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How to Maintain Good Morale and Productivity When Working from Home
As of this writing, most of New York has been asked to stay indoors. For the first time, many people are working from home for days, potentially weeks on end. For some people, this may even be the...
Why You Should Take the Time to Understand Others’ Intentions
When we are angry or hurt, we often become so overwhelmed by emotions that we cannot work through the situation. In these instances, we might say or do something hurtful in return. We often become...
What Are Some Common Misconceptions About Therapy?
Making the decision to see a therapist is a great first step towards improving your happiness and quality of life. For some people, seeking therapy can also be intimidating. If you’ve never worked...
Respecting vs. Accepting Others’ Choices
There is a common idea that we judge others by their choices. But what happens when a loved one makes a choice we don't agree with? You have your own choices, hopes, and goals for those you love....
How We Each Have the Power to Seek Out the Positive
There is an old saying that goes "Man Plans and God Laughs." The idea behind this saying is that, no matter how much you plan something, the reality is that it's never going to go exactly as...
The Role of Shame in Addiction
Addiction is a complex issue. Addiction and its behaviors aren't always as simple as "makes someone feel good" or "the brain needs it." These are individuals, and sometimes emotions, feelings, and...
“I” Versus “You” Language in Relationships
In the field of couples counseling and here at Long Island Psychology, one of the things we pay attention to when we listen to partners talk to us about their challenges is how they speak to each...
How Curiosity Helps with Closeness
What makes relationships close isn't always what it seems. We may think that our connection is based on something like shared experiences or compatibility, but often what makes relationships strong...
How Expressions of Thoughts and Feelings Communicates More Than the Message Itself
"Communication." It's a term that is used so often when describing healthy relationships that it is arguably cliché. But that is partially because the term "communication" is not always understood....
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