Teaching Emotional Regulation to Children at Home

Emotional regulation — the ability to manage big feelings — is a foundational skill for children. When kids can understand emotions and use coping strategies, they experience greater confidence, resilience,…

citybehavioralhealthNovember 26, 2025

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The Role of Parent Coaching in Child Behavior Support

Parent coaching equips caregivers with practical strategies to support children’s emotional and behavioral needs. Rather than focusing solely on the child, parent coaching empowers caregivers to make meaningful changes at…

citybehavioralhealthNovember 26, 2025

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Common Challenges Addressed in Family Therapy

Family therapy strengthens relationships by helping households improve communication, manage conflict, and cope with stress. Even well-functioning families experience challenges — and therapy provides the structure and support needed to…

citybehavioralhealthNovember 26, 2025

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A Beginner’s Guide to Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) Therapy

Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) therapy is one of the most effective treatments for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and related anxiety conditions. Although the idea of facing your fears may feel…

citybehavioralhealthNovember 26, 2025

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Navigating Conflict in Relationships Through Therapy

Every relationship experiences conflict. What matters most is how partners handle it. Couples therapy provides guidance for communicating effectively, resolving disagreements, and rebuilding connection. Why Conflict Happens Common triggers include:…

citybehavioralhealthNovember 25, 2025

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What Makes Therapy Intensives So Effective?

Introduction For some clients, one hour a week isn’t enough to create meaningful change. Therapy intensives—half-day, full-day, or multi-day immersive sessions—offer concentrated time for deep work and accelerated progress. Why…

citybehavioralhealthOctober 20, 2025

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Integrative Psychotherapy: Blending Techniques for Better Results

Introduction No single therapy modality fits every person or situation. That’s why integrative psychotherapy—an approach combining multiple evidence-based methods—is at the heart of City Behavioral Health’s philosophy. What It Is…

citybehavioralhealthOctober 20, 2025

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How Couples Therapy Strengthens Relationships in New York City

Introduction New York couples face unique challenges: long work hours, financial pressures, and the constant stimulation of city life. Amid the rush, relationships can easily become transactional or distant. Couples…

citybehavioralhealthOctober 17, 2025

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Harm Reduction vs. Abstinence: Understanding the Approaches in Addiction Treatment

Introduction When addressing substance use, one of the first questions many New Yorkers face is: Should I stop entirely, or can I work toward safer use? Both harm reduction and…

citybehavioralhealthOctober 17, 2025

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How Family Therapy Supports Addiction Recovery in New York City

Introduction Addiction affects more than one person—it impacts entire families. In a fast-paced city like New York, where stress, ambition, and limited personal time often collide, family therapy provides a…

citybehavioralhealthOctober 16, 2025