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The Ill-Effects of Venting Your Frustrations
When you’re feeling stressed or overwhelmed, venting is usually the first thing that comes to your mind. Talking about your problems, ranting to a friend, or shouting your grievances to the world might make you feel better, but according to research, venting isn’t as helpful as we think it is. In a recent article published…
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Support Group for Kids Affected by Divorce
Are you a parent going through a divorce and worried about how your child is handling it? Or are you a child struggling to cope with the changes that come with divorce? We understand that going through a divorce can be tough for both parents and children. That’s why we have started this support group…
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When to Seek Psychotherapy: Signs You Need Help
Mental health issues can influence our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, interfering with daily functioning and leading to significant distress. Psychotherapy is an effective way to achieve the support and guidance needed to overcome these challenges. The question is, when should you consider seeking psychotherapy? In this blog post, we will explore several signs that suggest…
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How Your Body Can Help Your Mind
Have you ever felt like you were trapped in your own mind? Do you struggle with mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, or ADHD? If your answer is yes, then you’re certainly not alone. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, approximately one in five adults in the United States experiences mental illness…
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Loneliness and What to Do About it
Loneliness is a problem that is all too common in the modern world. According to a recent article in the New York Times, Surgeon General Vivek H. Murthy has written a new report about the health risks of loneliness and strategies to feel less lonely. The Health Risks of Loneliness Contrary to popular belief, loneliness…
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Grief impacts the brain. Therapy can help.
Neurologist, Dr. Lisa Shulman, describes the impact of grief and trauma on the brain in this article in Live Science. Through repeated stimulation of the limbic system, the seat of the body’s fight-or-flight response, we can become hypervigilant and highly sensitized to perceived threat. The good news is that therapy can help to calm these…
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Is Social Media Use Dangerous?
This is a question we get asked a lot. As any parent knows, it’s a complicated question with no simple answer. Here with some ideas on the subject is ADDitude, a go-to resource for parents of neurodivergent kids. The key takeaways here are that for neurodivergent and typical kids alike content and context matter. This…
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Negative Emotions not so Negative
In this Psychology Today piece, Dr. Alex Wills is making one of our favorite points that negative emotions get a bad rap. Instead of trying to fix or dismiss difficult feelings, naming them and learning to tolerate them can provide the validation that actually helps us to move on sooner.
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PPG is Moving to New Location!
We are excited to announce that due to our continued local growth and expansion, we will be welcoming clients at 400 King Street in Chappaqua on February 1st. The new location features more dedicated treatment space for children as well as adults and couples and allows us to expand our increasing array of psychological services.…
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“I’m Normal” and Other Lies We Tell Ourselves
This article in Psychology Today called “’I’m Normal’ and Other Lies We Tell Ourselves” points out that, while we feel normal to ourselves, we often project what it’s like to be us onto other people. It’s an interesting read with relevance in today’s social backdrop, and we recommend you check it out. Key takeaways include:…
