Margaret Swartz

Margaret Swartz is a Licensed Psychologist in private practice with Yorlan Psychological Associates, York. She has been a therapist for over 30 years, starting her practice as an art therapist working with children in wrap-around programs. She also provided art therapy services to adolescents in various levels of juvenile detention. With a desire to build skills and level of competence, she completed a psychology doctorate (PsyD) in 2008 from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Her current practice is all via tele-health with older adolescents and adults. Dr. Swartz is a resident of Adams County and has been active with Healthy Adams County's Behavioral Health Task Force and Suicide Prevention Task Force for the past 14 years.

Mindfulness in Psychotherapy: What’s it all about

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shwartz

Fifteen years ago, when I was writing a paper on mindfulness for the graduate program I was in, it was difficult to track down much information about it. Since that time mindfulness has moved from the wings to center stage in psychology and psychotherapy in particular. I think it would be helpful to explore how

September is Suicide Prevention Month

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margaret swartz1

Suicide is one of the most taboo topics in our society and yet talking about it is one of the most important things we can do to prevent it. September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and many initiatives are occurring in Adams County to bring awareness of ways to prevent suicide. Suicides have been increasing