Brave Minds: Healing Anxiety and Trauma

Leah Behar, LCSW, and Marissa Aitken, MSW Intern, discuss the differences between punishment and natural consequences in parenting. They explore how these approaches impact children's learning, emotional development, and family dynamics, offering practical guidelines for implementing natural consequences effectively.

In this conversation, Linda Farag, LSW and Lisa Weiss, LCSW delve into the complexities of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), exploring its symptoms, the challenges of diagnosis and treatment, and the impact it has on individuals' lives. The discussion highlights the importance of understanding both obsessions and compulsions, the role of therapy, and the significance of finding a knowledgeable...

In this episode, host Lisa Weiss, LCSW, sits down with Alexandria Bleich, LPC, for an honest conversation about what it really means to lose a parent. Together, they talk openly about how grief doesn’t follow a timeline, how it can show up years later in unexpected ways, and how it shapes who we become. They explore the messy, lifelong nature of parental loss, the pressure we put on ourselves to “...

In this episode, Cristina Varriale, LAC, joins Lisa Weiss, LCSW, to share her journey into positive discipline—what it is, how it differs from traditional punitive methods, and why understanding children's behavior through the lens of mistaken goals matters. They explore the impact of childhood experiences on adult behavior, common misconceptions, and the difference between gentle parenting and po...

This conversation offers valuable insights for parents into the mental health challenges young athletes face. Casey Conte, LCSW and Lisa Weiss, LCSW discuss performance pressure, perfectionism, burnout, and how parents can best support their children. They also touch on practical coping tools, the role of EMDR in healing, and the importance of finding balance in sports and life Link the the How We...