by Marc Shulman | May 16, 2025 | Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress, Long Island Therapy, Resilience
Is Acceptance the Secret to Life? Of course not. There’s no single secret to life that unlocks happiness or shields us from hardship. But acceptance—true, grounded acceptance—is critical for living a more satisfying, emotionally balanced life. It doesn’t mean giving...
by Marc Shulman | Mar 7, 2025 | Anxiety and Stress, Anxiety, Resilience
In today’s world, we are constantly bombarded with news and information, especially on social media. These platforms provide instant access to global events, some of which are deeply traumatic. As a result, the question arises: should we be exposing ourselves to...
by Marc Shulman | Feb 21, 2025 | Anxiety and Stress, Anxiety, Resilience
Understanding Trauma: Small ‘t’ vs. Large ‘T’ Trauma is a term commonly used to describe experiences that leave emotional, psychological, or physical scars. However, not all traumatic experiences are the same. It can be categorized into two types: small ‘t’ and large...
by Marc Shulman | Dec 26, 2024 | Resilience
We may want to rethink what it means to experience trauma. We typically think of trauma as a significant, life altering event (or ongoing events) that are so significant, we cannot cope with it, and it causes potentially significant changes to our mental and emotional...
by Atara Wertentheil | Mar 28, 2024 | Resilience
In an earlier blog post, we spoke about perfectionism and the dangers that social media can cause. Today, we’re going to expand on that and talk about how showing people only the best of us can itself be damaging to our mental health. No one posts their true selves....
by Marc Shulman | Mar 25, 2024 | Resilience
If you have kids – or if you’re a young adult that grew up in the social media age – then you are probably familiar with many of the risks associated with social media use. Social media tends to cause us to feel depressed and anxious, seeking out “likes” and approval...