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Trauma can have profound and lasting effects on individuals, impacting their emotional, mental, physical, and social well-being. Here are some common effects of trauma: Emotional Effects: Mental Effects: Physical Effects: Social Effects: Behavioral Effects: Long-term Effects: Phases of Recovery Phase 1: Safety and Stabilization: Establishing a safe environment, Building trust with a therapist or support system, Managing symptoms (e.g., anxiety, depression), Developing coping mechanisms. Phase 2: … Read More

“I struggled with the loss of my parents in a short period of time as well as past trauma. I was able to heal with Dave’s authentic and holistic approach. I highly recommend the services provided by the Holistic Counseling Center of Long Island.” Pathways For Wellness – Debbie

Using too much cannabis can lead to several negative effects on your physical and mental health. Here are some potential risks to consider: Effects of Using Too Much Marijuana: Researchers estimate that 4 million people in the United States met the criteria for marijuana use disorder in 2015, but only 138,000 of them voluntarily sought treatment. If you are having a hard time stopping the use … Read More

Research suggests that men may be attracted to individuals with narcissistic personality traits due to their confidence, charm, and charisma. In this blog, we discuss how men can be easily tricked by female narcissists. Here are some possible reasons why men might be susceptible to manipulation by female narcissists: It’s essential to remember that relationships with narcissists are toxic, and anyone can be a victim of … Read More

If you’ve ever suffered from overwhelming thoughts and struggled to make sense of them all, know that you are not alone… “There is nothing more important to true growth than realizing that you are not the voice of the mind; you are the one who hears it.” – Michael Singer It’s this detachment of ego and witnessing of thoughts (aka meditation) that produces a sense of … Read More

How long does relationship therapy take? It depends on how quick you want things to change. How much effort do you want to put in? Are you making it a priority to go to therapy with your partner? What are your priorities? Some couples come into a therapy session with a defeatist attitude and throw up their hands and say, “we’re never going to get this.” … Read More

Recovery looks different for everyone. David Weber & Robin Newman talk about addiction counseling in NY – specifically dealing with couples therapy. What do you believe would be helpful for couples who are currently active/struggling in their addictions? In the case of one person in the couple struggling with addiction, often, I recommend seeing someone separately for the addictive piece. It could be me too, but … Read More

David Weber is a blended family therapist in Miller Place, New York. He also counsels individuals and couples. Ear acupuncture and hypnosis are offered at the Holistic Counseling Center of Long Island as well. With the tools of Imago Relationship Therapy, David’s counseling techniques help dissolve family issues from the root cause. As stats for USA marriages go, nearly half of marriages in the United States … Read More

Emotional invalidation is the act of dismissing / rejecting someone’s thoughts, feelings, or behaviors. It says to someone, “Your feelings don’t matter, or your feelings are wrong.” Emotional invalidation can take many forms, but the end result is usually the same. It makes someone feel unimportant / irrational for having feelings. If your partner doesn’t allow you to express emotions freely, or criticizes you for what … Read More