A child sits alone with a bear while facing a wall. Learn how a trauma therapist in Scoth Plains, NJ can offer support with parenting help in Scotch Plains, NJ or addressing past trauma. Search for trauma therapy in Branchburg, NJ today.

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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How to Support Your Loved One Through Addiction

Posted Posted in Adults, Teens

Do you know someone who is struggling with addiction? The chances are good that you do. According to a national survey, over 20 million people over the age of 12 struggled with substance abuse in 2019. Individuals who struggle with addiction often do not receive the services they need for recovery. If someone you care […]

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Infertility (Part 3): How to Support Someone You Love Who is Going Through Infertility

Posted Posted in Adults, Grief, Lauren Grossbach, Pregnancy Loss

In part 2 of this series, we explored the emotional toll, relationship changes, and work life changes that can happen during infertility. In this part, we’ll discuss how you can approach a conversation with a friend or family member going through infertility as well as ways you can find support in your network and community. […]

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Infertility (Part 2): Emotional Toll and Life Changes

Posted Posted in Adults, Couples, Grief, Lauren Grossbach, Parents, Pregnancy Loss

In part 1 of this series, we explored what infertility can look like, as well as financial burdens and physical changes. The effects of dealing with infertility only start there. In this part, we’ll discuss how infertility affects your emotions, relationships, and daily functioning. The Emotional Toll Infertility is often referred to as a “rollercoaster” […]

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How Infertility Changes Your Life

Posted Posted in Lauren Grossbach, Parents, Pregnancy Loss

When you hear that someone is going through infertility, what comes to mind?  Do you think of your own experiences with fertility?  Perhaps you remember hearing about that celebrity who also went through infertility. Maybe your mind goes to the world of adoption and other nontraditional families. When infertility comes up, you might feel a […]

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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. […]