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How to Help Your Child when They Are Anxious about School Shootings: Tips from a NY Child Therapist
As a parent/care-giver, it's natural to want to protect your child from anything that might hurt them. But when it comes to something...


EMDR Therapy: Breaking down the 8 Phases
A four part series written by an EMDR Therapist in Westchester, NY that answers the "What", "Why", and "How" each phase of EMDR Therapy...


6 Tips for Getting Your Child Back to School Ready from a Child Therapist in Scarsdale, NY
The end of summer is fast approaching (sad, I know), which means it's time to start thinking about getting your kids back-to-school...


The Power of Music In Recycling Pain from a Trauma Therapist in Scarsdale, NY
You don’t have to be an expert on trauma or psychology to know that there is a strong correlation between emotional pain and creativity....


Are you resistant to talking about your parents in therapy and why: from a trauma therapist in NY
Talking about your parents in therapy: 5 Common reasons why you may be resistant to doing so Talking about your parents in therapy does...


3 Reasons to Engage Long Term Psychotherapy
Not everyone stays in psychotherapy forever. In fact, many people only need short-term treatment in order to address a specific issue or...


Mid-Year Mental Health Check In
We are more than half way into the year, and that means it's time for a mental health check in! Just like you would schedule a doctor's...


Understanding EMDR: What does it mean to “process” traumatic memories?
EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. It is a therapeutic modality that has been found to be highly effective in...


Addressing Dialectical Dilemmas Through Trauma Informed Therapy
DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) posits that there are three types of dialectical dilemmas that are commonly found in the behavioral...


7 Ways to Work Towards Positive Body Image
Working as an eating disorder therapist and a therapist who works with teenagers, body image is something that I talk about almost on a...


4 Reasons Teens Today Are Struggling With Anxiety: What Parents Need to Know
"We've given them everything, why are they still struggling?" Teens today are experiencing unprecedented levels of anxiety. According to...


5 Mental Health Related Books for Kids
Every now and then, we need a little help explaining things to kids. Trying to change the language to kid-appropriate lingo can be hard...


4 Things to expect when starting EMDR Therapy
This is to those who are having thoughts about starting EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy, just signed on with...


5 Signs of Childhood Trauma That May Affect You In Adulthood
The Link Between Childhood Trauma and Mental Health Do you feel like you've been through something that others just don't understand?...


What Mental Health Therapists Learned From COVID in Westchester, NY
A Letter of Gratitude: Dear YOU, After 2 years of having our very way of life flipped upside down by the pandemic, the current mainstream...


Why therapists encourage clients to track triggers in therapy
Most often when starting therapy, a therapist will ask their client if they notice any symptoms and triggers in order for the therapist...


“So, when are we going to start doing EMDR?”: Why EMDR is not only just about the eye movements
"So, when are we going to start doing EMDR?" I think I can speak for most EMDR therapists when I say: We get this question all the time....


6 Signs You’re an Overthinker
Overthinking is not a flaw, it is often a protective response shaped by stress and past experiences. Learn the 6 signs you’re an overthinker and how trauma-informed support can help your mind feel safer and more settled.


How to Spot the Early Warning Signs of Gaslighting
If you're unfamiliar with gaslighting, it's more common than you may think and can be difficult to spot in the early stages, but there...


You Matter, I Matter: The Path to Assertive Communication
When disrespected or hurt by others, do you become angry with yourself instead? Have you ever been confronted about the chronic use of...
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