Parenting Neurodivergent Kids in the City
By Alena Gerst, LCSW | Founder, Director, Psychotherapist If you know, you know… Parenting a neurodivergent child is a journey
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NYU Langone Medical Center
Department of Integrative Medicine
Harkness Center for Dance Injuries
Columbia University
The New School
Wagner College
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Articles by Alena
Balancing Work and Mental Health: How Working Parents Can Cope with Depression
By Alena Gerst, LCSW | Founder, Director, Psychotherapist Being a parent is a full-time job on its own. But, when
Encouraging Emotional Awareness in Teens: A Guide for Parents
Katie Potocnik Medina, LCSW | Senior Psychotherapist The teenage years are marked by a whirlwind of emotions—a roller coaster that
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A Wellness Handbook for the Performing Artist: The Performer’s Essential Guide to Staying Healthy in Body, Mind, and Spirit
In this book Alena Gerst examines issues that go beyond the importance of training or navigating the business of performing. It is the first book to prioritize the performer’s well-being, your ultimate key to a long and satisfying career. Purchase on Amazon.com.
