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When Motherhood is Not What You Expected – And How Mom Groups Can Help

Posted Posted in Fawn McNeil-Haber, Jessica Pizzo, New Moms, Parents

You’ve been planning for your new baby’s birth and now they’re here. Maybe it is everything you hoped, but more than likely, you’ve been faced with a lot of new challenges and adjustments. It can feel overwhelming and isolating. You may be focused on your baby’s development, but remember that motherhood is a new stage […]

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3 Ways to Heal from Perfectionism

Posted 1 CommentPosted in Adults, Anxiety, Julie Marshall, Teens

Are you a self-proclaimed “perfectionist”? Or do others often put you on a high pedestal to achieve and always be on top of things? Perfectionism, while not a diagnosable mental illness, can wreak havoc on those who wrestle with the nagging thought of “Am I good enough?” What is Perfectionism? Merriam Webster defines perfectionism as […]

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It’s Not Easy to Do it Alone: Mindful parenting advice for a single parent in Scotch Plains, NJ

Posted Posted in Fawn McNeil-Haber, Parents

Being a single parent is no joke. It’s not for the faint of heart. But, it’s the hardest, and most rewarding job you’ll ever have. If you’re a single parent, you are a true superhero. You’ve heard all of that before. Whether a single parent by choice or chance, you’ve been told a lot of […]

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Postpartum in a Pandemic: Timely tips from a postpartum therapist in New Jersey

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Feeling isolated. Suddenly, stuck in the house for weeks. Not sure what to do for your physical health. Is your mental health okay, or do you “just need more sleep”? Are you making the right decisions for your family’s health? Are you overreacting? Maybe, you’re not sure you’re doing enough… If you’re reading this without […]

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6 Action-Steps for Health Anxiety During COVID-19

Posted 2 CommentsPosted in Adults, Anxiety, Julie Marshall, Online Therapy

News headlines. Death tolls. Toilet paper shortages. Financial insecurity. Conspiracy theories. Masks and gloves. Empty shelves. These are the images and experiences we are encountering daily during the current pandemic. It’s tough to fathom not feeling anxious at this point. And honestly, the anxiety that you are feeling is understandable given so many uncertainties and […]

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Online Therapy and Telehealth Q&A

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Brave Minds proud to offer online therapy services in New Jersey!  It goes by various names- telehealth, teletherapy, telepsychology, telemedicine, etc. While therapists have been providing remote therapy via phone calls for quite some time, it is now the norm to have video sessions where you and your therapist can see and hear one another […]

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Chair Grounding Exercise (Video)

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Julie Sisselman Marshall, LCSW teaches a chair grounding exercise to reduce stress and anxiety.     Learn more about our Anxiety Therapy Services Contact us for a free phone consultation. (908) 242-3634 or Connect Now   Julie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is passionate about helping her clients overcome depression, anxiety, and stress. Julie […]