Every family experiences hardships, conflict, and struggle. When tension and stress begin to impact how family members relate or connect to one another, family therapy can be a valuable tool to support the entire system. Benefits of Family Therapy Family therapy at The Midtown Practice (TMP) can support families dealing …
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Navigating a relationship with a loved one who has Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) can be an immense challenge, especially when that person is a parent. Parental bonds are some of our most foundational and influential relationships, shaping our sense of self and patterns of relating to others. When a mental …
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Recently, Jenny was never sure what kind of mood her 16 year old daughter, Lauren, would be in when she returned from work. Today was no different. She walked into the house and noted absolute silence. Lauren was in her room with the door shut. Jenny knocked lightly on Lauren’s …
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Many women grow up imagining a “traditional family.” They imagine finding a partner, deciding to have a baby, and creating that family together. For some women, not only did this image not pan out, it no longer has to. Many women are making the decision to have a child on …
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By Lesley Alderman, LMSW One of my favorite household gizmos is my P-Touch label maker. Organizing my papers in file folders and putting labels on the folders helps me to feel organized and calm. The Power of Labeling Feelings Labeling feelings can have a similar soothing effect. Let’s say you …
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Sophia was at work when her phone rang. She looked down at the caller-id and immediately felt a pit in her stomach. It was Jack’s school again. What was it this time? His inability to wait his turn during a class discussion? Trouble settling down after gym? Storming off after …
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Stress is part of daily life no matter one’s age, and children and teens are not immune. With each passing year, life seems to move faster and become more complicated. The stakes seem to get higher, and even mundane activities become competitive amongst peers and on social media. We might ask ourselves, …
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