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Stephanie Polizzi on the Cup of Nurses Podcast

Check out our very own, Stephanie Polizzi, LMHC on "What is EMDR Therapy?" Cup Of Nurses Podcast Episode 195 A Note From Stephanie: "I...

7 Tips from an Eating Disorder Therapist in Scarsdale, NY: Managing the Holidays

As joyous as the Holiday Season is, it can also be overwhelming. There are many things that need to be coordinated and sorted out, family...

3 Tips to Avoid Emotional Sacrifice During the Holiday Season

The Holiday season is among us, and we can once again expect a bombardment of picture perfect representations of this time period...

3 Tips from an Eating Disorder Therapist in Eastchester, NY: Managing Thanksgiving

Hello All and Happy November! With Thanksgiving approaching, I wanted to bring back a guide that I created last year of how to navigate...

Ancient Practices for Modern Mental Health in Westchester, NY: Fact or Fad?

One of the latest trends in mainstream society is the Ancestral Lifestyle. Its followers broadcast a simple message – to do as our early...

6 Tips to Stop Body Checking and Improve Body Image from an Eating Disorder Therapist in NY

In today's society, it is not uncommon for someone to struggle with their feelings towards how their body looks. We are constantly being...

The Power of Music In Recycling Pain from a Trauma Therapist in Scarsdale, NY

You don’t have to be an expert on trauma or psychology to know that there is a strong correlation between emotional pain and creativity....

Mid-Year Mental Health Check In

We are more than half way into the year, and that means it's time for a mental health check in! Just like you would schedule a doctor's...

Addressing Dialectical Dilemmas Through Trauma Informed Therapy

DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) posits that there are three types of dialectical dilemmas that are commonly found in the behavioral...

7 Ways to Work Towards Positive Body Image

Working as an eating disorder therapist and a therapist who works with teenagers, body image is something that I talk about almost on a...

5 Mental Health Related Books for Kids

Every now and then, we need a little help explaining things to kids. Trying to change the language to kid-appropriate lingo can be hard...

4 Things to expect when starting EMDR Therapy

This is to those who are having thoughts about starting EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy, just signed on with...

“So, when are we going to start doing EMDR?”: Why EMDR is not only just about the eye movements

"So, when are we going to start doing EMDR?" I think I can speak for most EMDR therapists when I say: We get this question all the time....

6 Signs You’re an Overthinker

Identifying Symptoms, Reasons, and Strategies to Combat Overthinking Do you find yourself going over and over things in your head?...

How to Spot the Early Warning Signs of Gaslighting

If you're unfamiliar with gaslighting, it's more common than you may think and can be difficult to spot in the early stages, but there...

You Matter, I Matter: The Path to Assertive Communication

When disrespected or hurt by others, do you become angry with yourself instead? Have you ever been confronted about the chronic use of...

Anxiety Refresher: Symptoms and Coping Strategies

If you are someone who experiences anxiety (like a lot of us do), welcome! My goal for this blog post is a refresher on anxiety, its...

Can anger be helpful? Tips from a Trauma Therapist in Scarsdale, NY

I want to start by saying: all emotions are good emotions. Yes, some are more uncomfortable to experience versus others- but each emotion...

How to Break Free from Codependency

Do you feel like you're always putting others first? Do you feel like you can never do anything right unless you're pleasing someone...

3 Ways to "Just Breathe."

Have you have ever been told to "just breathe" or "relax" while amidst a highly unpleasant emotional experience and found yourself...

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