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5 days ago
4 min

Recovery in a Virtual Environment

When struggling with recovery of addiction, especially in a time of physical distancing, it is important to turn to those that can help

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Gordon Gooding, LCSW

Aug 9
3 min

Tools for Dealing with Uncertainty

The only thing that’s certain in life is uncertainty…so how can we deal with it? How can we prepare for potential changes?

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Gordon Gooding, LCSW

Jun 17
3 min

So How Will This Work?

With our new “hybrid” model of office space, we hope to continue to provide quality counseling services in person and online.

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Gordon Gooding, LCSW

May 20
3 min

Benefits of Teletherapy

Did you know you can speak to a therapist securely and confidentially from the comfort of your own home?

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Corona Virus Anxiety Part II: Move, Connect & Nurture

Gordon Gooding, LCSW

May 5
3 min

Corona Virus Anxiety Part II: Move, Connect & Nurture

This article is a follow-up to our previous blog post about COVID-19, which can be found here. “What day is it?” is a question we seem to...

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Thank You Teachers: A Message from Gooding Wellness Group

Gordon Gooding, LCSW

Apr 7
5 min

Thank You Teachers: A Message from Gooding Wellness Group

I wanted to take a moment to reach out to you and extend my gratitude for all you are doing for our students and their families.

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Coronavirus Anxiety: Simple Reminders for Self-Care During a Health Crisis

Gordon Gooding, LCSW

Mar 15
3 min

Coronavirus Anxiety: Simple Reminders for Self-Care During a Health Crisis

How do we maintain our mental health and self-care practices in times of panic like we are facing today?

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Exercise & Your Mental Health: Move a Muscle, Change a Thought Pattern

Gordon Gooding, LCSW

Jan 24
3 min

Exercise & Your Mental Health: Move a Muscle, Change a Thought Pattern

To FEEL better we must DO better. It’s commonly known that regular exercise can improve a person’s physical health and physique.

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Gordon Gooding, LCSW

Nov 10, 2019
5 min

Facing Trauma with E.M.D.R.

When people think about experiencing a trauma, they often think of some of the most obvious examples: abuse, loss, violence, serious acci...

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Gordon Gooding, LCSW

Oct 20, 2019
3 min

Marijuana Vaping on the Rise

Vaping THC does not produce the signature smell that emerges when marijuana is burned and looks like an average e-cigarette but is not.

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Gordon Gooding, LCSW

Sep 30, 2019
3 min

Teens & Vaping: What You Need to Know.

Teens and Vaping Each week I hear more and more stories about parents finding their kids with vaping paraphernalia. A recent article in t...

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Helping a Family Member after Substance Abuse Treatment

Gordon Gooding, LCSW

Sep 15, 2019
3 min

Helping a Family Member after Substance Abuse Treatment

Leaving a treatment facility is often where the real recovery begins.

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Gordon Gooding, LCSW

Aug 25, 2019
3 min

Helping a Family Member Find Recovery

September is National Recovery Month. With that in mind, we here at Gooding Wellness would like to speak on something we know a lot about...

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10 Easy Tips to Developing a Positive Self-Care Plan

Gordon Gooding, LCSW

Aug 11, 2019
3 min

10 Easy Tips to Developing a Positive Self-Care Plan

Self-care is any activity that we do deliberately in order to take care of our mental, emotional, and physical health.

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Supporting your Teen or Child Through Divorce: Advice for Parents

Gordon Gooding, LCSW

Jul 3, 2019
6 min

Supporting your Teen or Child Through Divorce: Advice for Parents

During a marital aseparation or divorce your child can go through a wide range of feelings, just like yourself.

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Practicing Mindfulness @ Work: Tips to Manage Stress

Gordon Gooding, LCSW

May 7, 2019
3 min

Practicing Mindfulness @ Work: Tips to Manage Stress

How do you catch your breath when you’re running a mile a minute through a seemingly endless busy work day? Sometimes the amount of phone...

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Walking & Talking: Taking Therapy Outdoors

Gordon Gooding, LCSW

Apr 11, 2019
2 min

Walking & Talking: Taking Therapy Outdoors

Some people might feel overwhelmed by the intimacy and formalness of therapy in a traditional office setting. They may find it hard to op...

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Advice for Young Adults: Helping Friends with Grief & Loss

Gordon Gooding, LCSW

Feb 27, 2019
5 min

Advice for Young Adults: Helping Friends with Grief & Loss

Here on Long Island, more and more teens are facing the reality of grief and loss in their schools, community and social circles. From s...

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Gordon Gooding, LCSW

Jan 21, 2019
2 min

Could I Possibly be Depressed?

Depression can cause a persistently unhappy mood as well as a loss of interest in activities. Try this brief assessment.

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Gordon Gooding, LCSW

Jan 2, 2019
5 min

Healthy Habits to Improve Self-Care

The practice of self-care is best described as any activity that we intentionally practice to take care of our mental, emotional, and phy...

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