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Creating a Judgment Free Zone

03/28/202203/28/2022 Laura Goldstein

Judging, by definition, is taking an facts and digesting them through our own subjective lens and interpretation. This is where many painful emotions comes from, both in thinking about ourselves and in thinking about others. As humans, we already go through a lot of difficult situations. Our judgements only make it worse. A very effective way get through tough times is incorporating non-judgmentalness into the process. Only then can we begin to problem-solve. Here are some helpful tips on how become less judgmental get closer to a judgment free mind!

Adults

A Little Extra Help From Our Podcast Friends

03/21/202203/13/2022 Laura Goldstein

Podcasts can be an important part of our wellness. Mental health podcasts provide us with a space to explore, question, challenge, and ultimately sit with ourselves. They also serve as a great reminder that recovery is dynamic. And, as a collective group, we can all work on bringing down the walls of mental health stigma to better connect with ourselves and others.

Adults, Young Adults

Common Questions About Therapy

03/14/202203/13/2022 Laura Goldstein

Answerthepublic.com uses data-based insights to look up the most common questions being asked online about a topic. And the results about therapy questions are fascinating. Take a look below and you’ll see almost 100 of the most frequently asked questions about therapy. We’re here to help answer some of those questions about therapy now!

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Adults, Young Adults

Getting Serious about Play for Adults

02/18/202202/18/2022 Laura Goldstein

We mostly associate play with children. It's an integral part of their cognitive and social development. However, young adults tend to stop playing when they start working. It's almost as if our working lives are so serious and all-consuming that we no longer have time to play.

Adults, For Therapists

Mental Health In The Workplace

02/07/202202/07/2022 Laura Goldstein

Mental health at work isn’t just an individual problem to be solved. It should be a collective priority for organizations of all industries and sizes.

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Adults, Couples Counseling

Set Up Your Relationship For Success

02/04/202202/04/2022 Laura Goldstein

When starting with a couple, I often tell them my goal is to set them up for success. I want to help them process their emotions so they can show up for each other even when it's hard. No relationship is void of conflict. Learning how to have conflict without hurting each other is key to getting "unstuck". You can set your own relationship up for success by paying attention to these things three important and simple (although easier said than done) tips.

Adults, DBT

Six Tips for Better Sleep Hygiene

01/15/202201/15/2022 Laura Goldstein

One way to reduce emotional vulnerabilities is making sure you are getting a good night's sleep. Easier said than done for some of us. Let’s talk about ways we can cope ahead to increase the likelihood of getting a better night's sleep.

Adults, Young Adults

Connecting Values to Your New Years Resolutions

12/20/202112/20/2021 Laura Goldstein

A big part of how I function is that I need to continue to learn. I find myself making choices around this both in my everyday life as a human and also as a therapist. This past year, I have been exploring Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) while also expanding my knowledge in DBT. While… Continue reading Connecting Values to Your New Years Resolutions