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LGBTQ+ youth face serious mental health challenges. Learn how parents and educators can provide affirming support this Pride Month and beyond. Gooding Wellness, Long Island, NY.

Helping children navigate change is tough. Gordon Gooding, the Director and Founder of Gooding Wellness Group and a school social worker of 30 years, shares his essential tips on anxiety relief for kids, focusing on fostering confidence through support, not "fixing," to help them thrive in a digital world.

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.

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.

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.

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

In this blog, we’ll help you understand your college kid's journey toward independence and why they might not be calling or texting.

As kids leave for college, parents face a new chapter too. This guide helps you navigate emotions, foster independence, and embrace personal growth during this significant transition.