Do you crave independence but at the same time want a caretaker to comfort you when things get hard? We all go through the natural swings of desiring autonomy and desiring deep connection, they don’t have to be opposites! In this blog our very own Brana Harris talks about the complexities of parenting and maybe still wanting to be parented ourselves.
Read MoreIf you’re struggling with winter blues and want to climb out of the dark hole, here’s a blog to help you refocus with some tips.
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Read MoreDo you know exactly what your values are? What you are living for? Why you work so hard each and every day?
Spending time on the holidays makes us look at our goals, our bigger vision and our “why”s in life. Join me in this blog to get clearer on why you do what you.
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Read MoreAre you recently struggling with images, flashbacks or memories from the past? Are you left feeling perplexed since you’ve already done the “work” on your own or in therapy? There is something called re-emergent memories, and they often come up later on in life when you’re more grounded and can do deeper level work.
Read more plus 4 Coping Tips to help you as you navigate this phase of memories coming forward.
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Read MoreIf you’re a therapist who is interested in deepening your knowledge in trauma treatment, join this webinar! You’re likely skilled in many methods, but you want to clarify your trauma lens and provide even more stellar assessments and effective interventions. Join Esther Goldstein LCSW as she presents at the webinar. Expert in Trauma Treatment in Five Towns, Long Island.
Read MoreTriggers can be tricky to understand.
If you're human, you get triggered. I get triggered. We all get triggered. Triggers are part of the emotional experience on this world. However, in order to live a flexible and healthy life, we want to help you demystify your personal triggers so that you can understand them. Doing this will help you heal and learn to cope better in response to the next ones that come up.
What is a trigger?
A trigger is the feeling you get when something happens and you have a sudden flood of negative feelings. For example, someone makes a half joking-half mean comment, and it hits a raw spot for you, and you feel destabilized by anxiety, shame, doubt, panic or sadness for the rest of the day.
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