Theodora’s Take on Coping Skills:

As a person who has been in therapy myself and also is a practicing therapist, I recognize that sometimes it is hard to get into a pattern of using coping skills that are new and unfamiliar. I believe one of the most important parts of adding in a coping skill is seeing the benefit. For example, how does doing X skill help me and what will change in my life if I incorporate this new skill.

I wanted to take some time to introduce myself a little more in depth through this blog post. My name is Theodora Slone and I usually go by Tedi.

I went to Adelphi University for my undergraduate degree in Social Work and then to Stony Brook University for my Masters also in Social Work.

Jealousy can come from a place of not feeling safe or secure in a relationship.

It may come from a past experience that wasn’t positive for you or maybe it is signaling that your boundaries are being crossed.

Telehealth is something that I have always believed in, even before COVID-19 when insurance companies did not cover it. Here is why:

What is anxiety?

Anxiety can be normal in stressful situations such as public speaking or taking a test. At times, anxiety can also be a helpful motivator but what is it like when you are having feelings of excessive and all-consuming thoughts that interfere with daily life? Feeling ungrounded is a common experience with anxiety. Feeling ungrounded can include restlessness, looping thoughts, and feeling disconnected from surroundings and those around us.