Dr. Robert Schachter

In today’s society most people are not taught how to deal with their emotions and end up being afraid of them. If someone is angry, it feels dangerous. If you are angry, you might feel unsafe. If you are envious, you will feel unhappy without any positive outcome. Although right now is a festive time of the year, it’s not at all unusual if you’re also dealing with some hard emotions. 212-308-1666 robertschachter.com #cognitivetherapy #mindfulcommunication #StressReliefTechniques #therapisthelp #anxietytreatment #stressmanagement #emotions

Emotions are healthy and an important piece of our coping and response apparatus. Difficult emotions occur automatically when there is danger or something to be afraid of. Sadness occurs in response to a loss, and anger in response to frustration. When not acknowledged and handled the right way, these responses create stress and stress affects emotions. 212-308-1666 robertschachter.com #cognitivetherapy #mindfulcommunication #StressReliefTechniques #therapisthelp #anxietytreatment #stressmanagement #emotions

It is often said that when truly successful people are speaking with you, it feels like no one else is in the room. Their attention is so complete that you feel entranced. Such is the power of mindful listening. When you can integrate the balanced, nonjudgmental openness of mindfulness with the act of listening, you make a person feel truly heard. 212-308-1666 robertschachter.com #cognitivetherapy #mindfulcommunication #StressReliefTechniques #therapisthelp #anxietytreatment #stressmanagement

The way you interact with others and the way others treat you can be a source of stress. Mindfulness is a powerful tool for reducing the frustration, irritation, or annoyance that can occur in certain communications. Mindful communication can also enhance your ability to connect with others in a meaningful way. Let’s make this work for you: 212-308-1666 robertschachter.com #cognitivetherapy #mindfulcommunication #StressReliefTechniques #therapisthelp #anxietytreatment #stressmanagement

Don’t let yourself fall into a thought trap. These traps make you feel badly even though there is no proof that the thought you’re having is completely true. Cognitive therapy is the most effective therapy for changing thoughts that are not totally realistic, but still make you feel bad. Need help? 212-308-1666 http://ow.ly/kcMV50BKrmX #cognitivetherapy #anxietyrelief #StressReliefTechniques #therapisthelp #anxietytreatment #stressmanagement #breathingtechniques

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The stress you feel stems from the way you interpret a situation. Many of the thoughts that make you feel bad are only misinterpretations of your reality. I’d love to show you how to distance yourself from these thoughts that are creating your stress. 212-308-1666 robertschachter.com #mindfulness #anxietyrelief #StressReliefTechniques #therapisthelp #anxietytreatment #stressmanagement #breathingtechniques

TENSE AND RELEASE. This exercise is a wonderful way to create a relaxational response to counter the stress response. It takes time to retrain your body’s response to tension and stress. When you practice every day, your body develops a memory of being relaxed that will become automatic. Total Time: 5 to 7 minutes. 212-308-1666 robertschachter.com #mindfulness #anxietyrelief #StressReliefTechniques #therapisthelp #anxietytreatment #stressmanagement #breathingtechniques

Do you ever have trouble falling asleep? If not, you are lucky. A National Sleep Foundation poll found that 63% of women and 54% of men experienced insomnia at least a few nights per week. Why not do something about it? I will teach you simple but powerful techniques to overcome your worrying thoughts so you can get sound, deep sleep. 212-308-1666 robertschachter.com #goodsleep #insomnia #mindfulness #anxietyrelief #StressReliefTechniques #therapisthelp #anxietytreatment #stressmanagement #breathingtechniques

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JUST WALK. The art of reducing stress is to stay as mindful as you can throughout the day. Doing this when you walk is a wonderful way to continue to stay relaxed and to reduce stress. Normally when you are walking, you are just thinking of getting to where you are going, and your mind is filled with thoughts of the past or future But now try and allow your mind to be open to the sensory experience of walking. Focus on the feeling of your feet touching the ground or the brus...h of your pants or skirt on your legs. Try this exercise with different types of walking, such as rushing to be somewhere, or when you are angry, or when you are filled with joy. This exercise helps clear your mind, and you can practice it several times a day or whenever you go for a walk. 212-308-1666 robertschachter.com #bepresent #walking #mindfulness #anxietyrelief #StressReliefTechniques #therapisthelp #anxietytreatment #stressmanagement #breathingtechniques See more

You may find that you don’t eat in a mindful way. You may hurry through small meals without savoring the flavors and textures of the food. In this 10-minute calm eating exercise, you will use all your senses to experience food. 212-308-1666 robertschachter.com #bepresent #mindfulness #anxietyrelief #StressReliefTechniques #therapisthelp #anxietytreatment #stressmanagement #breathingtechniques

Try this breathing exercise to help prevent chronic stress. These 6 steps should take you only 5 minutes to complete. 212-308-1666 robertschachter.com #bepresent #mindfulness #anxietyrelief #StressReliefTechniques #therapisthelp #anxietytreatment #stressmanagement #breathingtechniques

JUST BREATHE. One of the major tools available to you for a mindful state is your breath. Remember that the objective of a mindfulness practice is to turn off your mind and allow yourself to be still. Focusing only on your breath allows that to happen. When you focus on your physical act of breathing, it is more difficult to go into your thoughts. There are several different ways to explore your breath as a pathway to being in the present moment. Stay tuned because I’ll be sharing a series of posts to help you work on breathing techniques. 212-308-1666 robertschachter.com #bepresent #mindfulness #anxietyrelief #StressReliefTechniques #therapisthelp #anxietytreatment #stressmanagement #breathingtechniques

Accepting how things are, rather than thinking about how to change them, is a basic aspect of being in the present moment. Letting go of disappointment from unmet expectations is critical in accepting the present moment. It is also particularly freeing. 212-308-1666 robertschachter.com #bepresent #mindfulness #anxietyrelief #StressReliefTechniques #therapisthelp #anxietytreatment #stressmanagement

A research project at Carnegie Mellon University found that men who experience persistently moderate or high levels of stressful events over a number of years have a 50% higher rate of earlier mortality... I can teach you proven techniques to manage your stress and have it under control. Your life may literally depend on this: 212-308-1666 robertschachter.com #mindfulness #anxietyrelief #StressReliefTechniques #therapisthelp #anxietytreatment #stressmanagement

If you’re unsure about devoting time and energy to learn how to incorporate mindfulness into your life, just think of all the time and energy you’ve already devoted to dealing with stress. 212-308-1666 robertschachter.com #mindfulness #anxietyrelief #StressReliefTechniques #therapisthelp #anxietytreatment #stressmanagement

If you have the need and the DESIRE to reduce stress in your life you already have the POWER to achieve this by changing the way your mind perceives and deals with stressful situations. I'm available to guide you to the results you need: 212-308-1666 robertschachter.com #mindfulness #anxietyrelief #StressReliefTechniques #therapisthelp #anxietytreatment #stressmanagement