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Restorative Psychological Services, Waldwick, NJ (2025)

07/25/2025

Your child used to love the game. But now? Game day = stress.

Performance anxiety in sports is more common than you might think—and it’s often misunderstood. It can look like tummy aches before practice, explosive outbursts after mistakes, or sudden withdrawal from a once-loved sport.

Here are 4 therapist-backed ways to help your child feel more confident in group sports:

🎧 Teach calming tools before and during competition (like belly breathing, visualization, or listening to their favorite music).
💬 Normalize their nerves: Instead of saying “Don’t be scared,” try “It’s okay to feel nervous—your body is preparing to do something brave.”
🔁 Praise progress, not perfection: Applaud effort, sportsmanship, and resilience—not just scores.
👥 Be their safe space: After the game, avoid replaying every mistake. Offer unconditional support and reflection only when they’re ready.

Performance doesn’t define their worth and therapy can help your child rebuild self-trust, emotional regulation, and joy in what they love.

Click the link in bio to schedule a free consultation today and learn how we support children and teens with anxiety, perfectionism, and emotional overwhelm! 🔗

07/23/2025

Let’s be honest: summer routines often fall apart by July. And while the freedom is fun, too much of it can leave kids and teens feeling dysregulated and disconnected.

The brain thrives on predictability, especially young, still-developing brains. Here are 4 realistic ways to support emotional stability through summer structure:

1️⃣ Create a flexible daily schedule: Even loose rhythms (wake-up windows, regular meals, consistent bedtimes) help provide grounding.
2️⃣ Set small weekly goals: Whether it’s finishing a puzzle, reading a chapter book, or trying something new outside, goals create momentum.
3️⃣ Keep therapeutic appointments on track: Progress doesn't pause just because the school year ended.
4️⃣ Balance downtime with purpose: Unstructured play is great—but mix in tasks that encourage responsibility and growth too.

Routines aren’t about control, they’re about creating a sense of safety. If your child is struggling emotionally this summer, we're here to help guide you both.

Click the link in bio to schedule a free consultation! 🔗

07/21/2025

Without the structure of school, social interactions, or daily purpose, some teens feel ungrounded. Others may experience heightened anxiety, mood swings, or sleep disruptions. If you’ve noticed a shift in your teen’s mood, habits, or motivation, it may be time for a mental health check-in.

Here are a few red flags to gently look out for:
🛌 Oversleeping or staying up all night
📱 Hours of screen time with no real-life connections
😔 Withdrawal from friends or loss of interest in things they used to enjoy
📉 Sudden changes in appetite, energy, or self-esteem

The teen years are complex, and summer can magnify what’s already brewing beneath the surface. Therapy provides a safe, nonjudgmental space for teens to talk about what’s really going on—and gain tools to navigate emotions, relationships, and self-discovery.

At Restorative Psychological Services, we offer evidence-based therapy for teens at all stages of growth.

Click the link in bio to schedule a free consultation today! 🔗

07/18/2025

Everyone experiences anxious thoughts but Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is different.

OCD thoughts are persistent, unwanted, and often disturbing, and they can hijack your day with rituals you feel compelled to complete.

Common OCD themes include:
➡️ Fear of contamination
➡️ Needing things to feel “just right”
➡️ Intrusive taboo thoughts
➡️ Excessive doubt or fear of causing harm

What sets OCD apart is the cycle: obsession ➡️ anxiety ➡️ compulsion ➡️ temporary relief ➡️ repeat.

🔁 At Restorative Psychological Services, we help you break that cycle. Our team specializes in helping individuals identify their OCD patterns and gently challenge them through proven treatment methods so you can get back to living.

Click the link in bio to schedule a free consultation today! 🔗

07/17/2025

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a wildly misunderstood mental health condition. It’s not just about being organized or liking things “just so.”

Real OCD involves intrusive, distressing thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions) done to reduce anxiety like checking, counting, or mental rituals.

People living with OCD often know their thoughts and behaviors are excessive, but feel powerless to stop them. It’s not about control, it’s about managing overwhelming fear.

At Restorative Psychological Services, we offer evidence-based support for individuals living with OCD, helping reduce symptoms and regain peace of mind.

Click the link in bio to schedule a free consultation and take the first step today! 🔗

07/14/2025

Starting August 2025, Restorative Psychological Services is proud to offer comprehensive psychological assessments for ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Learning Disorders.

These evaluations provide clarity, direction, and a path forward for children, teens, and young adults who may be struggling with focus, behavior, communication, or academic performance.

✨ Why families choose us:
✅ No waitlist – Get answers quickly
✅ Expert-led assessments tailored to your needs
✅ Fast turnaround times with detailed, actionable reports
✅ Personalized feedback and support after testing

Understanding your child’s brain is the first step toward empowering them to succeed in school, relationships, and beyond.

Stay tuned for more information coming soon!

07/12/2025

When your child is upset, it’s natural to want to make it better right away. But one of the most powerful gifts we can give boys is the language to name what they feel before rushing to fix it.

🧠 Why? Because emotional literacy is a foundation for confidence, empathy, and healthy coping.

Here are a few age-appropriate tools you can try:
✅ Feeling Charts – Use faces or emojis to help them choose how they feel.
✅ Name It to Tame It – Say, “It sounds like you’re feeling frustrated, did I get that right?”
✅ Emotion Check-ins – Ask, “What was the best and hardest part of your day?”
✅ Normalize All Emotions – Let them know anger, sadness, and fear are okay to feel and don’t need to be “fixed.”

At Restorative Psychological Services, we help families create open, validating conversations that strengthen emotional intelligence and connection. It’s not about perfection—it’s about presence.

Want more support in helping your child feel seen and heard? Click the link in bio to schedule a free consultation today! 🔗

07/11/2025

Many men are taught from a young age that their value lies in fixing problems. Be strong. Get it done. Don’t show emotion, just solve it.

But mental and emotional health doesn’t work like that. Healing isn’t a quick repair. It requires slowing down, sitting with uncomfortable feelings, and learning to listen to yourself and others.

At Restorative Psychological Services, we often work with men who say, “I don’t know how to talk about what I feel. I just want to fix it.” And the truth is, just naming that out loud is a powerful first step.

Therapy offers tools to explore what’s beneath the urge to fix: stress, grief, self-doubt, fear. It’s not about solving everything immediately, it’s about reconnecting with yourself so you can respond, not just react.

Ready to try a new approach? Click the link in bio to schedule a free consultation today! 🔗

07/07/2025

Complex PTSD (C-PTSD) develops from prolonged, repeated trauma, such as ongoing abuse, neglect, or coercion. Individuals with C‑PTSD may experience intense emotional dysregulation, negative beliefs about themselves like shame or worthlessness, and ongoing difficulties in relationships

Approaches to Healing

👉Therapy: Trauma-informed treatments like CBT, EMDR, and more can help rebuild your relationship with yourself and others
👉 Self-care tools: Grounding techniques (5‑4‑3‑2‑1), journaling, mindfulness, routines, nature time, creative outlets, healthy sleep, nutrition, and exercise
👉 Social support: Strong and trusted connections—through therapy or peer groups—provide safety and belonging .

Recovery from C‑PTSD takes time and patience but growth is possible through compassionate self-care, evidence-based strategies, and guided support.

If C‑PTSD resonates with you or someone you care about, our experienced therapists at Restorative Psychological Services are here to support your journey.

Want to learn more about C-PTSD? Read the blog, Understanding Complex PTSD: Symptoms & Recovery, Written and medically reviewed by Dr. Justin Garber, PsyD and Dr. John Ogrodniczuk, PhD! Read now at www.headsupguys.org/cptsd-symptoms-recovery-approaches/

07/04/2025

This Fourth of July, we celebrate the spirit of independence, freedom, and resilience, values that extend far beyond fireworks and parades.

At Restorative Psychological Services, we recognize that true freedom also means emotional freedom:
🌿 The freedom to heal from past wounds
💬 The freedom to speak your truth
🧠 The freedom to care for your mental health without stigma

For many, today is filled with joy and connection. For others, it may bring up complex feelings or reminders of difficult times. However you’re spending the day, we honor your experience and are here to support you through it.

Wishing you a safe, reflective, and meaningful Independence Day from our team to you! ❤️

If you're ready to explore your own path to healing and freedom, click the link in bio to schedule a free consultation today! 🔗

06/27/2025

Starting a conversation with your son about mental health might feel intimidating but it doesn’t have to be. Here are a few tips and a simple script to open the door:

✅ Choose the Right Moment: Try talking during a car ride, while shooting hoops, or on a walk—when it’s low-pressure and distraction-free.
✅ Lead with Curiosity, Not Judgment: Ask open-ended questions. Avoid lecturing or problem-solving right away.
✅ Validate His Experience: Even if you don’t fully understand, let him know his feelings matter.

Sample Script: “Hey, I’ve noticed you’ve been a little quieter lately. I just want you to know if anything’s ever on your mind, I’m here for you.”

Small conversations like this plant the seeds for lifelong emotional openness.

At Restorative Psychological Services, we support families and boys in building strong communication and emotional awareness.

Want more guidance? Schedule your free consultation today. 🔗

06/25/2025

As boys, many feel a strong sense of connection and emotional closeness with friends.

But something changes along the way.

Research shows that by adulthood, men often describe feeling isolated, even when surrounded by people. Cultural expectations to stay “strong” or avoid vulnerability can lead to surface-level friendships, and a deep hunger for real connection.

At Restorative Psychological Services, we work with men and young adults to explore the impact of these shifts. Therapy provides a safe, judgment-free space to reconnect with emotional authenticity, rebuild trust in relationships, and break down the barriers that keep men feeling alone.

Emotional closeness isn’t weakness, it’s human. And it’s never too late to rebuild it.

Ready to rebuild? Click the link in bio to schedule a free consultation today! 🔗

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