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On TikTok you'll find millions of users diagnosing themselves using the term "high-functioning" — high-functioning anxiety, high-functioning depression, high-functioning autism. The term "high-functioning" isn't actually clinical, but, generally, it refers to those who perform well in work and in school. So if someone has high-functioning depression, it means they are excelling at their job, despite being in poor mental health. "After Covid, the focus on mental health has been much more significant," she says. And experts believe it might signal a shift in how we believe mental health presents.
Persons: Irina Gorelik Organizations: Williamsburg Therapy Locations: Williamsburg
"High-functioning" isn't clinically defined, says John T. Maier, a psychotherapist in Cambridge Massachusetts, but generally it refers to those who perform well in work or in school. So if someone has high-functioning anxiety, it means they are excelling at their job, despite being in poor mental health. "When people say 'high-functioning,' they aren't saying, 'I'm doing a great job at raising my family' or 'I'm doing a great job at going to church,'" he says. "It means 'I'm doing a great job at work.'" Here are three signs you might have high-functioning anxiety.
Persons: John T, Maier, Irina Gorelik Organizations: Williamsburg Therapy Locations: Cambridge Massachusetts, Williamsburg
But gifted programs aren't the only way to give your child those benefits — and that's important. "Truthfully, a lot of the services that are provided would benefit a much larger group of kids," Peters tells CNBC Make It. Here are three strategies you can use to mimic a gifted program's advantages outside the classroom, he says. But a parent calling their child "gifted" or "special" might come off as empty praise, says Peters. "Teaching isn't easy, and different kids learn best in different ways," Twersky noted.
Persons: Scott J, Peters, Irina Gorelik, Michael Twersky, Twersky Organizations: CNBC, Williamsburg Therapy, Khan Academy Locations: Williamsburg
But, conversely, when the father was less positive than the mother about the idea of co-parenting, the child suffered. But there are ways to do it so your child thrives, says Irina Gorelik, a child psychologist at Williamsburg Therapy Group. Gorelik talked to CNBC Make It about the skills you need to work on if you want to co-parent a successful child. How to co-parent a successful, well-adjusted kidAditi Shrikant: What are some skills you should learn if you want to co-parent a child to be successful and well adjusted? This may lead to the child thinking that they have to choose sides or take care of their parents emotionally.
For busy working parents, it's next to impossible to avoid bringing the stresses of work home at the end of the day. "That's a daily battle that every working parent experiences," Cooper tells CNBC Make It. Roughly 66% of working parents in the U.S. suffer from parental burnout, according to a 2022 Ohio State University study, and stress that carries over between home and work is a major contributor. There's this dynamic movement back and forth," Cooper says, adding that family issues can leave you distracted at work, too. Either way, the stress and anxiety behind work-family spillover can negatively affect both your career and your family.
Gentle parenting is a child-rearing method that, unlike traditional parenting, decenters consequences. "Gentle parenting has a greater focus on respecting children and their individuality as well as showing empathy and connecting," says Irina Gorelik, a child psychologist at Williamsburg Therapy Group. Gentle parenting seeks the same outcome as traditional parenting, but gets there in a different way. Gentle parenting can increase a child's confidence and ability to regulate their own emotions. Here are three examples of what gentle parenting might look like in practice, according to Gorelik.
The idea of "gentle parenting" can conjure images of ill-behaved children running around your favorite restaurant or kicking the back of your plane seat. But what exactly is gentle parenting? 4 questions about gentle parenting, answered by a therapist1. What is gentle parenting? Irina Gorelik Child Psychologist
Low self-esteem can affect every aspect in a child's life. Some indicators of low self-esteem include struggling to tolerate negative emotions, says Irina Gorelik, a child psychologist at Williamsburg Therapy Group, or shying away from taking credit for certain actions. A child might also be challenge-averse and either give up too quickly or be too perfectionistic. "Kids who may present as most outgoing and confident can struggle with self-esteem, while kids who are slower to warm up may be better at trusting themselves," she says. If you feel your child has low self-esteem, or are worried they might develop it, there are steps you can take to boost their confidence now and help them cope with negative thoughts.
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