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Taking care of your Nervous System: 4 Nature-based Regulation Practices
As the weather warms and nature begins to bloom around us, we have a unique opportunity to support our emotional health by reconnecting...


Why Self-Compassion Matters Most During Hard Times
(And How It Actually Helps You Heal) When life feels heavy—grief, trauma, burnout, anxiety—your inner critic often gets louder. You...


Grieving the Life You Thought You'd Have: A Trauma-Informed Guide to Letting Go and Moving Forward
If your life hasn't gone the way you imagined, you're not alone. Learn how trauma therapy can help you grieve the life you expected and...


🚹 The Lone Wolf Myth: Why "Self-Made" Is a Lie We Need to Unlearn
“I did it all on my own.” We’ve all heard it. We might have even said it.In today’s hustle culture, being “self-made” is worn like a...


Why IFS and EMDR Complement Each Other in Healing from Trauma
Healing from trauma is a deeply personal journey. We know that no two healing paths look the same—but many benefit from a thoughtful...


Is It Trauma or Just Stress? How to Know When It’s Time to Talk to Someone
For teens and young adults wondering why they feel “off” all the time. You’re exhausted. You’re overthinking every text. You snap at...


From Dorms to Childhood Bedrooms: Navigating the Emotional Whiplash of Moving Home for the Summer
The end of the school year can feel like a whirlwind—final exams, last-minute goodbyes, packing up your dorm in a single afternoon—and...


Why Therapy Isn’t Just About Feelings: A Conversation with Sean O’Connor, Trauma Therapist in Westchester, NY
Featuring Peaceful Living’s EMDR Therapist Sean O’Connor Podcast Highlight: Listen here on Spotify Feeling Stuck, Disconnected, or...


Coming Home, Carrying Recovery: How to Navigate Eating Disorder Recovery Over Summer Break
You’ve made progress this year. You’ve challenged old beliefs, rebuilt trust with your body, and maybe even started to enjoy food again....


Learning About Your Anxiety in Therapy: A path to Understanding and Healing
Learning About Your Anxiety in Therapy: A Path to Understanding and Healing Anxiety can feel overwhelming, unpredictable, and at times,...


What Causes Emotional Eating? Insights from an EMDR Trauma Therapist
Asking yourself, "What Causes Emotional Eating" is the First Step to Healing Emotional eating is one of the most misunderstood behaviors...


How Does EMDR Therapy Help Overthinking?
Learn how EMDR therapy can you stop overthinking and finally feel calm and clear. Do you constantly replay conversations in your head?...


What is EMDR Therapy and How it Works: Westchester, NY Therapist Dana Carretta-Stein on the Figuring Sh!t Out Podcast
How EMDR Heals: Rewiring the Past, Reclaiming the Present, & Transforming Through Trauma — with Dana Carretta-Stein on the Figuring Sh!t...


Healing Through Humor: How Laughter Impacts Our Bodies and Minds
We’ve all heard the saying, “Laughter is the best medicine.” But what if there’s more truth to that phrase than we might think? As mental...


EMDR Therapy in Westchester NY: A Conversation About Healing Generational Trauma You Don't Want To Miss
Have you ever felt like you’re carrying stuff that isn’t even yours? Like your anxiety, your fear of abandonment, or your overreaction to...


Self-Care Strategies While Working Through Trauma
Healing from trauma is a deeply personal and transformative journey. Whether you are currently in therapy or considering starting, it’s...


3 Ways to Break the People - Pleasing Trap
People-pleasing is often framed as a simple lack of boundaries or self-confidence. However, from a trauma-informed perspective, it is a...


The Silent Struggle: Why Men Feel Safer Staying Silent About Their Emotions
Despite significant progress in understanding mental health, many men still feel compelled to suppress their emotions. This tendency can...


When Seeking Support Feels Scary: Overcoming the Fear of Change
Seeking support for your mental health is a big step, but what happens when part of you wants help while another part feels hesitant,...


The Power of Practicing Regulation Skills: 4 Reasons Why Supporting Your Healing Journey Outside of Therapy is so Important
Healing from trauma is not a linear process. It’s a journey—sometimes winding, sometimes challenging, but always possible. As you embark...
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