Child rearing differs across cultures, but in our society in the United States, the goal of raising children is so that they can grow up to be happy and independent adults. We take on the responsibility of raising a child in order to make sure that they adapt to the challenges and requirements of living […]| Long Island Psychology
Often you’ll hear from motivational speakers and millionaires about the importance of following your passions. You’re told that you need to follow your dreams, and when you do, you’ll be successful. It often sounds like optimistic nonsense… … But it’s not entirely wrong. There is significant value both personally and professionally when you lead a […]| Long Island Psychology
Everyone perceives themselves in their own unique way. This self-perception, whether it’s about your intelligence, temperament, character, morality, humor, or some other aspect of your personality, has an effect on your happiness and self-esteem. It’s good to have an idea of who you are. But your self-perception can frequently become a self-fulfilling prophecy. If you […]| Long Island Psychology
One of the jokes about therapy is that the parents are always at fault. In real life, psychotherapy is not just about the parent. It’s about the interactions between people, the coping mechanisms, the life stressors, and so much more. But parents are still our first teachers, and so yes: the role and behaviors of […]| Long Island Psychology
