Social Emotional Learning Summer Program for Kids in Brooklyn

social emotional learning

By Yana Shenker, LCSW-RFounder, Resilient Mind Psychotherapy – Brooklyn, NY Summer should be more than just play—it’s also the perfect time for growth. While many families look for traditional camps, sports, or enrichment classes, there’s an increasing demand for programs that focus on social emotional learning (SEL). At Resilient Mind Psychotherapy in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, […]

Managing Anxiety and Physical Tension: The Role of Psychotherapy and Physiotherapy

Managing Anxiety and Physical Tension

By Yana Shenker, LCSW-RFounder, Resilient Mind Psychotherapy – Brooklyn, NY Anxiety is more than just a mental experience—it has deep and lasting effects on the body. From chronic muscle tension and shallow breathing to jaw clenching and digestive discomfort, anxiety often shows up physically before we’re even aware of the emotional toll it’s taking. At […]

How Trauma Impacts Family Relationships and Dynamics

trauma's impact on family relationships and dynamics

Trauma is not just an individual experience; its ripple effects can extend deeply into family relationships and dynamics. When trauma is passed down through generations, known as intergenerational trauma, the impact becomes even more profound. Families carry not only shared traditions and values but also the weight of inherited pain, shaping how members interact, communicate, […]

9 Dos And Don’ts For Living With Anxiety

At 27-years-old, I began to live my life for the first time. Everything before this was a blur. Every sight, sound, touch, smell, and taste was only something I had heard of. Every experience was mediocre. Life was bland. There was no substance. There was no sense. It’s hard to put these feelings into words, […]