Cultivating Courage

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

Have you decided to reach out for help? It is a big and important step. You might feel overwhelmed and anxious about starting therapy. Therapy is often an unknown experience for someone and we want to make that process as easy and transparent as possible. So let’s lay out the roadmap of what to expect

Drs. Emily and Amelia Nagowski explore the topic of how to manage burnout in their book, Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle.  Before jumping into ways that we can address burnout, let’s take a moment to better understand what burnout is. First, let’s look at the definitions of burnout. Burnout (n.): One, is

Often I find that talking about higher levels of care for eating disorder treatment with a client can evoke fear. Consequently, most of that fear seems to come from the unknown. Different levels of care exist to be able to provide the unique support someone is needing in their journey to recovery. As providers, we

Hard day? In a stressful and time-constrained world, self-care is essential.  But, it doesn’t need to be just another thing on your to-do list.  In fact, it is important that your self-care helps to energize and not deplete you.  Notice, that many of these ideas can be done in a few minutes or over many

A lot of situations and experiences can lead to you feeling anxious. However, what you do with the anxious thoughts is what breaks the cycle of anxiety. Why?      What if…? When in an anxious state, your mind may be past focused or future focused. Unfortunately, both are a trap and a form of