There are so many new challenges being thrown at us recently. For this week's #MindfulMonday, I encourage everyone to take a moment to reflect on something positive. What are you grateful for today? Drop a comment below! 👇
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We so often think to ourselves: “you’ll never be happy until you lose weight,” or “your worth is measured by how you look.” But the truth is that disordered eating has very little do to with food or weight. They represent symptoms of something deeper—depression, anxiety, loneliness, insecurity, the pressure to be perfect, or feeling out of control. These are things that no amount of dieting, weight loss, or worry about food and body can cure.
If you would like help with some form of disordered eating that limits your ability to enjoy life, help is available.
For more information on negative body image, see my interview on Chanel 8 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_TxqYzt-4w&feature=youtu.be .
Technology usage for kids is not a one-size-fits-all issue. 💻 The digital world is all around us, and today's kids are fully utilizing technology as part of their daily curriculum in school.
Like anything else, parents need to play an active role in managing their child's virtual world. "We teach our kids by doing, so as their parents, they will emulate our behaviors and patterns. The core of what truly shapes our kids is what they see us do as their role models.
➡️ Swipe to learn Dr. Zackson's tips on how to strike the perfect balance between your kids and technology ➡️
For more answers read my article "Kids and Technology: How to Strike the Perfect Balance" published in the #GreenwichSentenil here: https://bit.ly/3mWQPjI
📚 At this point, we don’t know what the future will bring. We need to let go of what college used to be and embrace the new college experience confronting our children. We need to evolve to a new normal. To embrace not what used to be, but what IS. And we must not only accept the present, but be able to look back in 10 years and talk to future generations about this crisis. To remember with pride how we coped during the pandemic, whether our children were schooled virtually or not. How courageous were we, and what values did we instill in our children? What did our children see guided us? What lessons can we teach our children that will stay with them throughout their lifetime, so that they too can have a template of courage and resilience.
Read the full publication in #GreenwichTimes by clicking below.
https://bit.ly/2RTY9OI
It's the start of a new week. You got this!✨ #MindfulMonday
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We’re taught that having a baby is the happiest time in a woman’s life, but what may be less acknowledged is that it can also be one of the most stressful and anxiety-producing life transitions of parenting she will ever experience. It’s common for women to experience the “baby blues,” but up to one in seven women experience postpartum depression (PPD). 💔
Common symptoms of postpartum depression are:
👉 mood swings
👉 crying
👉 sadness
👉 insomnia
👉 irritability
👉 apathy
These symptoms can make it difficult—if not impossible—to properly look after your newborn’s needs. Your baby will be affected if the depression is left untreated. If you have postpartum depression, treatment with a mental health professional can help you manage your symptoms and help you bond with your baby. 👶💕
Learn more: https://bit.ly/3ckaLIn
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Time can tie people together, but we shouldn't hold onto people based on how long they've been in our lives. Some relationships are simply not worth holding onto. 🙅♀️
Don't grow complacent with people that hold you back from your personal growth. You deserve to spend your energy with the people you want and deserve. We have every right to choose to be with people who add to our lives- not deplete them. ✨
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Halloween may look a little different this year. Despite the challenges this year has brought upon us, many parents are still hoping to provide their children with as much of a normal childhood as possible during this pandemic. But where do our holiday traditions fit in? 🍁🦇👻
This year we may not see groups of trick-or-treaters happily marching up and down the street in costume, but there are still many low-risk activities that parents can still do with their kids. Dr. Zackson encourages parents to be flexible and find creative ways to celebrate #Halloween, such as:
🎃 Carving or painting pumpkins at home
🎃 Putting up spooky and fun decorations around the house
🎃 Organize a virtual Halloween costume contest with friends or family
🎃 Practice social distancing while visiting pumpkin patches or orchards
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What's something you are hoping to grow out of or grow into this season? .
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Unresolved trauma is one of the most common reasons people seek therapy. Therapy can offer a space to better understand how your past trauma may be related to aspects of your current life. 🗣
Working through trauma can be scary and painful, and because of the risk of retraumatization, this healing work is best done with the help of an experienced trauma specialist.
Dr. Zackson discusses PTSD on CBS Radio.
Listen here: https://bit.ly/3e3Y2KQ
Before the pandemic, we had our set schedules and our 'divides' between home and work. But now we don't know when it's time to shut down the computer or to sign-off from the day. With no 'going to work' or 'returning to work' boundaries in place, some have found themselves working 'overtime' by choice, never fully 'closing the door' on their jobs since their jobs are now located in their homes. Are you struggling with these boundaries? 🙋♀️
Work addiction, as Dr. Zackson describes, is "when your life is out of balance... when you're thinking about work a lot, and you just feel a compulsion to keep working." It is similar to a 'high' that someone with an addiction might experience. This can lead to a repetitive pattern because of the 'high.' A person may be unable to stop working, even if that impacts other facets of their life. Work may be seen as a 'conflict-free zone,' whereas intimate relationships, on the other hand, may stir up anxiety.
Work addiction is not the same as working hard. A 'workaholic's' hyper-focus on work is all-consuming, which can get in the way of maintaining healthy relationships, outside interests, and even physical health. 🚫
Some signs of work addiction are:
📌You devote yourself to work to escape a void in your life
📌You spend time thinking about work, even when you're not working
📌Friends and family ask you to stop, but you don't listen
📌You feel out of sorts when you're not working
📌Work habits are interfering with your intimate relationships
📌Work habits are harming your health
Listen to Dr. Zackson discuss work addiction here: https://bit.ly/3652Z26
If a loved one is struggling with #depression, it may seem challenging to figure out how to help. Here are a few dos✅ and don'ts🚫 on how you can best support them. ❤️
Do✅: Reach out, and let your friend know you're there for them. Your friend may want to talk about how they feel. Express empathy if they do choose to open up to you.
Don't🚫: Give unsolicited advice. You can't be certain how serious your loved one's condition is and the wrong word choice could be painful to them.
Do✅: Offer to do something relaxing or fun with them. Those going from depression or going through a hard time could use a night out with a friend or a relaxing lunch out.
Don't🚫: Take things personally if they don't want your help or do not want to talk and encourage them to seek professional help.
Do✅: Show interest and empathy. Listening and validating their emotions could be just the support your loved one needs.
Don't🚫: Minimize their feelings or compare their experience to something else.
DEPRESSION CAN BE EASILY MISSED! Read more about the difference between sadness and depression on our website: https://bit.ly/3jTX7hf
"Nothing you say will surprise or shock me." - Dr. Judith Zackson
Have you ever withheld information or pretended to be doing better than you were to your therapist? 🙋♀️ There's no need to do any of that- Dr. Zackson often says "nothing you say will surprise or shock me."
Therapy is a journey. As you and your therapist work together to improve your mental health, you will experience positive changes, as well as hurdles and setbacks. That is 💯 normal. Be open and honest with your therapist about your feelings and progress. They are there to help and support you at YOUR pace. 🧠
More often than we realize, we fail to remember that some of history’s (and today’s) most brilliant and influential men have struggled with mental health issues. 💭
Anthony Bourdain and Robin Williams are some modern names that come to mind, but did you know Abraham Lincoln was open about his own mental health battles? He was not alone. Winston Churchill, Theodore Roosevelt, and so many more great historical figures fought their own battles against depression and anxiety.
Dr. Zackson states in her latest blog post, "If you are not feeling right, be honest with yourself—tell someone, and seek help. Seeking help can create a happier life not only for you, but your family too." 💛 #MensMentalHealthMatters
Read Dr. Zackson's full blog "Why Men's Mental Health Matters" here: https://bit.ly/3jwqXbj
NYC closed public playgrounds on April 1, when the city was deep in the throes of the #coronavirus. When they reopened in June, many parents—after spending months cooped up in apartments with their little ones—rejoiced. 🙌 But now, playgrounds have gotten increasingly crowded. Kids who used to play well with others seem to have forgotten how. Add to that parents’ continued anxiety about virus exposure, and it’s a perfect storm for drama.
In an article for the @nypost, Dr. Zackson explains, “What the child needs most right now is for parents to be calm . . . because going to the park will not be a good experience if they feel their parents’ anxiety or tension. The child needs to understand that the park is still a fun place, and it can still be a safe place, but there are just different rules.”
Read Dr. Zackson's full #nypost article "COVID-19 fears turning NYC playgrounds into war zones" at the link below ⬇️
https://bit.ly/2Umoki9
📷Heath Fradkoff with his family at Mother Cabrini Playground in Red Hook by Stephen Yang
Research has shown that unexpected disasters can intensify anxiety, depression, unhealthy thoughts, and behaviors. Virtual sessions are a way to prioritize your health and stay connected with a psychologist. 💻
Zackson Psychology Group continues to offer secure video-therapy or in-person, offering gold-standard, evidence-based care for clients as we navigate #COVID19. Dr. Zackson and her team are dedicated to collaborative treatment. We understand the impact of your psychological health, and we are committed to helping you during this time. Our online services continue to offer specialized care for adults, couples, parents, and children. 💜
We look forward to helping you and your family. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/36pDfPA
Many people who struggle with an eating disorder turn back to disordered eating habits during high stress and anxiety. How can we stop ourselves from spiraling from this? 😰
Dr. Zackson explains, "An eating disorder, like any addiction, usually exists because you feel powerless and anxious. This uncertain time brings everyone's anxiety to the forefront — it's, unfortunately, hard to get away. If you had these difficulties before COVID, then the pandemic's stress can ramp up your rigid thinking and negative tendencies.
➡️Read more in Dr. Zackson's @buzzfeed article "Ways to Mentally Cope With The Coronavirus" linked here:
https://bit.ly/2UeuTDr
