Do you ever feel like your family system isn't typical? Ever have a sense that just don't fit in? Have you had a moment where you noticed the relationship of your sibling with your parent(s) and thought: "They have such a different connection or dynamic than I ever had or can ever imagine having with them".

Those are thoughts many siblings have about each other. It does not mean that your parents are that different in the ways they are from moment to moment. It would get exhausting if they changed the way they spoke to differ between each child.

What is Somatic Therapy? A Mind-Body Method

Seeking relief from Anxiety and Trauma? Book your Somatic Therapy Session in Long Island and Five Towns. Esther Goldstein is an Anxiety and Trauma Expert in Cedarhurst NY. Schedule here

In session I use somatic, body-oriented psychotherapies in treating symptoms of anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship issues. Neuroscience has shown that our bodies hold messages and beliefs from the past which are reflected in body language, posture, and facial expression expressing how the body feels and the messages it holds.

Trauma, anxiety, depression or self esteem issues may also expresses itself in physical (somatic) symptoms such as digestive issues, or tension in a specific part of the body such as neck, shoulders, stomach or head.

How does somatic psychotherapy work?

Quick Tips to Survive a Panic Attack

Do you feel shaky or anxious due to stress, or even, at times, for no reason?

I want to explain to you exactly what is happening to you when you're having anxiety or maybe even a panic attack. Since knowledge is power. here's whats happening in your brain.

The temporal lobe is the front part of your brain responsible for making decisions and has the ability to check with your surroundings. The temporal lobe takes in sensory information from your environment and also has stored past memories of similar situations.

Treatment Interventions

Following up with the previous post about suicide and how we can prevent the numbers form rising, here are a number of available treatment options. As each kind of therapy is uniquely different, I've delineated some popular treatment modalities in some detail for you to get a clearer sense of the many options out there.

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Argh. Anxiety! 11 Tips To Manage Your Anxiety

Argh. Is your anxiety getting the best of you no matter how hard you try to shut it down?

People come to me because they don't like how their anxiety makes them feel.

Here are some 11 Tips to get your anxiety upward and far far away.

Suicide.. .. ..

Suicide: Acknowledging and Addressing the Issue. News hit that yet another beautiful soul has passed. We've crept to the number of over one hundred deaths in our community within the past year. The reality is disheartening and it hurts that we cannot bring those we lost back to life. We can, however, listen to the echoes of those who are no longer with us to empower ourselves with knowledge and tools to help those suffering today.

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Hope when you are looking for answers.

A Mental Health Blog in Long Island

Seeking relief from Anxiety and Trauma? Book your Somatic Therapy Session in Long Island and Five Towns. Esther Goldstein is an Anxiety and Trauma Expert in Cedarhurst NY. Schedule here

How does somatic psychotherapy work?

Do you feel shaky or anxious due to stress, or even, at times, for no reason?