Psychotherapy practice in Allendale, NJ. Offering modern therapy for modern families.
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It's that time of year again! ❤️ take a moment to nominate your favorite providers (including therapists!) especially this year! #2021 #njtopdocs2021
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It's that time of year again! ❤️ take a moment to nominate your favorite providers (including therapists!) especially this year! #2021 #njtopdocs2021
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Our very own, Kara Kushnir, LCSW had a great time presenting on Siblings & Future Planning Considerations with Hinkle Prior & Fischer, P.C. today! Thank you for the invite!
What are you communicating to your child? Food for thought 💭
What are you communicating to your child? Food for thought 💭
Practice owner, Kara Kushnir, will be offering a workshop on future planning and including sibling perspectives on April 24 - register below!
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#disabilities #family #systemswork #siblings #sibsnj #sibsupport #differentnotless
Brothers and Sisters have an important role in the lives of their siblings with disabilities. Register for our conference below to hear from Kara Kushnir, LCSW about how to thoughtfully plan for transition by including sibling perspectives when available. https://parentempowerment.brushfire.com/parent-empowerment/495421/Questions
Did you know that the research tells us kids start to identify with their gender around 3-4 years old? Sexuality begins to develop between 8 and 9 years old. Sex, gender and sexuality are all different things, too. Listening to kids (and teens, and adults) and helping them navigate their experiences as they try to learn who they are is a powerful gift we can give them as parents, educators, friends and allies 🌈
Three years ago, a 6-year-old child said to their parents, "I'm a boy-girl." Their parents explain their efforts to protect and empower their child.
In recognition of National Sibling Day, we wanted to share this old yes still very relevant article! We are immensely grateful to serve families, especially siblings and parents of children with disabilities, because two of our therapists come from a neurodiverse family, too. Supporting siblings and parents is incredibly meaningful to us and led to an increased empathy and desire to support family systems when a child or teen within that system has a diagnosis that impacts all. The story can be so different with the right guidance and support. ❤️
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/11/parenting/children-sibling-disability.html?smid=fb-share&fbclid=IwAR31pzeqLFdpCoIY1IpCw0DTR5T_9Qz7BuvvmrzByoxiz5u7jCIhMt4tb4g
When children help with the education of a brother or sister with special needs, the outcomes are often good for both.
We're all about getting it right over here ✨
We're all about getting it right over here ✨
There is such understated value in showing up. Mothers show up every day for their kids, and there really are no days off. But what about when #motherhood gets so heavy to carry, or the weight of a #newborn or the #loss of a baby happens? Many mothers silently carry these burdens, feeling alone.
You absolutely do not need and SHOULD NOT suffer alone, in silence, or out of shame.
At @aworkofheart_counseling did you know we have an amazing perinatal mental health specialist,
Erin Smith, LCSW, who has been working with expectant moms, new moms, struggling moms, hoping to be moms, and distressed parents for years? And in this time of isolation, as we're still navigating towards hope and a return to normalcy, she is accepting new clients NOW! Minimal waiting for that appointment, so that she can show up in your life.
So what do you have to lose? Reach out to her at [email protected] ❤️
There is such understated value in showing up. Mothers show up every day for their kids, and there really are no days off. But what about when #motherhood gets so heavy to carry, or the weight of a #newborn or the #loss of a baby happens? Many mothers silently carry these burdens, feeling alone.
You absolutely do not need and SHOULD NOT suffer alone, in silence, or out of shame.
At @aworkofheart_counseling did you know we have an amazing perinatal mental health specialist,
Erin Smith, LCSW, who has been working with expectant moms, new moms, struggling moms, hoping to be moms, and distressed parents for years? And in this time of isolation, as we're still navigating towards hope and a return to normalcy, she is accepting new clients NOW! Minimal waiting for that appointment, so that she can show up in your life.
So what do you have to lose? Reach out to her at [email protected] ❤️
Did you know that some of our therapists specialize in working with individuals with #ASD and their #families? From working on social skills, emotional regulation, flexible thinking and co-morbidities like anxiety and depression, we feel very grateful to support neuro diverse populations and their families. We hope this #WorldAutismDay can stand for greater acceptance and inclusion for children and adults on the spectrum ❤️
Did you know that some of our therapists specialize in working with individuals with #ASD and their #families? From working on social skills, emotional regulation, flexible thinking and co-morbidities like anxiety and depression, we feel very grateful to support neuro diverse populations and their families. We hope this #WorldAutismDay can stand for greater acceptance and inclusion for children and adults on the spectrum ❤️
What do you need today?
Photo credit @colormehappii ❤️
What do you need today?
Photo credit @colormehappii ❤️
When was the last time you were truly #present? Take 5 min from your day and notice the moment. Label 5 things you can see, 4 things you can touch, 3 things you can hear, 2 things you can smell and 1 thing you can taste. Notice how it allows you the space you need to distance yourself between you and your thoughts. 💭
When was the last time you were truly #present? Take 5 min from your day and notice the moment. Label 5 things you can see, 4 things you can touch, 3 things you can hear, 2 things you can smell and 1 thing you can taste. Notice how it allows you the space you need to distance yourself between you and your thoughts. 💭
Grief is so raw, and it feels like we never can find the right words, exactly, to say to someone who is grieving. That's probably because there are no words to replace their loved one, ease their loss or their ache. I believe this is because we are not supposed to replace the ache - we are to acknowledge it...sit with them in it...observe and listen to it...be still, supportive and take our cues from the person who has no escape from their ache at this moment. This is equally true in cases of #infantloss and #miscarriage where the loss can feel more ambiguous, disenfranchised, or lonely. Know that you are not alone, and you deserve to be seen, all of you, including your #ache
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#grief #loss #death #infantloss #maternalmentalhealth #miscarriage #empathy #vulnerability
Grief is so raw, and it feels like we never can find the right words, exactly, to say to someone who is grieving. That's probably because there are no words to replace their loved one, ease their loss or their ache. I believe this is because we are not supposed to replace the ache - we are to acknowledge it...sit with them in it...observe and listen to it...be still, supportive and take our cues from the person who has no escape from their ache at this moment. This is equally true in cases of #infantloss and #miscarriage where the loss can feel more ambiguous, disenfranchised, or lonely. Know that you are not alone, and you deserve to be seen, all of you, including your #ache
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#grief #loss #death #infantloss #maternalmentalhealth #miscarriage #empathy #vulnerability
Head over to our story and let us know how #socialmedia has changed for you over the last year! We're offering a workshop to @bctssocialmedia on considerations for social media, especially during the pandemic and would love to hear feedback.
A Work of Heart Counseling is Highly Recommended by locals!
We greatly appreciate your support and referrals. It drives our business, and we couldn't do what we do without you!
Are you a people pleaser? So many of us are - and if you have a great deal of #anxiety it can really amplify the self doubt, guilt or shame you experience if you #disappoint someone or set a #boundary with them. This can be hard, so it's important to remind yourself of the #why behind why you are setting that boundary, why it's ok to say no, or why you simply cannot please everyone. Hope these mantras help you this weekend ❤️
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#therapistsofinstagram #peoplepleaser #anxiety #valueyourself #bergencountynj #bergencountymoms #boundaries #allendalenj #ramseynj #franklinlakesnj #mahwahnj #oaklandnj #glenrocknj #saddlerivernj #paramusnj #ridgewoodnj #knowyourworth #itsokaytosayno
Are you a people pleaser? So many of us are - and if you have a great deal of #anxiety it can really amplify the self doubt, guilt or shame you experience if you #disappoint someone or set a #boundary with them. This can be hard, so it's important to remind yourself of the #why behind why you are setting that boundary, why it's ok to say no, or why you simply cannot please everyone. Hope these mantras help you this weekend ❤️
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#therapistsofinstagram #peoplepleaser #anxiety #valueyourself #bergencountynj #bergencountymoms #boundaries #allendalenj #ramseynj #franklinlakesnj #mahwahnj #oaklandnj #glenrocknj #saddlerivernj #paramusnj #ridgewoodnj #knowyourworth #itsokaytosayno
Happy Social Work Month to all of the amazing LSW/LCSWs out there! We are so proud of all of our clinicians who all happen to be social workers ❤️ thank you ladies for all you do for our clients!
Kristen Sellix, LCSW
Amanda Shaw, LCSW
Erin Smith, LCSW
Angela Buck, LCSW
Kara Kushnir, LCSW
Happy Social Work Month to all of the amazing LSW/LCSWs out there! We are so proud of all of our clinicians who all happen to be social workers ❤️ thank you ladies for all you do for our clients!
Kristen Sellix, LCSW
Amanda Shaw, LCSW
Erin Smith, LCSW
Angela Buck, LCSW
Kara Kushnir, LCSW
A little Sunday morning food for thought ❤️
We model so much more than we realize.
A little Sunday morning food for thought ❤️
We model so much more than we realize.
During the end of my time having an #MSWintern this year, I received the most kind gift from her. This sign (that was decidedly placed next to sadness, anger and disgust in my office) was the thing that stuck with her the most, as I guess I said it often. While I didn't create this mantra (thanks @glennondoyle for your wisdom ❤️) I echoed it often to the kids I worked with in front of my student, and she too began to hear this message and apply it to her own anxieties as a rising #socialworker. The thing I love about this idea though is that sometimes when it feels really hard it's because we're doing it right. Feeling. Loving. Parenting. Practicing. Forgiving. Living. It's all hard. But man is it worth it 🙌
During the end of my time having an #MSWintern this year, I received the most kind gift from her. This sign (that was decidedly placed next to sadness, anger and disgust in my office) was the thing that stuck with her the most, as I guess I said it often. While I didn't create this mantra (thanks @glennondoyle for your wisdom ❤️) I echoed it often to the kids I worked with in front of my student, and she too began to hear this message and apply it to her own anxieties as a rising #socialworker. The thing I love about this idea though is that sometimes when it feels really hard it's because we're doing it right. Feeling. Loving. Parenting. Practicing. Forgiving. Living. It's all hard. But man is it worth it 🙌
A lot of #parents are worried about their kids experiencing failures, but sometimes we have to fall to learn the most. In fact, recognizing that you can get back up (and you're supported in doing so) is one of the healthiest lessons you can bestow, leading to #resiliency and #success down the line!
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This is a time when so many kids are struggling - which is why therapy can be a place for them to "fall" and learn how to pick up the pieces and move forward. This process must be guided or taught often, especially for those who haven't yet experienced a significant, adverse life changing experience. That also doesn't mean starting therapy means your child is failing - it means they're ready to start thriving despite all that's being thrown at them! #therapyisaworkofheart #fosterstrength #bergencountynj #allendalenj #ridgewoodnj #glenrocknj #waldwicknj #hohokusnj #saddlerivernj #ramseynj #mahwahnj #wyckoffnj #oaklandnj #franklinlakesnj #paramusnj
A lot of #parents are worried about their kids experiencing failures, but sometimes we have to fall to learn the most. In fact, recognizing that you can get back up (and you're supported in doing so) is one of the healthiest lessons you can bestow, leading to #resiliency and #success down the line!
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This is a time when so many kids are struggling - which is why therapy can be a place for them to "fall" and learn how to pick up the pieces and move forward. This process must be guided or taught often, especially for those who haven't yet experienced a significant, adverse life changing experience. That also doesn't mean starting therapy means your child is failing - it means they're ready to start thriving despite all that's being thrown at them! #therapyisaworkofheart #fosterstrength #bergencountynj #allendalenj #ridgewoodnj #glenrocknj #waldwicknj #hohokusnj #saddlerivernj #ramseynj #mahwahnj #wyckoffnj #oaklandnj #franklinlakesnj #paramusnj
I love this! It's so hard for people to label feelings but it's honestly such a powerful tool towards regulation and stability. #howAreYouReallyFeeling #emotions #labeling #mentalhealth #njtherapist #njtherapy #bergencountynj
I love this! It's so hard for people to label feelings but it's honestly such a powerful tool towards regulation and stability. #howAreYouReallyFeeling #emotions #labeling #mentalhealth #njtherapist #njtherapy #bergencountynj
Asking for help is a sign of #strength - not weakness. It takes great effort to acknowledge when you need help and you're willing to ask for it. Reach out when you need to - it matters and you matter.
💗 #askforhelp #therapistsofinstagram #aworkofheart #bergencountynj
Exciting news! Practice owner Kara Kushnir, LCSW is now able to offer telehealth to clients in #Florida ☀️
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✨Meet Angela Buck, LCSW✨
Angela is taking on new clients at the practice and works with children, teens and young adults. Some particular areas of specialization include trauma focused CBT and grief counseling. Welcome, Angela! ❤️
Hi! My name is Angela and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I am a graduate of New York University’s Silver School of Social Work with my Masters of Social Work, and I have also completed a certification in Trauma-Focused CBT. I continue to explore new research and evidence to better assist those I work with.
As a clinician, I truly believe that each and every person is unique and worthy of therapy that matches their own individual needs. Life can become complex and difficult- whether planned or unplanned, and I am committed to guiding you through these times with a humanistic, strengths based, and solutions focused approach. Therapy at times may seem daunting and scary, but my goal is to create a safe and comfortable space to make any difficulties become a bit lighter to hold.
I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults with vastly different diagnoses and problem areas including but not limited to anxiety, ADHD, depression, self-esteem, trauma, child behavioral management, parent coaching, stress management, and grief counseling. I have also worked as an Intensive In-Community Therapist working with both children and their parent/guardians, in addition to my work with populations in children and adult outpatient settings.
#mentalhealth #lcsw #bergencountynj #bergencountytherapist #childtherapist #trauma #cbt #grief #counseling #allendalenj #waldwicknj #wyckoffnj #ramseynj
Motherhood is overwhelming...during a pandemic a lot of moms have beat themselves up about their mothering from how the kids are managing distance learning, what they are eating, how much socialization they're getting or how down time is spent. There's a lot #shame and #guilt for mamas and that can lead to a lot of difficult emotions and difficult thought patterns.
If you or your kids are finding you're struggling more than ever, help is out there!
#familytherapy #mentalhealth #motherhood #bergencountymoms #teenpsychotherapy #anxiety #therapy #stress
We are accepting new clients at @aworkofheart_counseling now! Did you know that we have 5 therapists who treat a range of needs? Our goal is to be accessible and with therapists who each have a niche - anxiety, depression, adolescents, family therapy, women's mental health, perinatal/post-partum needs, couples and adults - we've here to help! This down time before the #newyear can be a great time to reach out and connect to start on a path towards better #wellness and #relationships ❤️
1 De Mercurio Drive Ste 2A
Allendale, NJ
07401
| Monday | 09:00 - 20:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 21:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 21:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 20:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 19:30 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 14:00 |
| Sunday | 09:00 - 14:00 |
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Teachers Going Home Checklist for #SelfCare 🍎
We’re on vacation for the next week ✌🏻 practicing something we preach: #selfcare!
This free workshop was offered through A Work of Heart on Friday, June 5th, 2020 - we wanted to share here so other teachers/educators could access it. Please feel free to share!
Ahead of pride month, we continue to educate ourselves on the needs of our kids who identify as LGBTQIA+ so we can best serve them and their families 🌈 #pride #bergencounty #therapyisaworkofheart #ramseypride
As things keep growing and song birds keep singing, it’s a reminder that this too shall pass ❤️🌿
Visit www.aworkofheartcounseling.com for more information or give us a call at 862-283-0828! Support is available now for you or your kids. #BergenCountyTherapists #COVID19
I’ve been thinking a lot about how parents try to save their kids from pain. All kinds of pain. It’s one of the most difficult parts of the job as a family therapist, to help a mother realize that letting her teen fail, or fall, or get scraped up (IRL or metaphorically speaking) is incredibly challenging when parents are hard wired to protect. It takes a lot of re-learning to understand that letting kids get through things is a gift that fosters resilience. Now more than ever, parents are faced with a situation they don’t know how to fix (and can’t!) during this pandemic, and so a lot of parents are seeing for the first time that they are uncomfortable and unsure about how to let their children experience pain while validating their experiences (without fixing), especially when they are feeling some of that pain too. It’s also forcing them to learn that sometimes we can’t and shouldn’t fix- because feelings aren’t for fixing - we should just bare witness and encourage our children to do what they can to work through difficult emotions. To try. To feel. To find their inner strength and the things that recharge them when they need them. Those are skills they’ll need beyond this moment in time, and we can begin to teach those now by modeling that ourselves. #thoughtsfromthecouch #therapistsofinstagram #bergenmama
We still have some openings if you are in need! Give us a call 📲 or send us an email 📧 [email protected]
Mantra on repeat ▶️ #covid19 #healthcareprofessionals #trauma #survivalmode #mentalhealthinamerica #bergencountytherapist #millenialtherapist #healthcareprofessional #njtherapist #mantra #bergencountynj #bergenmama #thoughtsfromtashascouch
Offering sessions now for 30 or 45 minutes, virtually, on a short term counseling basis while we work through this pandemic. This may be a great way to take care of your mental health or your teens as you confront cabin fever or anxiety around #covid_19 - we’re here for you and ready to help you work through your concerns. We recognize the financial impact this is having so we are offering sessions at significantly reduced cost to clients, new and current, to help out. #thistooshalllpass
@aworkofheart_counseling will continue to see clients beginning Sunday after we do another deep clean of our office space. Clients may also opt to have teletherapy sessions, please contact us at [email protected] should you need assistance due to anxiety around COVID-19 or to have sessions virtually. We are all in this together and we are here to support your mental health at this time ❤️
Great experience tonight in #CresskillNJ speaking to parents about the anxiety of preparing for the transition to college and best practices for encouraging student success academically, socially, emotionally and physically 🙌👩🎓👏🏻 #college bound #teens #families #transition #bergencountymoms #bergencountynj #preparingforcollege
New Years resolution: more communication. 🗣
Do your kids struggle to pick up on the nuances in a text? Can they read between the lines, make inferences and gauge sarcasm? Has this ever gotten in the way of their social success? They’re not alone. A huge piece of counseling we do here is helping teens navigate social media, texting and the digital world. Let’s face it - everything they do is online now - so it’s our job as parents, therapists and educators to help them learn the tools and strategies to navigate it effectively 📱 #ramseyparents #bergencountyparents #bergencountymoms #ramseynj #mahwahnj #oaklandnj #franklinlakesnj #uppersaddlerivernj #wyckoffnj #waldwicknj #allendalenj #ridgewoodnj #glenrocknj #teensofinstagram #socialmediaeraparenting #texting #socialmedia #navigatingsocialmedia
So proud of @kristensellixlcsw for being one of NJ’s Favorite Kids Docs for 2019! This is the second year she’s been nominated. Kristen sees clients at our office a few days a week, having a number of niche areas including working with clients with anxiety disorders, OCD, autism, depression, ADHD, school difficulties and family conflict. She also has extensive experience working with parents and siblings of children with disabilities - she is a strong asset to #bergencounty
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