Grief and Loss
Jessica Pontis, LCSW Widely considered to be one the first forms of group therapy, psychodrama is an experiential based treatment that uses action to explore and correct issues that have been identified in the group. Jacob Levy Moreno, the individual who developed psychodrama as a therapeutic tool, established this tool in the treatment of trauma, substance use, and family issues. Often one person, the protagonist, is chosen as their issue may represent the main elements of…
Read MoreAmanda Ann Gregory, LCPC, EMDR When someone in your life is grieving, you want to support them. Yet, you may not know what to say to them or you might be afraid of saying the wrong thing. Consider these tips when supporting your loved ones who are grieving. Be Curious. Does your love one want to discuss their grieving process with you? You may not know, and that’s ok. Allow them to decide what they need in…
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Matthew Cuddeback LCSW This is part II of a series about mental health in media. If you are so inclined, please be sure to read Part I- They Really Were on A Break: Couples Therapy with Ross and Rachel. Planes, Trains, and Automobiles, the perennial holiday classic by John Hughes is a classic for many reasons, the indomitable comedy everyman John Candy, and the absurdist humor embodied by Steve Martin to name a few. However, one aspect…
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If you read my last blog post titled, “What is traumatic grief and how can I cope with it?” referencing the article from Funeral Basics titled, “7 Tips for coping with traumatic grief” highlighting Dr. Wolfelt’s grief counseling techniques, you may be wondering what the additional 5 coping mechanisms are. Below highlights Dr. Wolfelt’s remaining coping mechanisms. Don’t run or be scared of your feelings. It is encouraged to take a mindfulness stance when experiencing your…
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I work with many clients who have experienced grief in their life. Whether it is a loss of a family member, loss of an event in their life, loss of a relationship, or maybe a loss of someone they cared about who unfortunately passed away in a traumatic way. My job as my clients’ clinician is to help identify terms for them, such as traumatic loss, with the hopes that identifying terms, the client and I can…
Read MoreSteven Losardo, AMFT In October of 2015, my dad passed. Although painful at times, the healing journey has been fruitful for me. Recently, during our family’s’ weekly video call, some emotions were stirring. At the moment, I was unable to connect with them. Later that day, I was driving to Target as sadness began welling up inside. By the time I got to the store, the tears were falling, and it was surprising at first. After processing…
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Licensed Professional Counselor Laura is a Licensed Professional Counselor who believes in creating a warm, empathic, non-judgemental therapeutic space for clients to help them move through their struggles and toward a happier, more meaningful life. She is an integrative therapist who incorporates Person-Centered, Psychodynamic and Dialectical Behavior Therapy theories. She also has a passion for holistic mind-body perspectives, such as mindfulness, to assist clients in their positive growth and development of coping strategies. Laura helps clients who…
Read MoreRimma Isaac Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor Accepting: BCBS, Cigna, UHC, and Self-pay Pending: Aetna Rimma is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. She specializes in working with clients facing relationship and communication issues, parenting challenges, life transitions, anxiety, depression and trauma. She works with individuals, couples and families and has experience working with a wide range of clients including children, adolescents and adults. Unsatisfying relationships are a cause of unhappiness for a lot of people, whether it is a relationship with a…
Read MorePaula Gonzalez Licensed Professional Counselor Practices in: Adams Street Accepted Insurances: Self Pay , BCBS, Aetna and United Healthcare Do you have overwhelming feelings of sadness? Do you constantly worry and find it difficult to relax? Do you have problems concentrating? Do you feel lonely and unaccepted? Paula is passionate about working with her clients to help them reduce their symptoms and reach their therapeutic goals. She is warm and caring and provides a safe environment for clients to…
Read MoreMarriage and Family Therapist Steven provides therapy to individuals, couples, and families. His areas of clinical interest include issues of infidelity, premarital counseling, identity in adolescence and adulthood, life and career transitions, proactive dating in the digital age, distressed or unrewarding work and family relationships, relationship coaching for executives, sports coaches and players, financial therapy, discernment divorce counseling, spirituality, men’s issues, anxiety and depression. Steven uses an integrative and systemic framework in his therapy with a client-centered,…
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