by Crissy Himelstein | Jun 19, 2024 | Child Therapy, Parenting, Trauma
For young people, losing a loved one can be a particularly isolating experience. Perhaps you are the parent of an adolescent who has recently lost someone they loved. This could be another relative, a friend, or an important mentor or another adult in their life. If...
by Crissy Himelstein | Jun 11, 2024 | Child Therapy, Parenting, Trauma
If you grew up with highly critical parents, you might still hear their voices in your head every time you make a mistake. Maybe your parents held you to a high standard because they wanted you to learn the value of hard work and reach your full potential. But you...
by Crissy Himelstein | Jun 4, 2024 | Child Therapy, Parenting, Trauma
As a parent, few things are more stressful than the moment you realize your child is winding up for a tantrum. You learn to quickly recognize the signs. They might take a deep breath or start making a familiar facial expression. You know that it’s too late to stop the...
by Crissy Himelstein | May 29, 2024 | Child Therapy, Parenting, Trauma
Someone who has lived through one traumatic event or several instances of trauma might eventually develop Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). People with this condition often struggle when they encounter triggers that remind them of their trauma. They might find it...
by Crissy Himelstein | May 20, 2024 | Child Therapy, Parenting, Trauma
Maybe you lived through a traumatic event years ago, or perhaps your life has been marked by ongoing experiences with trauma. No matter how long it’s been since you experienced trauma, you can’t seem to shake the sense that something is still wrong. You may be in a...
by Crissy Himelstein | May 20, 2024 | Child Therapy, Parenting, Trauma
It’s easy to think of trauma as an individual experience. You might assume that you can only suffer from trauma if you personally live through a traumatic event. However, trauma that your parents or grandparents experienced can actually influence your life, too. This...
