Author: Juan Olmedo, LCSW - NYC Therapist

how trauma gets passed along

How Trauma Gets Passed Along

“I am what time, circumstance, history, have made of me, certainly, but I am also, much more than that. So are we all.” -James Baldwin

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Managing Holiday Expectations

Before the holidays even begin, decorations go up in public places and the radio begins to bombard us with cheery music about sleigh bells, carriage

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2 Ways to Deal With Ambivalence

What comes to mind when you think of ambivalence? For many it can have a negative connotation: fence sitting, indecisiveness, confusion, contradiction. It implies you

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How to Get Through a Breakup

How to Get Through a Breakup

The right relationship can be a source of joy and deep satisfaction and can even help you live a longer and healthier life. So when

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How to Build Self-Esteem [Video]

Do you struggle with feeling confident? Watch this video blog to learn how to build self-esteem and start to have more self-love.

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Are You in a Codependent Relationship? Signs to Look For and What to Do Next

Do you think you're in a codependent relationship? Read this blog to learn more about codependency and how to foster healthy relationships.

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When Love Became Conditional: Religious Trauma for LGBTQ+ People

Have you experienced religious trauma as an LGBTQ+ person? Read this blog to learn more about how you can move toward healing.

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