have ugly political primary fights that tend to show the worst in us instead of the best in us. The war in Ukraine is a reminder that there are still insecure people in authority who are frighted by change and scared of freedom. […]
Miscarriage Support Groups
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Fifty & Fabulous!
Today, April 14th is my 50th birthday, and I feel fabulous. Kathleen Inez McGunnigle was born on April 14, 1972 to Carole and Stephen McGunnigle at St. James Hospital in Hornell, NY. I am as old as Jennifer Garner, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Shaquille O’Neal, and Cameron Diaz. The Godfather – Part 1 turns 50 […]
Motivation
Although I am a psychologist who is particularly interested in motivation, I have had uneven success with initiating and sustaining healthy changes in my own life. At present, I am struggling to adopt a predominantly plant-based diet, though I continue to be a moderately serious triathlete. When people set a goal, their choice is […]
Back to School Anxiety
I know I am not alone when I admit that I am nervous about sending my 5 year old to kindergarten this year. I mean, lets be honest, 2021, COVID or not, sending your first kid on their education journey is a bit nerve wracking. To be fair, it does not get easier after […]
June 2021 Mask and Lobby Update
The Center for Disease Control has recently updated its guidance for vaccinated individuals. The CDC now says that vaccinated individuals can go maskless in most places, indoors and outdoors. Currently everyone ages 12 and up is eligible for covid vaccination. Throughout the pandemic, the health and welfare of staff, clients, and families has been our […]
Co-insurance
Understanding health insurance can be confusing, so Royalton Psychological Associates, LLC. has put together this explanation of insurance co-insurance. What is co-insurance? The percentage of costs of a covered health care service you pay (ex. 20%) after you have paid your deductible. For example, your health insurance plan’s allowed amount for an office visit is […]
Copayments (Co-pays)
Understanding health insurance can be confusing, so Royalton Psychological Associates, LLC. has put together this explanation of insurance copayments (co-pays). What is a co-pay? A fixed amount (example $20) you pay for a covered health care service after you have paid your deductible. For example, your health insurance plan’s allowable cost for a doctor’s office […]
Deductibles
Understanding health insurance can be confusing, so Royalton Psychological Associates, LLC. has put together this explanation of insurance deductibles. What is a deductible? The deductible is the amount you pay for covered health care services before your insurance plan starts to pay. For example, with a $2,000 deductible you pay the first $2,000 of covered […]