The Lasting Effects of Trauma

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

True growth is being able to witness your thoughts without allowing them to overwhelm you.

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

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How Stress Affects Your Physical Health

Stress requires your body to react / adjust in response to events around you. Your body reacts to these changes with physical, mental, and/or emotional responses. In this post, we’re going to focus on just a few of the physical effects of constant stress on your body. This is a reminder to us all to give our bodies a break; that rest and relaxation is a … Read More

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Depression from Divorce – Counseling in Long Island

The broad-reaching implications that a divorce may have on your life and the lives of your children can be difficult for anyone to cope with. A common mental health issue that occurs in people is slipping into a depression from divorce. It is imperative to find a counselor to help keep you in the right frame of mind and as emotionally-stable as possible. Talk therapy can … Read More

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Counseling for Depression in Long Island: Individual therapy for people suffering from depression.

Counseling for Depression in Long Island – individual therapy for people suffering from depression. Long Island can be a busy and stressful place. For many of us, it’s hard to find time to relax and take care of ourselves. Depression is a common problem that can be made worse by stress. If you’re feeling down, helpless, or hopeless, having a counselor nearby you in Long Island … Read More

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Confidential Counseling for Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse

Healing trauma with professional counseling and auricular therapy in Long Island. This post is to create awareness of male survivors of sexual abuse and shed light on this topic. Why do boys / men seldom discuss events of abuse? It’s frightening to know abuse is so prevalent. We as a society need to be aware of the reasons why boys / men may not talk about … Read More

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Common Reasons/Signs You May Need To Get Counseling for Depression

Common Reasons/Signs You May Need To Get Counseling for Depression It’s never easy to admit that you’re struggling with depression. It can be even more difficult to seek help for it, but sometimes the hardest decisions are some of the best decisions someone could make. There are many reasons why people might need counseling for their depression. But here are a few common signs: 1) You’ve … Read More

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Gaming Addiction in a World of Instant Gratification

We live in an age where a simple thought gives you what you want almost immediately – particularly in the world of gaming and virtual reality. This is a place where you can access something you crave without the rigors of physical relocation or patience. A value, that while very important to the human psyche, is no longer required. In fact, it is criticized and gaming … Read More

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Better Therapy for PTSD – Long Island

Mental Health Therapy for PTSD in Long Island, NY PTSD can affect anyone who directly experienced or was exposed to a traumatic event. Trauma can be a single event such as witnessing a death, or long-term, such as continued physical/psychological abuse. For instance, if you’ve been involved in an accident where someone was hurt because you made a mistake while driving drunk / on drugs, you … Read More

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