Raising children is difficult. As much as we love them and care for them, they combine two difficulties. First: They’re their own person capable of their own wants and needs. And second, they don’t necessarily understand how to adapt to your wants and needs (and those of society). What that often means is that we […]| Long Island Psychology
“I don’t want to turn into my parents” is a very common belief that people share – often for good reason. If your parents were emotionally distant, for example, and you have children of your own, then of course you do not want to be like them. You can use that as motivation to be […]| Long Island Psychology
When most people think of couples counseling, they see it as a last resort for couples and marriages that are near the brink of separation – or even beyond that. While it’s true that many people seek out couples counseling when their relationship is nearing an end, the idea behind counseling – strengthening the bond […]| Long Island Psychology
Parenting is one of the most difficult “jobs” in the world. It comes with many ups and downs, many frustrations, but also many rewards. Everyone has their own theories on the best way to parent. There is some truth to the idea that you should trust your instincts – that all children are different, and […]| 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
At Long Island Psychologist, we explore some tips for parents of emerging adults. If you are in need of psychology services, call us today to get started.| Long Island Psychology
Age, in many ways, is arbitrary. On strictly an anecdotal basis, it’s clear that some people “age” slower or faster than others, in the sense of things like maturity, responsibility, intelligence, and even physically. We know age and experience can affect psychological development in a variety of ways, and yet in many ways psychology has […]| Long Island Psychology
