Sugar Loaf Mental Wellness LCSW PLLC

LGBTQ+ Teen Support and Counseling Group beginning on October 17 from 6-7pm. Space is limited so please sign up by email at [email protected]. Designed and led by SLMW's Victoria Britton, LCSW, with a focus on providing affirmation, connection, hope, and a safe space for teens of all identities and sexual orientation. #hope #LGBTQplus #Safespaceamerica #harveymilk #warwickny #chesterny #monroeny #goshenny #newburghny #kingstonny #HudsonvalleyLGBTQCommunitycenter #TheNewburghLGBTQCenter

Introducing our teen LGBTQQAI+ virtual support and counseling group. Beginning March 2nd from 7:15-8:15 and lasting for six consecutive weeks. This unique program is geared toward supporting young LGTBQ+ people who are in need of connection, validation and affirmation. If interested in registering for the program please call/text Sarah Emanuel at 518-461-5772 or email [email protected]. #lgbtq #lgbtqteens #sugarloafmentalwellness #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealth #hudsonvalley #orangecountyny #lgbtqia #hudsonvalleytherapist

This week we are muted in order to listen, learn, stand in solidarity and to focus on the social justice work of BIPOC to eliminate systemic racism. #amplifymelanatedvoices

Reminder, a traumatic response is a normal response to an abnormal situation. #emdrtherapy #emdr #trauma #traumahealing #traumainformed #slmw #sugarloafmentalwellness

our work this week we’ve been supporting those who are exhibiting the trauma response of hypoarousal which can manifest as a feeling of being shut down, unmotivated, boredom, and apathy. We are in the midst of this terrible crisis and many of us are losing loved ones, are fearful of losing loved ones, are front line workers, and are not necessarily safe at home. This level of grief and loss often times contributes to shut down mode. Try out this exercise if you need t...o feel relaxed, if you need to get back to work, spend time with children or focus on something. It is a movement exercise so please only participate if you are physically able to. We wish you well and hope that you and your loved ones are staying healthy. #emdrtherapy #trauma #hypoarousal #shutdown #slmw #hudsonvalleyny #mentalhealth #mentalwellness #goshenny #chesterny #warwickny #traumainformedcare #polyvagaltheory #internalfamilysystems

Stay tuned for an upcoming video post with an exercise (this one may feel silly) to support us in moving through shut down mode.

In our work this week, we have been supporting individuals who are struggling with catastrophic thinking or worst case scenario thinking. This common thinking pattern is understandably being exacerbated by the current state of affairs. We are all struggling in many ways due to this pandemic and it is difficult to not get caught up in cyclical negative thinking. SLMW's clinician, Victoria Britton, LCSW has created a video with some cognitive behavioral strategies to support yo...u if you are battling with this type of thinking pattern. Click on the following link to see the video! https://youtu.be/vvs52vE0Iag