Trauma and Stress Archives - Sensory Stepping Stones

Does your child need therapy?

October 3, 2022Parenting, Therapeutic Approaches, Trauma and Stress

Anxiety, depression, trauma, school avoidance, difficulties with emotion regulation, low self-esteem, social anxiety, anger management…kids and teens are dealing with so much today, especially as they begin to navigate how to find a return to normalcy as we emerge from a worldwide pandemic and the effects that “new normal” had on all of us.

If your child is dealing with any mental health challenge, or just having a tough time navigating through their days, you may have thought about finding a therapist, but may not have known where to start.

The word ‘psychotherapy’ can sound intimidating. If you have never gone to therapy before, the idea of sitting on that infamous couch and revealing your innermost thoughts to a stranger may sound embarrassing. You may question whether your child even need to see a therapist at all

But the fact is, engaging in therapy with the right provider can improve your quality of life. According to the American Psychological Association, about 75% of people who enter psychotherapy say they benefit from it, and research shows they’re better able to function in their day-to-day activities.

Therapy is not just for young people facing a mental health diagnosis. Regular therapy sessions can be beneficial for pretty much everyone dealing with life! Everyday stresses, social anxiety, school situations, family conflicts…a well trained and caring therapist can help your child/teen successfully get through whatever roadblocks they may encounter in everyday life.

We are proud to offer Psychotherapy sessions at Sensory Stepping Stones! We focus on early intervention of the problem and providing trauma-informed treatment to assist with areas such as self-awareness & self-esteem, coping strategies, emotion regulation skills for stress, anger, anxiety, and depression and building social supports and communication skills. Therapy is a game changer!

An extra benefit of working with a therapist here at Sensory Stepping Stones is that we have a professional working relationship with many schools and specialists. We DO NOT require a referral! Parents, guardians, or the client themselves (18 +) may call our office to schedule an appointment and discuss their needs.

Please call 914-244-4101 or click the link for a consultation zoom call to set up a consultation appointment. We look forward to chatting with you and helping your child!

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and How Light Therapy Helps

November 25, 2020Seasonal Affective Disorder, Therapeutic Approaches, Trauma and Stress, Visual Processing

If you are like me, the end of fall/beginning of winter marks the time when the skies get a little darker and the temps a little colder, and the desire to jump out of bed, change out of my comfortable athleisurewear and leave my warm home to do anything diminishes. However, the weather is not the only thing that seems to change and impact my motivation at this time of the year.

The overall experience of colder and longer darkened days can have quite an impact on our moods and behaviors as well, which many refer to as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). So, it is no wonder that as we are going into the winter months with a pandemic that is still affecting the majority of our country and the rules to maintain social distance with family and friends continue that we may be hearing of many more people experiencing the symptoms associated with SAD.
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Anxiety and Your Child

November 25, 2020Parenting, Sensory Processing, Trauma and Stress

The list can go on and on…..

Clinging to you wherever you go
Crying for no reason
Tantrums when you separate
Excessive shyness even with family members
Avoiding social situations
Constantly worrying about everything
Avoiding situations or places because of fears
Complaining of frequent stomachaches or headaches
Experiencing sudden and frequent panic attacks

Have you seen these behaviors in your child or teen? If you have, you are not ALONE! These behaviors that you are seeing can all be stemming from anxiety in your child.
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How to Tell If What Your Child is Experiencing is Trauma Related Stress

June 6, 2020Trauma and Stress

Did you know that when we go through a traumatic event, like our current pandemic of COVID -19, it can cause some to have behaviors and show symptoms that mimic attention problems/ADHD, especially in our children?
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What Can I Do to Help My Child Get Through the Stress of The Pandemic?

June 6, 2020Trauma and Stress

As a parent, it can be hard to see your child struggle for any reason. It is even harder to look at their struggles and attempt to help them through it when we are going through the same experience they are. The Covid-19 pandemic has hit us all hard. It is a wonder that many of us can still remember to take a shower, let alone try to help our children through the emotional and behavioral craziness they are experiencing too!