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Building Long-Term Resilience: How to Strengthen Your Mental Health After Trauma

Building resilience after trauma involves more than just coping—it’s about developing the skills, support systems, and practices that help you move from surviving to thriving. This comprehensive guide explores post-traumatic growth, practical resilience tools, and professional treatment options to help you create lasting mental wellness after difficult experiences. In the …

Aug 13

When Safety Is Shaken: Coping with Trauma After Community Violence

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On August 1st, a shooting at 345 Park Avenue—just blocks from The Midtown Practice—shook our vibrant New York City community. Many clients, colleagues, and neighbors were directly or indirectly affected by this tragic act of violence. Whether you were present, nearby, or simply read the news, you may still be …

Oct 14

A Therapist’s Guide to Setting Boundaries with a Narcissistic or Borderline Parent

All Articles, Stress, Therapy, Trauma

By Dr. Julia Samton, MD

Navigating a relationship with a narcissistic or borderline parent can feel like a game of damned if you do, damned if you don’t. Predicting what will trigger a negative response and lead to your parent’s emotional volatility is difficult. This is compounded by the fact that identical behaviors can produce …

Sep 24

I Think My Partner Is a Narcissist, Now What?

All Articles, Stress, Therapy, Trauma

By Dr. Julia Samton, MD

The term “narcissist” is used frequently these days. It might surprise you, however, that almost everyone has a degree of narcissism. After all, how could we survive without some level of self-importance? At times we need some hubris to face challenges, achieve our goals, and thrive in a world of …

Jul 17

Mental Health Treatment with Medication

All Articles, Anxiety, Depression, Lifestyle Medicine, Telepsychiatry, Teletherapy, Therapy, Trauma

Psychopharmacology, the study of how drugs affect the mind, is an essential aspect of modern mental health treatment. If you’re considering psychotropic medications, it’s crucial to understand how they work and how they can help you manage psychiatric conditions effectively. What are Neurotransmitters? The brain is an intricate network containing …

Jul 11

How to Find a Good Psychotherapist in NYC

All Articles, Anxiety, Depression, Finding Therapy, Teletherapy, Therapy, Trauma

Finding a psychotherapist in the bustling city of New York can be a daunting task, but with the right approach, you can find a professional who meets your needs and helps you navigate your mental health journey. Here’s what you need to know about finding a good psychotherapist in NYC. …

Mar 19

Navigating Life with a Borderline Personality Disorder Parent

All Articles, Children and Adolescents, DBT Therapy, Therapy, Trauma

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 …

Oct 10

The Power of Labeling Feelings

All Articles, Anger Management, Anxiety, Children and Adolescents, Depression, Stress, Trauma

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 …

Oct 7

The Impact of Grief on Young Adults: Understanding Trauma and Seeking Support

All Articles, Grief, Trauma, Uncategorized

Are you wondering what the impact of grief is on young adults? Losing a loved one is among the most challenging experiences an individual ever confronts. And when you lose a loved one – especially a parent, sibling, or spouse – as a young adult, those emotions tend to be …

CategoryTrauma

Building Long-Term Resilience: How to Strengthen Your Mental Health After Trauma

When Safety Is Shaken: Coping with Trauma After Community Violence

A Therapist’s Guide to Setting Boundaries with a Narcissistic or Borderline Parent

I Think My Partner Is a Narcissist, Now What?

Mental Health Treatment with Medication

How to Find a Good Psychotherapist in NYC

Navigating Life with a Borderline Personality Disorder Parent

The Power of Labeling Feelings

The Impact of Grief on Young Adults: Understanding Trauma and Seeking Support

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