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Do you remember those OD’s who walked through the bunkhouses in camp and inspired respect simply by the click-clacking of their firm tread? Do you remember those head counselors who slouched in front of the d […]
Read MoreDo you remember those OD’s who walked through the bunkhouses in camp and inspired respect simply by the click-clacking of their firm tread? Do you remember those head counselors who slouched in front of the dining room while the...
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It’s common for the oldest and youngest children to have completely different personalities. But, does their birth order have something to do with it?
Birth order and its effects on children
Dear […]Read MoreIt's common for the oldest and youngest children to have completely different personalities. But, does their birth order have something to do with it? Birth order and its effects on children Dear Mindy, After eight years of waiting, I now have five...
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Trauma triggers cause us to relive the pain of past events. However, with the right approach, you can overcome them mentally & physically.
Trauma triggers can come out of nowhere!
Two summers ago, I sat shiva […]Read MoreTrauma triggers cause us to relive the pain of past events. However, with the right approach, you can overcome them mentally & physically. Trauma triggers can come out of nowhere! Two summers ago, I sat shiva for my son, Hillel, a”h....
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It is not fun when your mother or father dies. Not. Not. Not. And just when you think you can get used to this new normal, you realize that there are some very annoying people complicating your life.
Now, I […]
Read MoreIt is not fun when your mother or father dies. Not. Not. Not. And just when you think you can get used to this new normal, you realize that there are some very annoying people complicating your life. Now, I...
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Your life changes in your 40s and 50s. But if you know what to expect and how to address it, you can take the “crisis” out of midlife crisis.
Dear Mindy,
I am dreading having to host Shabbos at my home. I […]
Read MoreYour life changes in your 40s and 50s. But if you know what to expect and how to address it, you can take the "crisis" out of midlife crisis. Dear Mindy, I am dreading having to host Shabbos at my home....
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A standard therapy session is 50 minutes, but what if you need more time? Extending your session time may sound like the answer, but it can actually hinder your growth.
Ending therapy sessions on time can be […]Read MoreA standard therapy session is 50 minutes, but what if you need more time? Extending your session time may sound like the answer, but it can actually hinder your growth. Ending therapy sessions on time can be difficult. I hate ending...
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Wow, this is a really informative piece! I commend you for your fierce determination to keep to it! I also hate it when my therapist sticks to the therapy hour. I found the end of your article (where clients try to find creative ways to extend the session) to be comical.
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Somatic therapy may sound unconventional, but it’s actually a proven method that helps to relieve us of our past traumas.
Somatic Therapy: More Than Just “Body Stuff”
“I hear you do that funny stuff with the b […]Read MoreSomatic therapy may sound unconventional, but it's actually a proven method that helps to relieve us of our past traumas. Somatic Therapy: More Than Just "Body Stuff" “I hear you do that funny stuff with the body,” a potential new client...
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It’s no secret that journaling is relaxing. But did you know that with the correct application and prompts, journal writing is an actual therapy?
When Talk Therapy Isn’t Enough:
Sometimes, clients walk into my […]Read MoreIt's no secret that journaling is relaxing. But did you know that with the correct application and prompts, journal writing is an actual therapy? When Talk Therapy Isn't Enough: Sometimes, clients walk into my office and cannot speak. The words are locked...
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Wow, I love this! It’s so interesting. I do journal and write out my feelings, but I’m wondering which of the above methods can be used outside of session. I do journaling for myself, not for homework.
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I write everything down to help me remember or just to get my feelings out I love the journaling method but I never though about trying this method for my anxiety which I am going to try and see if it helps me.
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I truly sympathize with your words. And here’s my take. All ethical therapists have clients in their practice they take pro bono or at reduced rates as part of their strong religious and professional code of ethics. Secondly, there are a few wonderful therapists who take even Medicaid. Check your insurance roster for frum sounding names and check…Read More
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In this open letter from a therapist to a new client, licensed clinical social worker, Mindy Blumenfeld reveals the look and feel of your first therapy session experience. In this letter you’ll discover answers to […]
Read MoreIn this open letter from a therapist to a new client, licensed clinical social worker, Mindy Blumenfeld reveals the look and feel of your first therapy session experience. In this letter you'll discover answers to some of the most...
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This really gives great insights from a personal view from the other side . Plus it really breaks down the fear of the unonown to many about what therapy is all about. Ty for a well written article that can hopefully open many minds about the advantage of therapy
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Trauma & your symptoms: The not so obvious connection
I admit. If I see symptoms, I look for trauma. Even worse, now that you are catching me in confession mode; because I assess primarily through an attachment […]Read MoreTrauma & your symptoms: The not so obvious connection I admit. If I see symptoms, I look for trauma. Even worse, now that you are catching me in confession mode; because I assess primarily through an attachment perspective, I look...
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Wow! Thank you so much! I was that child that you described. So painful yet so validating. I came into therapy singing my parents praises, until the wool was pulled away from my eyes. The sheer bleeding pain of all the neglect and abuse that I went through, It is a few years later and I am still struggling and trying to heal from all this….
Thank you for a beautifully written article. This is such a true concept and many people don’t even realize it.
It is one of the biggest eye openers out there.
I am a real Running On Empty fan:)-
A real eye opener , Bec our childhood really shapes our futures without even realizing it ! Our roles as adults as spouses , parents and individuals is to make sure what we bring to our loved ones is our best emotional health and we owe a responsibility to take care of all our traumas no matter where they stem from
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A real eye opener , Bec our childhood really shapes our futures without even realizing it ! Our roles as adults as spouses , parents and individuals is to make sure what we bring to our loved ones is our best emotional health and we owe a responsibility to take care of all our traumas no matter where they stem from
nice article