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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 […]
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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
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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!
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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 […]
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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.
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I am dreading having to host Shabbos at my home. I […]
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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.
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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”
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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 […]2 Commentsmindyblumenfeld replied to the topic Expensive therapy in the forum Something else? Post here!
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 […]
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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 […]4 CommentsWow! 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
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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nice article