Posts tagged trauma therapy
Finding the Right Trauma Therapist in Long Island | 8 Essential Questions to Ask

You're looking for the best trauma therapist in Long Island. You want to be sure they have credentials, skills & expertise so that you can settle into therapy & begin to feel better. Here are some questions to help you choose someone.

At our practice in Cedarhurst, we treat clients with trauma. Book your first session with trauma expert. Esther Goldstein, today.

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Healing Your Trauma | Trauma Therapy in Long Island

You've not been feeling like yourself - and you realize it's about an emotional trauma you endured. Or some other kind of trauma and you are ready to heal. But you want to first understand trauma. We've got it clarified here for you!

Read more to understand what trauma is and what kind of trauma you have. And then, next steps to choose the best trauma therapist for you. Our trauma experts are here to guide you in your therapy, with EMDR, somatic, talk therapy and more.

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6 things I wish I knew about becoming a trauma therapist

You’re not a typical therapist. You bring a unique wisdom to your work and you’re devoted to providing real healing to your clients. As a trauma specialist, I am here to share some lessons I’ve learned along the way. Join me as we learn together, and grow, as we expand our abilities to help our clients attain true healing.

If you’re looking to join our Trauma Therapist Training, apply for our upcoming cohort!

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What is Trauma? Trauma Therapy Explained

As human beings, none of us can avoid the difficulties and sometimes traumatic experiences of life. However, we are all impacted differently and if you've been impacted by traumatic stress, I encourage you to  prioritize your healing so you can get back to a healthy equilibrium. Trauma and stress can be tough, but they don't need to leave a lasting impact.

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Trauma Therapy Demystified - part 2

 Seeking relief from your anxiety and trauma? Reach out to Esther Goldstein LCSW and Trauma Expert to being healing today. Book at her Cedarhurst Office in Long Island, NY.

Continuing upward on the stairwell of trauma healing is Phase Two, referred to by Herman as Remembrance and Mourning. This phase often involves treating the traumatic memory, by form of narrative processing or by working through secondary side effects that have been left on the mind, body or soul. Somatic psychotherapy, EMDR, expressive arts, IFS, TF-CBT and Ego State work, amongst other modalities, have been scientifically proven effective in treating memories without diving too deeply into the narrative, avoiding the risk of re-traumatization.


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Are You Emotionally Hungry?

What is this thing we call hunger?  Hunger represents the physiological need to eat food. Feeling satiated is the absence of hunger. Appetite is the desire to eat food. When your belly is empty, the hormone called ghrelin is produced by the stomach triggering a hunger message. Satiety is the feeling of fullness that tells you to stop eating.  Now let's look at emotional  hunger, its sensations and how it plays itself out.

 

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