What is Intergenerational Trauma?
Intergenerational trauma is broadly defined as the trauma that gets passed down from a trauma survivor and affects the well-being of subsequent generations. Intergenerational trauma is also referred to as transgenerational trauma or multigenerational trauma. Traumatic experiences can be systemic (e.g., war, genocide, poverty, natural disasters, etc.) and can also occur on a micro-scale (e.g., […]
All About Telehealth
If there is a phrase to sum up what we are all going through right now, it is “unprecedented times.” At the same time that we are experiencing increasing uncertainty, upheaval to our work and school routines, and rapid adjustments to expectations economically, socially, and for recreation, we are also faced with increasing isolation and […]
Social Media and Teenagers
Whether we like it or not, technology is an ever present force in an adolescent’s life. Probably accompanying this technology is involvement in social media. Social media is used for a variety of reasons, from reconnecting with old friends, finding new friends, sharing information, or receiving feedback. For teenagers and young adults in particular, social […]
Special Needs and Friendship
When a parent or caregiver receives a diagnosis for their child, a myriad of thoughts, hopes, dreams and fears flood that parents mind. The medical and financial costs, the emotional turmoil and trauma that comes with navigating medical and mental health scare systems, and the educational battles that come along with a special needs diagnosis […]
Dr. Oppenheimer’s Favorite Reads in 2018
Our founder, and one of our psychologists, Dr. Rachel Oppenheimer, loves to read. She wanted to share some of her favorite reads from the past year: Braving The Wilderness: The Quest for True Belonging and the Courage to Stand Alone by Brene Brown: “It is very hard to identify a favorite Brene Brown book. Her writing is […]
Group Dynamics
Group dynamics refers to the interactions and behaviors or people within a social collective. As our world continues to change, grow, and evolve, we find ourselves very naturally forming groups. Groups can be formally created, such as in work or school groups, or informal collectives, such as hobbyists, groups with common values, or social groups. […]
Back To School Series: School Supports
Children, parents, and teachers often meet a new school year with optimism. This fresh start is a chance for new beginnings, new friendships, new study habits…and new obstacles. While challenges are opportunities to learn and get stronger, those that have emotional or learning difficulties may quickly become frustrated by the academic environment, and this is […]
Party of One: Understanding Introverts
Introverts are commonly misunderstood, and have been called “shy,” “stuck-up,” “boring,” and “insecure,” to name a few derogatory labels. But with nearly one-third of the population identifying as introverts, it’s important for us to stop believing these out-dated myths. In her book, “Quiet: The Power of Introverts In a World That Can’t Stop Talking,” Susan […]