Why Racism Isn't a Personal Issue, It's a Trauma Issue

Racism isn’t a personal opinion, it’s a trauma based opinion. Racial Trauma is a term that refers to emotional distress that results from traumatization and harm done to someone due to racism and discrimination.

In this blog I share some of my input and hope we can learn from each other as we work together towards a more whole, supportive social. Yes, black lives matter. Yes, people of color are important. We can keep this conversation going to promote change.

Counseling in Long Island, New York for anxiety, trauma and depression.

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Tackling Coronavirus Anxiety in New York

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Anxiety in your body + 6 signs of psychosomatic pain

Have you ever felt physically ill due to stress or anxiety? Psychosomatic pain is when your emotional and mental stress begin making you physically sick.

When meeting with a new client, I listen to their story by what they are expressing verbally, but am also listening for the cues of discomfort, pain or dis-ease they have been struggling with on a body level.

Am I crazy or is there a reason that I’m suffering? She looks up with pleading eyes. I know it’s probably stress related but I’m good at sucking things up and moving on. But for some reason it isn’t working. My stomach cramps up, I am constantly bloated and just feel so uncomfortable in my skin. Can you do your magic and help me feel better? Clearly the medical tests don’t find anything, so this is my next stop.

Read more to understand psychosomatic stress, how your body holds anxiety and what you can do today! Stay tuned for next week, where I offer 6 skills for stress relief related to psychosomatic symptoms.

Emotional WellnessEsther GoldsteinOctober 4, 2018woodmere counseling, cedarhurst therapist, hewlett therapist, lawrence EMDR expert, trauma therapy 11516, anxiety treatment long island, anxiety center for wellness five towns Comments

EMDR Therapy For The Anxious Overachiever + 5 Questions for Clarity

EMDR and Psychotherapy for the Anxious Overachiever

Are you an anxious overachiever? Or an overachiever with levels of anxiety that have been making you feel like you’re spinning in circles? Here are 5 Questions to ask yourself to get clarity on that answer!

Also, I’ve provided some info on what kinds of counseling can help you live a better life. Healthier Work Goals + Less Stress + more Joy and Presence = More meaningful life.

Read on!