Have you, or someone close to you, dealt with racist encounters, discrimination, or microaggressions? Do you find yourself dwelling on these experiences? Are you constantly living in fear, feeling down, or even struggling with low self-esteem? These could be signs that you, or someone you know, is experiencing racial stress, or recently been through a […]
By Jenna D’Angelo, LAC, Mindful Connections Counseling I am a proud mom to my two-and-a-half-year-old daughter, who has taught me SO many lessons since the day she arrived. Some lessons are practical such as how to function on little to no sleep and complete household chores with one hand, while others are funny-but-true like […]
Food allergies are often misunderstood and stigmatized. The experience of living with food allergies in adulthood is challenging; even if you have been navigating your diagnosis since childhood. For many, it can be traumatic. Events like dinners with friends, work lunches with colleagues, and dating can quickly turn from joyful to anxiety-provoking. Your fears may […]
Dealing with food allergies is challenging enough, but when you add intergenerational misunderstandings to the mix, the struggle can become emotionally overwhelming. Many parents of children with food allergies find themselves caught in a delicate dance of trying to provide protection and educating others, all while navigating family dynamics. In this blog, we’ll explore why […]
When you’re co-parenting a child with food allergies, getting on the same page isn’t just about convenience – it’s about creating a safe, supportive environment where your child can thrive. Whether you’re co-parenting under the same roof or across town, alignment between parents shapes how your child experiences their food allergies and, ultimately, how they […]
For many late diagnosed neurodivergent women, myself included, understanding your neurotype can be pivotal in exploring other aspects of your identity – like sexuality and gender identity. Understanding AuDHD felt like finding the answer to a question I had been pondering my entire life. While this newfound understanding of my neurotype felt affirming, it also […]
Living with food allergies can be overwhelming—not just for the person with allergies but for their loved ones as well. As someone who lives with food allergies and is a therapist specializing in food allergy anxiety and trauma, I’ve seen firsthand how challenging it can be to navigate this journey together. But I’ve also witnessed […]
As a child therapist in Branchburg, NJ, I’ve seen firsthand the power of connection in a child’s life. We live in a society that often tells us we need more – more video games, more name-brand clothes, more vacations. But what we truly need is connection. This belief has been at the core of my […]
The AuDHD Mother’s Handbook: Affirming Therapy for Women in Branchburg, NJ Children are such joys, blessings, gifts. They are also loud, messy, unpredictable, and in a word, overstimulating. There are endless demands in parenthood. For neurodivergent mothers, the demands of parenthood can be particularly taxing. There is that nagging thought, that fear of never being […]
Many women discover their neurodivergence later in life. This is often after years of misdiagnosis or struggling with unexplained challenges. The journey typically involves a constellation of symptoms that can be attributed to various conditions: anxiety, depression, burnout, or “just being lazy.” But for many women, these symptoms are actually manifestations of undiagnosed ADHD, complicated […]