Passages Wellness & Counseling for Women

Who uses Super Bowl Sunday as an excuse to get together with friends and celebrate being together? #footballhighlights #girlsnightout #laughterallnight

It took me quite a long time to develop a voice and now that I have it, I am not going to be silent. ~Madeleine Albright #womenempowerment #womensupportingwomen #empoweringwomen #yourvoicematters

Fun Fact: Singing, humming, or chanting can actually reduce stress. When you sing , hum, or chant, you activate your vagus nerve which is a really long nerve that starts at your brain stem. This nerve makes up 80% of the parasympathetic nervous system. This is the system responsible for us being able to rest and digest. Aside from making you really popular at parties, belting out a tune can actually bring a sense of calm to the body. So what are you waiting for? Crank up t...he music, and sing your heart out! It might be the stress reducer you need! #womenempowerment #womensupportingwomen

Physical health is just as important as mental health. As a clinician, I practice what I preach regarding self-care and healthy coping skills. I run and exercise with weights at home as a form of self-care. I have set a goal for myself to accomplish running my first 5k. It’s about small baby steps to achieve any goal. Being mindful of the mind and body connection is key. ... Regardless of the weather, I am committed to getting outside and running; as I have set a goal for myself, and I will achieve it. For anyone unsure about what goals, where to start, and wanting to improve their physical health; here are my suggestions: -Start with a short walk as many times a week as possible, even if it is once a week. -Start small and work towards a realistic goal. You can do it! ~Stacy Greenberg LMHC https://passageswomen.com/bvsd/stacy-greenberg-lmhc/

Courage is like a muscle. We strengthen it by use. ~ Ruth Gordon #womenempowerment #womensupportingwomen #dreamtheimpossible

In regards to healthier communication with your partner..... Take time to find out what your partner thinks, how they feel, and what goes on in their world. The key to connectedness is asking questions, be curious and WANT to know what they experience in their everyday life. #couplescounseling #womensupportingwomen

Meet Karen and Nicole! Karen Peterson LCSW is our Assistant Clinical Director of our Setauket office, and Nicole Piervencenti LMHC, CASAC-T is our Assistant Clinical Director of our Sayville office. In addition to maintaining full client schedules, both Karen and Nicole supervise our team of clinicians. ... At Passages, we strive for open communication, support, and teamwork to provide the best support to our clients.

Did you ever wonder why the airline tells us why we need to place the oxygen mask on ourselves first and then someone else? In order to help others, we need to help ourselves first. If you don’t take care of yourself, you can experience burnout, stress, fatigue, reduced mental effectiveness, health problems, anxiety, frustration, inability to sleep, (and even death). ... It is time to let go of guilty, and take care of yourself first. It’s time to let go of the guilt and take care of yourself by: Getting enough rest Exercising regularly Eating vegetables & fruit Having your regular physicals Going to the doctor when you need treatment Taking supplements Spending time every day on a renewal activity, e.g.: Sitting quietly for at least 10 minutes Meditating Watching humming birds or squirrels in the trees Listening to uplifting music Reading an inspiring book Writing in your journal Creating gratitude list Walking on the beach Engaging in a hobby Cutting down your stress by laughing: Reading comics Buying a joke of the day calendar Watching a funny T.V. show Watching a comedy special Playing a game with your family Remember, it isn’t selfish to take care of yourself, it’s necessary!

Help is available. You are not alone. Many virtual and telehealth options available. Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders are the most common medical complicati...on related to childbearing. Over 100,000 New York State moms and dads are affected each year. FREE State-wide Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders Resource Directory from the Postpartum Resource Center of New York JUNE 2021 edition. PRCNY’s Toll-free State-wide Helpline: 855-631-0001 | Available 7 days a week. Moms Supporting Moms. https://postpartumny.org/resourcedirectory/ National Suicide Prevention Lifeline | 1-800-273-8255. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources. https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ Crisis Text Line: Text GOT5 to 741741 An anonymous texting service available 24/7 Please help and increase awareness by sharing. #postpartumdepression #maternalmentalhealth #parentalmentalhealth #paternalmentalhealth #postpartumanxiety #postpartumbipolar #mentalhealthawareness #PerinatalMoodandAnxietyDisorders #PRCNY #AskTheQuestionNY #AskTheQuestionWNY #YouAreNotAlone #Project62 #Project62NY

Passages Wellness and Counseling for Women stands in solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community. Our practice offers a safe place for clients to receive mental health counseling regarding issues of anxiety, depression, sexuality, coming out, gender identity and trauma. Our clinicians also provide services to parents and loved ones who would like to increase their understanding and acceptance in support, which directly impacts their mental wellness.

Wishing everyone a happy and safe Memorial Day! Honoring those that have served and sacrificed today and always... Thank you for your service!

Wishing our clients, family and community a very Merry Christmas!

Sending so much love and gratitude to our clients, staff and community! Happy Thanksgiving!

Today is Infant & Pregnancy Loss Remembrance Day. It's a day to honor the babies who have passed away through miscarriage, stillbirth and infant loss and support the parents and families who have suffered through this heartbreaking loss. At 7pm your local time, join families around the world as we light a candle and "wave a light" in honor of those gone too soon.

Happy Passages Anniversary to our practice manager Karen Farrar! We are so grateful for everything you do for our team and our clients!

Passages is seeking part time fee for service clinician! We are a private group practice specializing in women’s health and wellness! Join our amazing clinical team! Email cover letter and resume to [email protected]!

Sending love and hugs to all today!!

Today starts the VIRTUAL Sounds of Silence 5k/10k benefiting the Postpartum Resource Center of New York! Run, walk or skip your 5k/10k from ANYWHERE! Thank you ...to those joining us from all over New York and several states and internationally from Australia and Sweden! Will you be joining us anytime during the month of May for Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month??? Your support will help the thousands of moms dads and families Postpartum Resource Center of New York helps EVERY year! We also have a 50/50 raffle! More Info and to donate and help us reach our fundraising goal go here: www.postpartumny.org/sosrun2020 Thank you for all your support!!! With much appreciation to all of our sponsors including Stony Brook Medicine Stony Brook Medicine OBGYN Emerald Document Imaging The Croteau Family Bridget Croteau - Mrs. New York USA Ambassador 2020 Weber & Grahn Air Conditioning & Heating! Celebrate and share with us. Post your photos and use hashtags #SOSRun2020 #efVirtualRun #TakeCareofYou #PRCNY #PPD #PPA #PMAD #5k #10k #run #walk #strollerwalk #LMR

Selfies in color- Share your story full of color. This week, together we have illustrated that motherhood is NOT black and white, and is often grey. Today, let’s show moms around the world that there is hope and they are surrounded by a community that acknowledges the difficulties of motherhood and in particular, the difficulties of suffering from maternal mental health disorders. Today post a selfie and share how you are doing now, how you are balancing; something good like...: Now I help others I find joy in small moments I’m not overwhelmed by these cheerios all over the floor anymore! #makingovermotherhood #mmhweek2020 See more

Join our tribe! Passages is seeking a LCSW, LMHC, LMFT to join our practice! Email cover letter and resume to [email protected]!

Postpartum depression isn’t the only maternal mental health disorder. There are a range of mental health conditions including depression, general anxiety, OCD, psychosis and PTSD. This year because of the COVID crisis more mothers are expected to suffer from post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Symptoms include: being hypervigilant (abnormally alert to potential danger), avoidance of anything that reminds the mother of the traumatic event, re-experiencing the traumatic ...event (in flashbacks, nightmares, intrusive memories), and feeling depressed and/or guilty. Learn more at http://ow.ly/XOde50zvu3x You can help spread awareness by sharing this post and the posts The Blue Dot Project is sharing daily during Maternal Mental Health awareness week. If you are a mom, you can also share photos of your otherhood moments this week so we can illustrate that motherhood is never Black and White, it’s often grey, hard and messy. #makingovermotherhood #mmhweek2020

Did you know, maternal mental health disorders like postpartum depression are the #1 complication of childbirth and one of the leading causes of maternal mortality (death)? There are more new cases of mothers suffering from maternal depression each year than women diagnosed with breast cancer. Women in their childbearing years account for the largest group with depression in the U.S. Learn more about MMH disorders including the prevalence of these disorders: https://www.t...hebluedotproject.org/whataremmhdisorders You can help spread awareness by sharing this post and the posts The Blue Dot Project is sharing daily during Maternal Mental Health awareness week. If you are a mom, you can also share photos of your motherhood moments this week so we can illustrate that motherhood is never Black and White, it’s often grey, hard and messy. #MakingOverMotherhood #MMHWeek2020

Have you registered yet?! Join us in supporting The Postpartum Resource Center of NY! https://postpartumny.org/sosrun2020/

Celebrating Nurses today and everyday!!! We thank you for your service and holding so many of us during this time! We see you, hear you and love you!!!!

So grateful for our amazing community of midwives! Thank you for your endless support!