Cultivating Courage

By definition, validation is recognition or affirmation that a person or their feelings or opinions are valid.  But, why is it so important?  Because everyone wants to feel heard and understood.  In fact, validation communicates to someone that they are important and that you are present with them.  Fortunately, there are many different ways that […]

We are our own worst critics. This is a saying you have probably come across before. An important follow-up question to ask yourself is, how does being critical impact my self-esteem and body image?  We all struggle with confidence and can be overly critical about our bodies at times. It can be hard to befriend

I “warn” most of my clients, before I begin working with them, that I am a book nerd and it is very likely that they will hear about books I’ve read or podcasts I’ve listened to that may relate to their concerns.  In doing so, I have noticed that I recommend several books over and

Let’s talk about body love and acceptance. An article was published years ago that brought truth to light about how messages about a body’s worth is contagious. In the article, a daughter found a photo of her mother in a bathing suit and thinks that her mother looks beautiful. The daughter goes on to recount

We have entered the time of year where holiday gatherings are happening frequently and having a healthy relationship with food an be challenging. Spending time with family, specifically, can add additional stress to your relationship with food. We all initially learn how to nourish our bodies from our family or origin. These food practices are

I have been contemplating mindfulness this week.  One reason is that I practice Iyengar Yoga with local community members once a week.  On the last week of the month, it is restorative yoga.  For those of you new to yoga terms, restorative yoga focuses on lighter and more supported stretches while focusing on your breathing. 

Taking a day or even a moment to prioritize your needs and re-energize is great for your mental health. In and near Scarsdale, there are some wonderful options to make a whole day out of self-care.  4 Scarsdale activities 1. Scarsdale Public Library The library offers many educational and fun resources and experiences. The library

This blog post on taking breaks was inspired by feeling stuck writing a blog post!  Taking a Break Last week, I sat at my computer to write a blog post.  A few topics came to mind, but none of my ideas developed further.  It is important to note, that it was Friday and I really

I love watching art restoration videos as a form of self-care. I also find these videos can be an accurate metaphor for therapy. Just as an art conservator is working to restore the art, so is a therapist working with the client to end masking and reveal the authentic self. One video particularly spoke to

EMDR is a therapeutic model we use in our practice to treat trauma.  Interestingly, many of the inquiries we receive about EMDR come from individuals who are recommended EMDR by their friends, families, or colleagues.  Mostly, they are referred by individuals who have experienced success with EMDR!  Before starting, many of our clients ask how they