Learning to Love after Trauma

Survivors of trauma, just like anyone else, deserve to be able to have meaningful love relationships. Yet, just like a traveler needs to plan ahead and pack their "kit for the road", trauma survivors may hit some tricky steps in building relationships and may gain from knowing possible worries, bumps or confusion that may come up along the way.

Attachment Theory, Couples Counseling, TraumaEsther GoldsteinDecember 12, 2017relationships counseling nassau county, long island psychologist, trauma counseling for couples, relationship healing, psychotherapy for relationship conflictsComment

Reparenting Yourself and why it's Important

Regardless of age, we all have an inner child. A younger version of self. A part that holds the past experiences alive and affects your day-to-day interactions. If you had your needs met as a child and knew your worth, you may have an easier time identifying, requesting and trusting in relationships.

Abandonment Trauma, Codependence, Couples Counseling, Emotional Wellness, Love and Relationships, Parenting, Self Help Tips, Somatic PsychotherapyEsther GoldsteinNovember 16, 2017inner child Therapy, new york inner child, EMDR therapy for trauma, Somatic experience new york, relationships and attachment, relationship healing Comment

Harvard on Happiness- Tips to Increase Quality of Life

Most human are chasing the feeling of happiness.

Based on a recent survey given to millennials about their most important life goals, over 80% responded by saying they would like to get rich, and over 50% of the same group shared that they would also like to attain fame in their lifetime.

The not-so-subtle message we receive is to do more, work harder and keep spinning that wheel until we achieve.

Hope when you are looking for answers.

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