How to Manage Overcoming Anticipatory Anxiety: Therapist-Approved Strategies
By Yana Shenker, LCSW-RFounder, Resilient Mind Psychotherapy We’ve all experienced it at some point — the racing thoughts before a big presentation, the restless night before a doctor’s appointment, or the nervous jitters leading up to an important life change. This feeling, known as anticipatory anxiety, is the stress we feel in advance of something […]
Back-to-School Anxiety: Helping Brooklyn Parents Support Their Kids
By Yana Shenker, LCSW-RFounder, Resilient Mind Psychotherapy The last weeks of summer can feel like a rollercoaster for families. Some children count down the days until they see their friends and dive into new subjects. Others, however, feel knots in their stomach at the thought of returning to school. This back-to-school anxiety isn’t just “nervousness” […]
Helping Kids Adjust After a Move: A Therapist’s Advice for NYC Families
By Yana Shenker, LCSW-RFounder, Resilient Mind Psychotherapy – Brooklyn, NY Moving to a new home can be exciting—but for children, it can also feel like their world has been turned upside down. Whether your family just relocated to a new borough, a different city, or a new apartment down the block in Brooklyn, change brings […]
Spreading Smiles & Mental Wellness: Resilient Mind at PS 264 Bay Ridge Health Fair
We had an incredible time connecting with students, parents, and educators at PS 264 Bay Ridge Elementary School for the Arts during their recent Health Fair! Events like these remind us how powerful community engagement can be in building awareness around children’s mental health and the importance of accessible, friendly support. As a Brooklyn-based practice […]
