A designated play space with colorful mats and a variety of toys to help encourage practical and purposeful play for treating childhood anxiety. Look for a play therapist in Branchburg or Scotch Plains, NJ today!

Part 2: The Vital Role of Play in Easing Anxiety in Children: Practical Tips for Parents

Posted Posted in Anxiety, Children, Fawn McNeil-Haber, Online Therapy

The therapeutic benefits of play are numerous. You can find these discussed in Part 1 of The Vital Role of Play in Easing Anxiety in Children. In fact, play is very frequently integrated by our clinicians who provide child anxiety treatment at home and in our Scotch Plains, NJ and Branchburg, NJ offices.  There are […]

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Part 1: The Vital Role of Play in Easing Anxiety in Children

Posted Posted in Anxiety, Children, Fawn McNeil-Haber, Parents

Play is a powerful tool for children and adults alike.  However, academic pressures and extracurricular commitments frequently overshadow the importance of play. We live in a society that can be very focused on accomplishments.  This can even seep into therapy.  There can be an expectation in therapy that we fix the problem, develop coping skills […]

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When Parents Fall Short: Finding Emotional Fulfillment as Adult Children of Narcissistic Parents

Posted Posted in Adults, Fawn McNeil-Haber, Narcissism, Trauma

The desire for emotional support from parents is a natural and deeply ingrained aspect of being human. It is in fact built into our biology and physiology. It’s rooted in survival.  Furthermore, this is intensely true as children but doesn’t disappear as we become adults. Additionally, as adults, we can feel the need for parental […]

Meet the EMDR Therapists

Posted Posted in Adults, Children, EMDR, Fawn McNeil-Haber, Trauma

What is EMDR Therapy?  Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing, or EMDR, is a well-researched technique for therapy. EMDR can help individuals feeling “stuck” to move forward through reprocessing distressing memories. Including memories experienced after a traumatic event.  EMDR is effective at helping adults, teens, and children. It uses bilateral stimulation of both the left and right […]

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Coping in the Early Days After Pet Loss

Posted Posted in Grief, Lisa Weiss, Trauma

This has been a tough month for me, I said goodbye to my adorable, 9.5-year-old, lion head bunny, Agnes. While she was only 3lbs, she was a huge part of my life. If you’ve just recently lost a pet, I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. I am sending over a big virtual hug. […]

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Wedding Trauma and the Effects on Marriage

Posted Posted in Couples, Megan Herelle, Trauma

Post Wedding Depression?  Post Wedding Anxiety? You Might Have Experienced Wedding Trauma. Your wedding day is something that for many has been portrayed by families, friends, and social media as one of the happiest days of your life. The words “magical”, “special”, and “perfect” are often associated with it. In movies and television the weddings […]

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Therapy for Food Allergies and Anxiety Comes to Branchburg, NJ

Posted Posted in Adults, Anxiety, Children, EMDR, Fawn McNeil-Haber, Food allergies, Trauma

Living with food allergies is a daily balancing act. It includes a lot of vigilance and anxiety. It’s a life filled with label-reading, meticulous meal planning, and emergency preparation. The fear of a severe allergic reaction can be constant. Indeed, it can shadow every meal, snack, and social event. Advocating for you or your child’s […]

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4 Reasons Why Understanding More about You and Your Partner’s Families Can Improve Your Present Relationship

Posted Posted in Adults, Couples, Lauren Grossbach, Parents, Trauma

Have you ever done or said something that reminds you of your parents, guardians, or family of origin? Have you tried to undo the patterns you learned from childhood? In adulthood, whether you are close to your family or have a difficult relationship, their early influences are always with you. The family you grew up […]