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How Family Roles in Childhood Affect Adult Relationships the 6 common family roles—Hero, Scapegoat, Lost Child, Mascot, Caretaker, and Golden Child—and how they shape your adult life. Learn how to break free from these survival patterns and begin your journey toward healing and authentic connection.

Stay updated with the Gooding Wellness Fall 2025 Newsletter. Celebrate our Best of Long Island nominations, Gordon Gooding’s features in Grit Daily and Counselor Brief, and Liana Ross hitting 10k followers. Plus, see our recent community work with Long Island schools and task forces.

Is the best gift of the season sitting under the tree or right in front of you? Read our team's personal stories about the priceless moments—and people—that define the true spirit of the holidays.

Ditch the chase for a 'perfect' holiday. Discover how to prioritize presence over perfection, build resilience, and use gratitude as a grounding force for a truly mindful and happy season.

Struggling to find the right therapist for your child on Long Island? Learn how to navigate referrals, ask the right questions, and choose the best type of therapy to support your child's mental health.

Long Island parents: Is the pressure cooker of modern childhood burning out your kids? Learn signs of stress, the Yerkes-Dodson curve, and 7 tools to build genuine resilience and balance.

Therapist Margaret Lorenz, LCSW shares her dual perspective as a professional and a single mom navigating the empty nest transition. Learn how to reframe your 'second adolescence' with practical DO's and DON'Ts for growth.

Reflect on a season of growth with the Gooding Wellness Group Summer 2025 Newsletter. Read about advanced EMDR training, professional networking, trauma-informed care presentations, and our commitment to National Recovery Month.

At Gooding Wellness, we’re seeing more and more young people using marijuana to “manage anxiety” across Long Island, but the truth is, THC-heavy marijuana may actually be making anxiety worse. While marijuana may provide temporary relief from anxious feelings, studies show that chronic or high-potency THC use can increase anxiety symptoms over time.

Catch up on all things Gooding Wellness! Our Spring 2025 newsletter features therapist media appearances, community connections, and school partnerships dedicated to mental health.

Make this summer on Long Island meaningful. Discover emotional, physical, financial, and personal growth goals from Gooding Wellness Group to help you create a season of intention, connection, and self-care.

Think therapy isn’t for you? Think again. This blog debunks 5 common myths about therapy — from 'I don't have time' to 'My problems aren’t serious enough' — and explains why mental health support is for everyone.

EMDR offers hope for anxiety relief by helping reprocess traumatic memories through guided eye movements with a trained therapist.

Winter at Gooding Wellness was all about growth, networking, and improving care. Check out what we've been up to this season!

The Flash Technique helps process traumatic memories with minimal distress, offering rapid, effective relief for healing and emotional well-

Understanding the difference between disordered eating & eating disorders is crucial. Early intervention and professional help are key.

Lauren Gooding runs us through some fun things to do on Long Island during this year's winter break.

Gottman Method Couples Therapy offers research-backed tools to improve communication, manage conflict, and build healthier relationships.

Radical acceptance means embracing reality without judgment, reducing suffering, and building resilience by accepting life as it is.

Therapists share their favorite holiday songs to bring joy and gratitude during the season. Tune in for a playlist full of festive cheer!