Perfectionism is a defense mechanism many anxious people tend to struggle with. Many of out perfectionist clients struggle with the negative thoughts that they are am not good enough unless they do everything 100% right 100&% of the time. Perfectionists tend to down play their accomplishments, have difficulty with minor changes in their desired outcome …
If you’ve never had anxiety yourself, or been close to someone who struggles with anxiety, it may be difficult to recognize the signs. Anxiety is one of the more common mental illnesses in America effecting about 18.1% of the population. There is a difference between general worry and stress- and an anxiety disorder. To those outside …
Tips for Your Suffolk Family Therapy Teletherapy Session Online therapy is effective and convenient. It can be difficult at first to navigate the technology and to find your rhythm with teletherapy. Here’s tips to have a great session. Follow these instructions Click on the link sent to you by your therapist Enter your name Your …
Is your teen irritable, difficult to communicate with or breaking all the rules? Are they struggling with brushing their teeth and keeping good hygiene? Or is your teen making poor life choice and hanging with the wrong crowd? If your teen is angry about their life or is hurt easily, they may need some additional supports. …
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Unfortunately, being a survivor of trauma or abuse is exceedingly common. According to the National Sexual Violence Resource Center,one in four girls and one in six boys will be sexually abused before they turn 18 years old. Additionally, they also found that one in five women and one in 71 men will be raped at …
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Relationships are bonds formed on understanding, fondness and admiration, mutual support, trust and commitment. Sometimes we meet people who we care about but later learn this person may not be a good partner. Here are some red flags that can serve as warning signs to be cautious about proceeding into a relationship and if any …
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many individuals have begun working from home. If you are one of these individuals, kudos to you; you have been forced to make the best of a sudden change that you had very little say in. As time has gone on, you have begun to see that working from home …
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Have you heard the phrase “helicopter parent?” It describes a mother or father that ‘hovers’ around their child 24/7, overseeing every aspect of the child’s life to keep safe from every potential danger, pitfall and mishap. In theory this sounds great right? “If I am there to guide and direct every step I know my …
Have you ever wondered how childhood trauma impacts adolescents or adults? Do you find yourself asking yourself how much your childhood has a impact on your relationships today? Childhood experiences, both positive and negative, have major impact on our emotional development and how we continue to interact in the relationships around us. Childhood is where …
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When describing yourself, how do you finish the sentence “I am…..”? Are you saying things like, “I am”: LOVED, POWERFUL, BLESSED, WORTHY, COMPETENT, INTERESTING, ENOUGH.… Or is your “I am” statement more like — I am small, weak, ugly, incompetent, useless, discarded or not enough? Each of us has an internal dialogue that has a …
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