By Brooke Schwartz, LMSW As time goes on and you settle into your new routine, you may be thinking about finding a therapist for yourself or your child. Do you have questions or feel confused about where to begin? Here are some common teletherapy questions, answered:...
By Brooke Schwartz, LMSW In a previous blog, we discussed tips for managing your own coronavirus-related anxiety. Many people also have the task of helping their kids deal with a variety of difficult emotions right now. If you find yourself in this position, consider...
By Brooke Schwartz, LMSW You may be finding it difficult to avoid conversations about the coronavirus disease. It’s in the news, on social media, and a common topic of personal and professional conversations. While everyone responds differently to major global events...
By Brooke Schwartz, LMSW Think about the last time you were angry — like, really angry. You might be thinking of the time you waited at a coffee shop for someone who never showed, when you arrived at the airport only to learn that your flight was cancelled, or when...
By Brooke Schwartz, LMSW As January blends into February, you may feel farther and farther away from the motivation that led you to set your New Year’s Resolution. This happens to the best of us — we consider the new year the perfect opportunity to work toward a goal...
By Brooke Schwartz, LMSW If the mere mention of the holiday season brings about feelings of anxiety, uncertainty, and dread, you’re not alone. Sure, the holidays are marketed as a cherished time to give, receive, reflect, and be with loved ones. But for many, this...
By Brooke Schwartz, LMSW Here’s the situation: Allie’s on vacation in Prague for the holidays after saving up and planning for the trip. She’s excited for all the fun she’s going to have and proud of her months of saving. But on the first day of her trip, she learns...
By Brooke Schwartz, LMSW Last year, Lady Gaga co-authored an op-ed for The Guardian highlighting the devastating and deadly effects of stigma against mental illness. She begins the article with a shocking statistic: by the time you finish reading her article, at least...
By Brooke Schwartz, LMSW and Stephanie Dowd, PsyD In past blog posts, we’ve discussed both what emotion dysregulation is and what it looks like in children. Need a refresher? Emotion dysregulation can be defined as the inability to regularly use healthy strategies to...
By Brooke Schwartz, LMSW In a previous blog, we discussed emotion dysregulation, which is the inability to regularly use healthy strategies to diffuse or moderate negative emotions. It’s common for parents to wonder whether their child is engaging in typical,...