April 2020, an early peak of the SARS-COV-2 (covid-19) pandemic in the United States, was a difficult month. I knew I would cry in the bathroom or on a cab ride home. I recognized that I would watch someone painfully gasp for their last breath. Yet, as challenging as those …
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As an actor I’ve had a lot of experience working on set for film and television. After the excitement of booking the job sinks in, I’ve always been cognizant of an undercurrent of pressure and stress when it’s time to finally get to work. The crew seems to move at …
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As we are in the midst of planning for Thanksgiving 2021 and trying to figure out its details and logistics for the second Thanksgiving holiday during a pandemic, it seems like a good time to pause and think about what we are thankful for, or if we should even be …
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The challenges brought about by two and a half years of COVID caused undeniable changes in our lives. From being social individuals accustomed to “face to face” interactions, we shifted to masking, social distancing and working from home. Instead of socializing, planning vacations, outings, family celebrations, dinner parties, etc., we …
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This June, we are celebrating Pride month by asking our clinicians to think about their role as a therapist to the LGBTQIA community and what Pride means to us here in New York City, the home of Stonewall and where “everyone is welcome”. “Working with the LGBTQIA community reminds me …
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Feeling Lonely this Summer? You Are Not Alone. After two years of coronavirus isolation and loss, we suddenly see the arrival of summer and hopefully look forward to a return to normalcy. Businesses and restaurants are reopening, vacations are being planned, family reunions are in full swing, kids are away …
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Summer is almost over and September is upon us. If you’re looking for helpful parenting tools for a new September, you have come to the right place. If we are lucky this should be a wonderful month, especially if there are no COVID surprises in store for us. Back in …
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For many, fall suggests foliage, essence of pumpkin spice, apple picking, and the folly of Halloween and hayrides. At the same time, it ushers in back-to-school jitters, social challenges, schedules full of commitments, and academic anxiety. When negative emotions become overwhelming, they can interfere with quality of life, as well …
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Dr. Julia Samton explains the science behind what causes long Covid and gives insight into other research that COVID’s effects on the brain may persist for years. Read the full article on the American Psychological Association’s website. The article highlights include: What causes long COVID? “Understanding the etiology of long COVID is essential because once we …
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The holidays are supposed to be a time of cheerful celebrations, so why are so many of us left feeling stressed and exhausted when the merriment ends? After years of helping clients navigate the simultaneous highs and lows of the holiday season, I have noticed a recurring theme; when clients …
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Let’s Talk Statistics The pandemic has brought many aspects of mental health, not often previously addressed, in open conversation. The topic of teenage suicide that was not commonly discussed, is now often in the news. If you are the parent of a teenager, the following statistic is directed at you: there …
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Are you easily frustrated? Find yourself blowing up over the small stuff more often than you’d like. We asked Azat Oganesian, LCSW, to share some of his best tips for Anger Management that he suggests helping individuals self-regulate and calm down. Take a deep breath and exhale before you say anything you can’t …
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