NY Health Hypnosis & Integrative Therapy

It's hard to truly love other people if we don't love ourselves. And that kind of love tends to begin with #selfcompassion and kindness towards ourselves. So take some time today to slow down and remind yourself of one trait, characteristic, or attribute you like (or even love!) about yourself.

This article from The New York Times written by Anahad O'Connor is an important read. "The psychological damage from the past year has caused sharp declines in physical health, including widespread weight gain and disruptions in sleep. Hospitals around the country have reported an increase in admissions for hepatitis, cirrhosis, liver failure and other forms of alcohol-related diseases. Almost no group has been spared." To learn more about how people's alcohol intake during ...the pandemic has affected their physical and mental health, please visit the link below: https://buff.ly/2PMmFUm See more

National Women’s Health Week was established to help remind women to make their mental and physical health a priority. Staying active, eating healthfully, and offering a little extra self-care this week can go a long way. To learn helpful tips, please visit https://buff.ly/3eNDjLP

Happy #MothersDay ! All of us at NYHH want to celebrate all of the wonderful mothers out there, as well as acknowledge how this can be a difficult day for many people too. Whether you recently lost a mother, long to be a mother, have or had difficulties with a mother, or have not met your mother, we know that this holiday can bring up varying emotions. So we're here to say we see and acknowledge you today.

This week, we #CelebrateNurses ! We cannot even begin to thank each and every nurse enough for the hard work, sacrifice, long hours, and empathy that they have offered our friends, family, and country during the past year. We are beyond grateful and want to send all of our love, gratitude, and thanks to #nurses all around the US (and the world)!

We loved this article by NPR written by Kavitha Cardoza and Clare Marie Schneider. "Every child feels anxious at times but for some, that feeling persists and interferes with friendships and schoolwork. It can cause children to be fearful, worried, irritable, and angry. And there are physical symptoms: Kids can feel tired and have headaches, stomach aches, and trouble sleeping. Anxiety is one of the most common mental health concerns for children...For kids, that can lead ...to unhealthy ways of coping, including self-medicating, cutting, or other addictive behaviors. [Dr. Shefali] Tsabary says they wrote the book for children "to honor, validate, give permission, give space for feelings to be allowed to be just felt." All children are born with superpowers, they write, that get 'zapped' as they grow older. The book is chock full of examples and exercises for kids to get back their natural abilities, which the authors say, helps them manage their anxiety." At NY Health Hypnosis & Integrative Therapy, Dr. Rebecca Hoffenberg (https://buff.ly/3fBfMxz) specializes in helping teens (16+ years old) overcome their anxiety. If you have a teenager who is struggling with anxiety, reach out, or make an appointment with Dr. Rebecca Hoffenberg today. https://buff.ly/3hJzg3R To learn more about anxiety in children and ways to help them work through their worries, click the link below: https://buff.ly/2Kmu363

#repost Full Spirit Quotes What is your self-love language? Understanding your love language in romantic relationships helps improve closeness and communication. But did you know that knowing how to speak to and treat yourself can be just as important? Take some time today to see what you tend to appreciate the most and do something nice for yourself!

Meet our team of top clinicians! Dr. Rebecca Hoffenberg is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who specializes in treating eating disorders, anxiety, habits, addictions, trauma, and insomnia. Her therapy style includes using mindfulness and hypnotic techniques in combination with her training in CBT, psychodynamic, and relational therapy. Dr. Hoffenberg works collaboratively with her clients to identify and alter patterns that are no longer adaptive in order to strengthen their ability to cope with life's challenges and to improve self-awareness. To learn more about Dr. Rebecca Hoffenberg please visit https://buff.ly/3fBfMxz

We loved this piece by Mental Health America "For many people, the holiday season will look different this year. Often, the last few months of the year are busy with parties and visiting family and friends. But due to COVID-19, things like traveling and gathering in large groups may not be possible. Many people have lost loved ones and will be missing someone’s presence during the festivities, and even more have lost their jobs and are dealing with financial stress. Others, ...like healthcare workers, may be working overtime and unable to take as much time off around the holidays as they usually can. It can be hard to cope with these kinds of changes, especially if certain holidays are the only time you see some of your loved ones...Change is difficult for most people, especially when you didn’t ask for or even expect these changes. But that doesn’t mean that the holidays are destined to be a disappointment this year." To learn more about how to celebrate and commemorate this holiday season, click the link below: https://buff.ly/3712qXU

Taking a step in the direction towards growth and maturity - no matter how big or small - is what truly matters. It is never too late to begin, so challenge yourself today to start the process of change.

We loved this article by SHAPE written by Dominique Michelle Astorino. "While high-functioning anxiety isn’t technically an official medical diagnosis, it’s an increasingly common term used to describe a collection of anxiety-related symptoms that very well may be indicative of a diagnosable condition...In essence, high-functioning anxiety is a form of anxiety that drives someone to be hyper-productive or hyper-perfectionistic, thereby yielding seemingly good results (in th...e material and social world). But this comes at somewhat of a mental cost: as they work harder and harder to achieve a metaphorical A+, they’re simultaneously overcompensating for the fears (i.e. failure, abandonment, rejection) that are fueling the fire." To learn more about high functioning anxiety, click the link below: https://buff.ly/33f9wqk

Meet our team of top clinicians! Dr. Sara Glazer is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who draws on her background in attachment theory, relational psychoanalysis, and mindfulness-based approaches to treat people struggling with insomnia, trauma, eating disorders, relationship issues, grief, anxiety, and issues related to attention and hyperactivity. She assists clients in exploring ways that their struggles relate to their self-perception and relationships with others, using hypnosis as a powerful tool for change. To learn more about Dr. Sara Glazer please visit https://buff.ly/31JhA2d

It is inevitable in life that obstacles will cross our paths. Instead of resisting and avoiding the hardship or just muscling through the difficulty, try slowing down and leaning into those hard emotions with grace and kindness towards yourself and others. You might be surprised how much accepting the moment for what it is can change your entire outlook.

#repost @self_help_quotess Just a gentle reminder that there is always something to be grateful for even in our darkest moments. Challenge yourself to think of three things you are grateful for today.

Check out our newest blog post live on our website! It was written by one of our therapists, Dr. Rebecca Hoffenberg. "As a Clinical Psychologist who integrates hypnosis into my practice, my goal is not only to work through the issues that clients hope to address, but also to develop a relationship in which my clients feel supported and understood. As this relationship is paramount to the therapy process itself, it’s important for me to gain a sense of any preconceived notion...s my clients may have about therapy, hypnosis, and what treatment may entail. It can be daunting to know what to share with your therapist and what to expect from therapy. As such, I take my responsibility as a provider very seriously and ensure that I create an open and safe environment where my clients feel comfortable asking questions. I have found that the more they understand the process, the more they can communicate to me what they want out of therapy; and in turn, I am able to tailor the therapy to fit their needs." To learn more about the questions people have about therapy and hypnosis and the answers from a psychologist, click the link below/in bio: https://buff.ly/37hEkJs