Center For Psychological Services of Somerset County

06/03/2022

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder results from a traumatic event that was experienced as overwhelming and therefore was unable to be processed by the client. Symptoms of PTSD in Adults: Re-experiencing symptoms such as flashbacks, nightmares, or ongoing fear Avoiding situations that … Continue readin...

05/14/2022

Estrangement is not easy but sometimes it's the only option one sees. Our clients find talking to a therapist really helps. We also offer group therapy where you can meet like individuals.

New research into why parents and children split, and the long-term impact.

05/08/2022

https://screening.mhanational.org/screening-tools/

Online screening is one of the quickest and easiest ways to determine whether you are experiencing symptoms of a mental health condition.

12/16/2021

Addressing how much overthinking is too much. Gi

How ruminating and brooding impacts our physical and mental health.

11/28/2021

Beautiful, meaningful post there is help.

https://www.carolynspring.com/focus-on-recovery/why-the-symptoms-of-trauma-make-sense/

So this was me, then: a tick-box list of symptoms demonstrating how screwed up I was. ‘Loser!!’ it screamed at me, casually. The more items I ticked, the more it screamed: ‘Bigger loser!’ Forty items – tick, tick, tick: ‘Biggest loser in the world!’ And so shame sat like a heavy puddle...

11/25/2021

You may already be aware that the previous weeks have been dedicated (in the U.S. and Canada) to Transgender Awareness, including November 20th as a day of remembrance for transgender individuals who have died at the hands of violence in the U.S. -- 45 deaths, mostly Black and LatinX individuals.

Some encouraging news: The very first (toll-free) Transgender Su***de Hotline in the United States (and Canada) is now available:

Trans LifeLine for U.S.: (877) 565-8860.

TransLifeLine for Canada: (877) 330-6366.

Website: translifeline.org

Please share this information widely with anyone who can benefit. Thank you.

Radical community care Radical community care Trans Lifeline provides trans peer support for our community that’s been divested from police since day one. We’re run by and for trans people. Learn More (877) 565-8860 (877) 330-6366 "This country has relied

10/28/2021

It is hard for many when the season changes. I recommend using SAD(Seasonal Affective Disorder) light lamps or bulbs. It really helps for those that struggle.

Winter's shorter days and limited light can lead to seasonal affective disorder, or SAD. But there are ways to improve your mood.​​​

07/16/2021

Great article to help connect better with our partners.

Pay attention to the small ways in which your partner reaches for you and attempts to connect — intentionally looking for ways to turn toward your partner will help you be more effective in connecting with them.

06/09/2021

"TO MAKE A RELATIONSHIP LAST: COUPLES MUST BECOME BETTER FRIENDS, LEARN TO MANAGE CONFLICT, AND CREATE WAYS TO SUPPORT EACH OTHER'S HOPES AND DREAMS."

-Dr. John Gottman

04/20/2021

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/19/well/mind/covid-mental-health-languishing.html?smid=url-share

The neglected middle child of mental health can dull your motivation and focus — and it may be the dominant emotion of 2021.

02/22/2021

So important to focus on developing and keeping a healthy marriage during this time. We are here to help.

Here are 10 principles that will help you create and maintain a successful marriage.

09/23/2020

Insight and awareness . So important to really understand what " feeds " you.

Take control of your joy and pain to take away the power of food.

09/15/2020

Wonderfully put.

You don’t need to try so hard to control your thoughts and feelings; you need to accept them and come into the present so you can control what you do.

08/27/2020

Excellent.

It is not necessarily a pleasant experience, but there will be times in our lives when we come across people who do not like us. As we know, like attracts like, so usually when they don't like us it is because they are not like us. Rather than taking it personally, we can let them be who they are, a...

08/21/2020

Great exercise.

No matter who we are, we all hold stories that have influenced our lives. Some people fear telling them, while others long to share them. These stories hold the power to shape who we are and what we believe about ourselves and others, but not always for our highest good. There are times when we need...

08/21/2020

https://www.forbes.com/sites/chriswestfall/2020/08/20/unstoppable-self-confidence-job-interview-skills-career-search/

How to find unstoppable self-confidence -even in the worst career environment in the last two centuries - by avoiding these two questions.

05/01/2020

As far as we can discern, the sole purpose of human existence is to kindle a light in the darkness of mere being.”

Carl Jung

04/17/2020