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Do you notice that your child or teen is experiencing brain fog? Maybe their appetite is changing, or they are having trouble sleeping. Does your teen appear more irritable than normal? Or is your young child experiencing any somatic symptoms such as headaches or stomach aches? These are common side effects that children and teens endure as a result ofContinue readingHolistic Therapy Alternatives to Medication

Deciding to take your child to see a therapist is not an easy decision. You may not know which one to pick. Your child’s pediatrician may have recommended counseling. As well, working with an Old Lyme, CT child therapist can help your child process feelings like sadness, anger, stress, and grief. Your child might be dealing with problems due toContinue reading3 reasons to work with an Old Lyme, CT child therapist – holistic family counseling

Wisdom Within Counseling has compiled our favorite children’s books for emotional coping tools. Click on the titles to look more at each book. We hope you find this resource list helpful. The Recess Queen by Alexis O’neill, Laura Huliska-Beith When Sadness Is At Your Door by Eva Eland I Love You The Purplest by Barbara Joosse Don’t Feed The Worry BugContinue readingThe Best Books to Help Children Build Emotional Coping Tools

Polyvagal theory in holistic medicine is helping you gain the ability to notice when your internal system is activated. A lot of times, we grow up and anxious families, with high conflict arguments, and internalize a lot of nervousness. Some people call this trauma. In your nervous system, you have two halves, the sympathetic and the parasympathetic. Polyvagal theory isContinue readingPoly vagal therapy in holistic therapy in Connecticut

Family estrangement happens and it can be very painful. Often, when contact is cut off between family members, it creates anxiety, loss, anger, and grief. Parents who are cut off feel sad, shame, regret and may even blame themselves. Therapy can help parents stop blaming themselves and build a healthy life. Estrangement between family members can last for long periodsContinue readingWhy is parental alienation so painful?

When should I seek the help of a family estrangement therapist? If you are wondering if you should stop being speaking to your parents, you are not alone. A lot of people feel angry, hurt, betrayed, or even abused. If your parents were alcoholics, you might feel like the only thing you can do is cut them off. Often, cutContinue readingFamily Estrangement Therapy – Should I stop speaking to my parents?

Why is my son leaving me as a mother? How can my daughter just cut me off like this? Your daughter or son may have their own emotions that they are working through. Regardless, cut offs are very painful emotionally. Sometimes, it is easier for an adult child to cut you off rather than deal with difficult conversations. For manyContinue readingHow to heal after my child cut me out? Family Estrangement Counseling

First off, music therapy helps adolescents because they are struggling with friendship issues, school drama, parental divorce, perfectionism, eating disorders, self harm, and low self-esteem. Teenagers are struggling with depression and the pressure to get into a good college. Music therapy supports a healthy sense of self, the confidence to say no to the bad crowd, and lifelong relaxation tools.Continue readingHow can music therapy help my adolescent?

Erectile dysfunction is when a man in a relationship cannot keep his penis erect or hard. This can lead to low self-confidence, low self-worth, depression, and anxiety. In this article, we will talk about the causes of erectile dysfunction as well as treatments. Within the framework of marriage counseling and couples therapy, our team supports the treatment of erectile dysfunction.Continue readingWhat is erectile dysfunction therapy and how can it help your marriage?

Can a relationship survive without empathy? First, there are a few reasons why your significant other or spouse cannot show empathy. People with narcissistic personality disorder can not show empathy or emotional awareness. When your spouse can’t show empathy, you’ll probably feel like you are being used. You may feel sad, cry alone, feel confusion, and doubt your abilities. And,Continue readingIs It Narcissistic Personality Disorder?