Bloomberg Counseling Services, LLC

11/02/2025

Recently, an 18 year old commented on the difficulties in adulting. Here is some thoughts to help with the transition.

24. Have the guts to stay in the harder conversations.

11/02/2025

Good advice posted by a colleague…

Can we normalize how hard daylight savings hits for everyone…but especially when you already have anxiety?

You gained an hour last night but somehow this week you feel MORE exhausted. The sun sets while it still feels like afternoon and we feel off and lost.

Here’s the truth nobody talks about: **Your nervous system runs on light cues.** When it gets dark at 5 PM, your body thinks it’s bedtime. But you’ve still got several hours of being on…

This creates a physiological stress response. Your body is confused. Your cortisol rhythm gets disrupted. Your anxiety ramps up because your nervous system genuinely thinks something is wrong.

Add in the approaching holidays, colder weather keeping everyone inside, and the general “winter is coming” energy and yeah, you’re going to feel it in your body.

**What actually helps:**
- Morning light exposure (even 10 minutes)
- Afternoon walk before it gets dark
- Earlier bedtime instead of fighting it
- Extra grace for yourself during this transition

Your body needs about 2 weeks to adjust. Give yourself that time instead of powering down. Seeking extra support? Click on the call button below or email me at ShariBloomberglcsw@gmail.com

10/30/2025

Concerning study…with a promising intervention

Young adult su***de rates are rising in the U.S. For Americans aged 18 to 27, the rate increased by nearly 20% in the past decade. What’s behind the rise, and what are states doing about it?

10/23/2025

Proud to have contributed my expertise to helping other social workers during . Thank you to the NYU Silver School of Social Work for the opportunity! https://www.linkedin.com/posts/nyu-silver-school-of-social-work_domesticviolenceawarenessmonth-dvam2025-withsurvivorsalways-activity-7387119938014031872-MoJn?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAGvXMUB3n4M8CJxEkRJfyTYUu5LerjU1RE

It’s estimated that nearly 12 million Americans are victims of domestic violence each year, yet, clinicians and advocates are often unprepared for the unique challenges that arise in cases of intimate abuse.

Adjunct Assistant Professor Shari Bloomberg, DSW ’22, who teaches our MSW elective in Social Work & Family Violence, shared three key considerations for social workers who are working with domestic violence survivors.

1. Prioritize Immediate Safety and Planning
The paramount concern is the immediate safety of the adult survivor and any children. Work collaboratively to develop a personalized safety plan, ensuring it is reviewed regularly as circumstances change. Advise the survivor to prepare a ”go-bag” (medications, documents, clothes, and other essentials) for an unexpected escape.

2. Hold Perpetrators Accountable
It’s vital to clearly identify the abusive behavior and hold the abuser solely responsible. Avoid language that minimizes the perpetrator’s actions, such as framing the violence as a “couple’s issue” or mutual “conflict.” Social workers must actively counter the false narrative that survivors are to blame.

3. Practice Trauma-Informed Empowerment
Adopt a supportive, empathetic, and non-judgmental attitude towards the survivor. By shifting the question from “What’s wrong with you?” to “What happened to you? you acknowledge the profound impact of trauma on their life. Always treat the survivor as the expert in their own life, respecting their choices and self-determination above all. Your professional role is to provide resources, support, and options, rather than forcing a decision.



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10/23/2025

When was the last time you stopped to contemplate the roses?

10/21/2025

It's frightening to think about the ways we are exposing our kids…

Here's the best 60 second PSA illustrating what we do to children when we give them a smartphone. We ask them to do the impossible. Smartphone Free Childhood x US, thank you for making this video! If you like this video: 🎁 Please share it. It's also on YouTube (link in comments). ➕ Follow them ...

10/17/2025

Yes. Here’s how to cope.

10/17/2025

October is Domestic Violemce Awareness Month. Please reach out for support if you or someone you know is impacted by abuse. Here are self care tips that can benefit everyone! 💜💜

Experiencing and surviving abuse can have such a profound impact on a person’s mind, body, and soul. It’s never selfish to take time for yourself!

Remember, you are worthy of love.

10/06/2025

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Please reach out if you know someone who is struggling. There is help. See some valuable resources below. Programming is also available for community groups. Contact the office for more information.

Today's A Mighty Girl Community Pick is a potentially life-saving book to share during October's Domestic Violence Awareness Month: "Why Does He Do That? Inside the Minds of Angry and Controlling Men" by Lundy Bancroft. "He doesn't mean to hurt me — he just loses control." "He can be sweet and gentle." "He's scared me a few times, but he never hurts the children — he's a great father..." Women in abusive relationships tell themselves these things every day. Now they can see inside the minds of angry and controlling men — and change their own lives. In this groundbreaking book, Bancroft, a counselor who specializes in working with abusive men, uses his thirty years of experience to break down the early warning signs of abuse, ten abusive personality types, what you can fix and what you can't fix in a relationship, and how to get out of an abusive relationship safely. This powerful book is an invaluable resource to help women better understand the thinking of abusive men, recognize when they are being controlled or devalued, and find ways to get free of an abusive relationship. Highly recommended for older teens and adults.

"Why Does He Do That?" is available at https://www.amightygirl.com/why-does-he-do-that

Bancroft is the author of several related titles, including "Should I Stay or Should I Go?" (https://amzn.to/31zPCmw), "Daily Wisdom for Why Does He Do That?" (https://amzn.to/31ECpZq), and "The Joyous Recovery: A New Approach to Emotional Healing and Wellness" (https://amzn.to/2MEnx9g)

He also wrote a parenting book focused on helping children who have witnessed abuse, "When Dad Hurts Mom," at https://amzn.to/32JTJhi

If you’re a parent concerned that your daughter may be in an unhealthy relationship, we recommend “But I Love Him: Protecting Your Teen Daughter from Controlling, Abusive Relationships” (https://www.amightygirl.com/but-i-love-him) and “Saving Beauty From The Beast: How to Protect Your Daughter from an Unhealthy Relationship” (https://www.amightygirl.com/saving-beauty-from-the-beast)

10/05/2025

Are you familiar with Patrick Teahan’s work? Do you agree or disagree with his ideas?

Therapist Patrick Teahan is going viral for his description of how childhood trauma manifests in adults, which is resonating with millions.

08/18/2025

Agree or Disagree? Thoughts??

08/17/2025

As I teach about the challenges of adolescence and emerging adulthood, the impact of AI, and I reliance on technology in general cannot be dismissed as changing our brain function. I often say… how many phone numbers did you know in the 1980s or 90s versus how many do you know now…. Additionally, figuring out how to get from point a to point B with a map or directions uses analytical skills that we are no longer using thanks to navigational GPS systems. Important considerations to ponder…

Smart computers require even smarter humans, but they tempt us to engage in ‘cognitive offloading.’