How to Best Support a Trauma Survivor
This blog post provides phrases you should avoid when speaking with trauma survivors, as well as a few things you can say in order to best support your loved one.
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Why Ending Therapy When You’re Feeling “Fine” May Not Be Best
Most people also think when they are starting to feel better that therapy has worked and they can now stop coming. For some people this can be true. But with most of our trauma folks, “better” simply signifies not being in constant crisis mode.
Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD)
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and complex post-traumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD) are both neurobiological disorders that occur when someone experiences or witnesses a traumatic event. Examples include, but are not limited to, war or combat, natural disasters, physical or sexual assaults, and life-threatening accidents.
Family Trauma: The Ripple Effect
How Does Trauma to One Family Member Affect the Entire Family Unit? When a family member is traumatized it can have a ripple effect on the entire family unit. The nuclear family being parents, partners and siblings will often endure the shock to the system when one member of the family experiences trauma. These family …
The Pros and Cons of Medical Marijuana Use to Manage Mental Health Symptoms
anxiety, stress, and schizophrenia. An internet search on the topic will lead you to believe that medical marijuana is a “cure all”; a natural remedy that has endless benefits. However, when you take a closer look at the information available, one thing becomes clear: there is just not enough research to draw any substantial conclusions regarding the benefit of medical marijuana for mental health.
Trauma: Healing Your Inner Child
Experiencing any kind of trauma or distress can cause levels of discomfort within anyone, though what about it is different when it is experienced as a child? To put it simply, there are quite a few differences between experiencing trauma as an adult and experiencing trauma as a child.
Trauma Therapy to Help Prioritize Your Values
Many of my clients have difficulty living the life they want and need to feel truly happy. They struggle with expectations placed on them by others, feelings of guilt if they put themselves first and most days feel like they cannot catch their breathe. Self-care isn’t selfish- I know it’s a clique but it is true. You need to take care of you to be your best self for your family, friends and career. If this is speaking to you, strap in- I have some Pro-tips for you.
LGBT+ Affirming Therapy in New York
LGBT+ affirming therapy/counseling in Smithtown, NY and Bohemia, NY LGBT+ affirming therapy/counseling online across New York State Suffolk Family Therapy offers counseling/therapy to the LGBT+ population. A counselor or therapist that treats LGBT+ people needs to be more than just “gay friendly”. Being “LGBT+ informed” is ever changing! Our therapists engage in continuing training/education …
What is TF-CBT Therapy?
TF-CBT may sound like an intense acronym and a bit overwhelming. We therapists love our acronyms! It stands for Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. In everyday terms, it is a trauma-focused intervention that is specifically for people from ages 3 to 18 that are diagnosed with PTSD due to experiencing a traumatic event. The key components …
EMDR therapy for Depression in Suffolk County, NY
Much to the relief of mental health workers the stigma attached to depression is lessening as awareness increases. Times are changing and so are your options when it comes to seeking treatment for depression. EMDR can be an effective means to treat your depression when traditional options have not helped. Most people are familiar with …
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