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Addressing Cognitive Rigidity in Trauma Survivors: Moving From Black-and-White to Flexible Thinking Understanding Cognitive Rigidity as Trauma Response Summary: In this detailed exploration,...
The Netflix series Squid Game masterfully uses childhood games as a backdrop for exploring how early trauma manifests in adult behavior and how extreme stress can trigger regression to earlier...
The Netflix series Squid Game offers a visceral exploration of how financial desperation can drive individuals to make unthinkable choices. The show's characters provide compelling case studies for...
The term "trauma bonding" has become increasingly popular in discussions about relationships and mental health, but its widespread use has led to significant confusion about what trauma bonding...
When seeking trauma therapy, finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming under the best of circumstances. For Black individuals, the search often involves additional considerations around...
Experiencing trauma can leave you feeling lost, overwhelmed, and uncertain about how to move forward. Whether your trauma was a single incident or prolonged exposure to harmful experiences, the...
The Basics: Therapy vs Medication Studies show that both therapy and medication can be effective, but the best option really depends on your specific mental health condition, symptom severity, and...
Amber's Story Amber was the first-born child to her mother and father. By the time she turned five, her parents had four more children, and the weight of responsibility settled on Amber far too...
What Is Couples Therapy? Couples therapy is a form of psychotherapy designed to help romantic partners improve their relationship, deepen their emotional connection, and navigate challenges...
What is EMDR Therapy? Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is a structured, evidence-based psychotherapy designed to help individuals heal from trauma, distressing memories,...
What is Unresolved Trauma? Unresolved trauma refers to psychological and emotional distress that remains unprocessed or unhealed after a traumatic experience. When trauma is unresolved, the...
Understanding Early Maladaptive Schemas and Maladaptive Daydreaming Maladaptive daydreaming—the immersive fantasy world that many individuals retreat to—can be deeply understood through Jeffrey...
Balanced Mind is a psychotherapy and counseling center offering online therapy throughout New York. We specialize in Schema Therapy and EMDR Therapy. We work with insurance to provide our clients with both quality and accessible care.
Addressing Cognitive Rigidity in Trauma Survivors: Moving From Black-and-White to Flexible Thinking Understanding Cognitive Rigidity as Trauma Response Summary: In this detailed exploration, clinician Grace Higa examines cognitive rigidity, a common but often...
The Netflix series Squid Game masterfully uses childhood games as a backdrop for exploring how early trauma manifests in adult behavior and how extreme stress can trigger regression to earlier developmental stages. Each character's response to the games reveals...
The Netflix series Squid Game offers a visceral exploration of how financial desperation can drive individuals to make unthinkable choices. The show's characters provide compelling case studies for understanding economic trauma and its profound impact on mental...