Writing from our practice
Notes from the work at Middle Way on therapy, trauma, couples, the nervous system, and the slow practice of paying attention.
Therapy Insights & Mental Health Education
When your nervous system won't calm down, insight isn't enough. Here's what actually regulates it — body-based techniques from trauma-informed therapy that work at the source.
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Struggling with the weight of an affair? Learn the vital difference between shame and remorse, what your partner needs for healing.
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Talk therapy isn't always enough for trauma. Learn how body-based approaches like EMDR, SSP, and somatic awareness regulate the nervous system & deepen...
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Master emotional regulation with the Window of Tolerance. Identify fight, flight, or freeze responses & download our free visual guide to help stay...
Read more →When the person you depend on is also the source of harm, the wound lives in the body. Tara Rullo, LCSW on recognizing betrayal trauma and the path to healing.
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Learn how co-regulation helps couples heal. Discover how your nervous system finds safety through connection and how to build a foundation for lasting intimacy.
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What is trauma? It’s more than an event—it’s how your nervous system responds. Learn the signs of relational trauma and find trauma therapy in Brooklyn, NY.
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Learn how to say "no" to your partner while staying connected. Discover Gottman-inspired tips for declining bids for connection with care and empathy.
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Confused about how to set boundries? Discover 3 practical examples of how to set boundaries clearly and stop seeking approval today.
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Considering ketamine treatment for depression? Learn how Middle Way Psychotherapy in Brooklyn combines ketamine with therapy for lasting mental health healing.
Read more →What sex therapy is, who it helps, and what to expect. A trauma-informed, LGBTQ+ affirming guide from Middle Way Psychotherapy in Brooklyn Heights.
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Learn the difference between healthy pausing and stonewalling in relationships. A Gottman couples therapist explains how to take breaks without damaging...
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Learn the difference between Rumination vs. Thinking. Discover symptoms, causes, and simple techniques to stop mental loops and calm your nervous system.
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Wondering whether to start premarital counseling vs couples therapy? We help couples strengthen connection and prepare for lasting love.
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Is your teen requesting a therapist? Learn when to say yes, signs they may benefit, and how teen therapy Brooklyn Heights fosters emotional wellbeing.
Read more →Request a Good Faith Estimate for therapy services at Middle Way Healing. Understand costs upfront for in-person or online sessions in Brooklyn Heights.
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Helping a teen who doesn’t want therapy? Learn when to encourage and when to wait. Expert guidance from Middle Way Psychotherapy in Brooklyn Heights, NY.
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Divorce doesn’t have to derail your child’s growth. Learn co-parenting strategies to support kids’ emotional well-being and academic success.
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Light stream meditation uses visualization to release tension and promote deep healing.
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Do you know someone in need of help for hoarding? You don’t have to do this alone. We provide compassionate support to help break the cycle of hoarding.
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When seeking therapy, many people are unaware of the valuable option of working with a clinical intern.
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Gaslighting makes you doubt your own perception. Learn how to recognize it, protect your sense of reality, and find your way back to trusting yourself.
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Wanting your partner to change is one of the most common reasons couples seek therapy. Here's what actually happens when you stop trying to fix each other.
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Learn the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique from a Brooklyn therapist. This sensory exercise helps calm anxiety, panic attacks, and dissociation in minutes.
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Racing thoughts keeping you up at night? A therapist shares two mindfulness techniques that calm rumination and help you fall asleep — even on your worst...
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Arguments escalate fast. Learn the Gottman-backed techniques therapists teach couples to pause conflict before it causes real damage.
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Trauma changes your relationship with your body. Learn how self-compassion practices can help you reconnect with yourself and build body acceptance from the inside out.
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Meditation, a core practice in Buddhist tradition, offers a pathway to release these burdens by fostering awareness, cultivating compassion, and nurturing...
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Discover how expressive writing supports trauma recovery. Research-backed techniques from a Brooklyn therapist for processing difficult experiences through...
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Divorce guilt can feel overwhelming — whether you initiated it or not. A therapist explains where the guilt comes from and how to move through it without...
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Most couples fights aren't about what they seem. Learn the Gottman concept of
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Hypnosis is a powerful and transformative tool that has helped many people worldwide find relief from a wide range of mental health issues.
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Shamanism is one of the oldest spiritual practices known to man. It involves the practice of ancient healing and is a way of life for many people worldwide.
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Defensiveness pushes your partner away even when you feel justified. Learn the two most common forms and the Gottman approach to replacing them with connection.
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Defensiveness escalates conflict, but many people still get trapped in a pattern of reacting defensively in conflict.
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Pre-commitment counseling can be an invaluable tool which can help couples build a solid foundation for a lifetime of connection and good communication!
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This societal trend can lead to poor interoceptive awareness, where individuals learn to tune-out important messages from their bodies.
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Gottman couples therapy is a groundbreaking approach to couples therapy that focuses on effective conflict resolution.
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Daring to disappoint can be a revolutionary act of self-discovery and authenticity.
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Learn how somatic therapy works — a body-based approach to trauma healing. A Brooklyn therapist explains how listening to your body helps release stored trauma.
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Fawning is a trauma response that looks like people-pleasing. Learn how to tell if you're being genuinely kind or automatically fawning to feel safe.
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Various breathwork techniques, including long, slow breathing can help regulate your nervous system and reduce anxiety.
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Criticism pushes your partner away — even when your frustration is valid. A Gottman-trained therapist shares how to express what you need without the blame...
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Many couples have one partner asking for couples therapy while the other partner is on the fence or flat-out refusing
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In a relationship, there isn’t just “me” and “you”, there is also an “us” that needs attention, care and understanding.
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Explore soul retrieval — a shamanic healing practice for trauma recovery. Learn how this integrative approach helps reclaim parts of yourself lost through...
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Depth hypnosis combines hypnotherapy, mindfulness, and energy work to access trauma held below conscious awareness. Learn what to expect and how it helps.
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Mindfulness, when integrated into trauma healing, becomes a sacred journey of self-discovery, resilience, and liberation.
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Contempt is what John Gottman called the strongest predictor of relationship breakdown. Learn what contempt looks like, why it's so harmful, and how it can change.
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Criticism, contempt, defensiveness, stonewalling. Gottman's Four Horsemen are the four communication patterns research links to relationship breakdown. Learn each one.
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Self-objectification affects how you see your body and worth. Learn what it is, how it develops, and therapeutic approaches to reclaim your relationship...
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Hearing your partner's complaints without shutting down is one of the hardest relationship skills. Learn the Gottman technique that makes it possible.
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Understand how bilateral stimulation in EMDR therapy helps your brain process traumatic memories.
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