Journal, Page 27

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August 18, 2021 · Kristi Spagnuolo

What Are The Benefits Of Online Therapy?

Research shows that therapy from “afar” can be just as effective as in-person therapy. This research indicates that tele-psychiatry clients reported improved mental health after a month of tele-therapy. Tele-psychiatry patients also reported similar levels of overall satisfaction and comfort as in-person ones (Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare, 2006). Click above to learn more about online therapy. - Prerna Menon, LMSW, CTP

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August 17, 2021 · Kristi Spagnuolo

How EMDR Can Help You Become “Unstuck”

Sometimes people telling us to just get over it or being told we should let it go is not the most helpful. Actually those two keywords can do more harm than good making us feel they should fix what we are feeling. The reality is that for many people “just” and “should” does not change that we experienced something that is impacting us. Sometimes we can see how these experiences are impacting our current life and other times we may notice that our reactions to things today are more charged than they “should” be.

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August 16, 2021 · Kristi Spagnuolo

Reasons Why Marital Wellness Checks in Therapy matter: Couples Therapy

Whether we like to admit it or not, no relationship is perfect. All couples experience conflict from time to time. The classic culprits responsible for these encounters are spending habits, differing sex drives, family of origin involvement in the relationship, miscommunication, and other patterns of argument that seem never-ending. However, for many couples, a new stressor has been added into the mix – living together in quarantine. This is especially true for married or cohabitating couples who were forced to work from home over the last year and a half in the pandemic.

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August 13, 2021 · Kristi Spagnuolo

How Understanding Your Love Language Can Help You Connect With Your Partner

Human connection is something that we all strive for. We want to feel validated and loved by our partners, and we want to do everything we can to show them that we care. Learning what love language you speak and what you need to feel that validation can not only be helpful in your own journey, but it can aid your connection with your partner(s).- Ava Kaplan, LMSW

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August 13, 2021 · Kristi Spagnuolo

The Overlooked Cause of Anxiety and Depression: Why Trauma May Be at the Root of Your Symptoms

If you’ve been struggling with symptoms of anxiety or depression (or both), you’re not alone–these are two of the most common reasons people seek therapy. Anxiety and depression can greatly diminish our quality of life, making it feel overwhelming just to get through the day; however, sometimes these symptoms are manifestations of a deeper issue and not the issue itself. Individuals who have endured trauma have a greater likelihood of experiencing anxiety and depression, often without realizing the deep connection between their current symptoms and past experiences.- Sarah Panzer, MSW

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August 11, 2021 · Kristi Spagnuolo

The Four “R”s: Tips on Navigating Your Mental Health in College

Despite all the challenges that come your way in college, you still have the capacity to enjoy yourself and thrive in this environment. This blog maps out 4 ways to help you cope better with the inevitability of college stress.- Yaojia Sun, MHC-LP

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August 9, 2021 · Kristi Spagnuolo

What's Makes Your Identity: Understanding Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)

Attachment theory sees the human spirit as being inherently relational - seeking social and intimate bonding with those around us. EFT prioritizes emotional regulation as the key ingredient in navigating one’s individual experience and their relational interactions. EFT is seen to be most effective in working with couples, but is also frequently used to treat anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress.- Prerna Menon, LMSW, CTP

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August 2, 2021 · Kristi Spagnuolo

Finding Your Way Back to Love With The Gottman Method

Relationships are work. They are meant to be. They require adaptation, evolution, and betterment. Sometimes, that work is much too much to be done alone. The Gottman Method for Healthy Relationships, is one way to support that work.- Prerna Menon, LMSW, CTP

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July 28, 2021 · Kristi Spagnuolo

Healing through Movement: Understanding Dance Movement Therapy

To know ourselves is to listen to our bodies. Our bodies hold so much wisdom and guidance that when we listen and connect, our bodies can guide us through deep transformation. Have you ever seen a piece of art, watched a dance performance or listened to a song that emotionally held you and resonated with your emotional process? Various art forms have the power to speak deeply to our experience in ways words sometimes can not.- Noelani Rodriguez, LCAT, RDMT

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July 28, 2021 · Kristi Spagnuolo

Moving through Life Transitions: Integrating New & Authentic Parts of Self through Dance Movement Therapy

Do you sometimes find it challenging to put words to your emotional experience? Are words sometimes not precise in what your body and soul are experiencing? Every day we move through our world and our lives with so much demand on our bodies and minds, frequently leaving little room for us to be with ourselves fully and compassionately.- Noelani Rodriguez, LCAT, RDMT

July 19, 2021 · Kristi Spagnuolo

Emotional Pain: Why Does My Body Hurt When My Feelings Are Hurt?

Have you ever experienced sadness or anger and felt it in your gut or chest? Ever heard people in your life say “that was gut-wrenching” or “my heart hurts”?. These phrases are more than just metaphorical explanations of somebody’s experience - they are emotional AND physical experiences that one is having. Research studies have found that the brain regions that light up when one is experiencing emotional pain, are the same brain regions that light up when one is experiencing physical pain.- Prerna Menon, LMSW, CTP

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July 8, 2021 · Kristi Spagnuolo

Internal Family Systems: Understanding Your Inner World

All human beings have one commonality, we all share the same nervous system. But our experiences, interactions, and trauma lead to us developing 3 crucial parts or neural networks. Parts that protect us from suffering, parts that react to suffering, and parts that carry pain and suffering. Internal Family Systems Therapy helps you access the self - your higher consciousness and equip it with the tool to observe all these parts, and orchestrate them to live harmoniously.- Prerna Menon, LMSW, CTP

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Posts, page 27

What Are The Benefits Of Online Therapy?

How EMDR Can Help You Become “Unstuck”

Reasons Why Marital Wellness Checks in Therapy matter: Couples Therapy

How Understanding Your Love Language Can Help You Connect With Your Partner

The Overlooked Cause of Anxiety and Depression: Why Trauma May Be at the Root of Your Symptoms

The Four “R”s: Tips on Navigating Your Mental Health in College

What's Makes Your Identity: Understanding Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)

Finding Your Way Back to Love With The Gottman Method

Healing through Movement: Understanding Dance Movement Therapy

Moving through Life Transitions: Integrating New & Authentic Parts of Self through Dance Movement Therapy

Emotional Pain: Why Does My Body Hurt When My Feelings Are Hurt?

Internal Family Systems: Understanding Your Inner World

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