Brainspotting is a powerful, focused treatment method that works by identifying, processing and releasing core neuro-physiological sources of emotional/body pain, trauma, dissociation and a variety of challenging symptoms.  An offshoot of the acclaimed EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) therapy process, Brainspotting was developed by Dr. David Grand  in 2002 and identifies activated eye positions which [...]

by Cynthia Schwartzberg, LCSW “Why can’t they be like we were, perfect in every way – kids, what’s the matter with kids today…” So the old song goes. I remember hearing my parents sing it and now I often feel like singing it myself. The reality is kids are different with each generation so what [...]

by Cynthia Schwartzberg, LCSW Dissect the word ‘relationship’ and inside you’ll find the words ‘relate’ and ‘ship.’ Can we view a relationship as a ship we are on to relate to another? What a concept! The question is, are we ever really directly in relationship with anyone or is it more often with our image [...]

Your Planet or Mine by Cynthia Schwartzberg, LCSW Your partner is late meeting you and you begin to think to yourself, ‘He can’t be trusted; he doesn’t even think of me. I don’t count. I don’t matter.’ But what’s really going on and what is he thinking? This is a good question because most times [...]