Erica Komisar, LCSW
@EricaKomisarCSW
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Psychoanalyst, Parent Coach, Author. Helping individuals to live more satisfying lives and raise healthier children. Order my book: https://t.co/BfcevrR8n7
New York City
Joined April 2013
Neither is a great circumstance or happen in a vacuum. I talk about this and much more in my recent appearance on the @mightypursuit podcast. Listen here:
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Study after study has shown that presence matters more than presents. Parents who need to work to make ends meet often lose time or the energy to spend quality time with their children. Some parents who have the means but still feel the need to “outsource” emotional connection.
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Calling maternal presence “erasure” misses the point. Attachment science shows that caregiving shapes lifelong outcomes. What we may be seeing as an economist cost could be social investment, not a step backward. My latest for @DadSavesAmerica
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Over the last few weeks, I’ve seen article after article in the New York Times, BBC, PBS, and a few others about a recent change in labor statistics: more mothers of young children are leaving the...
NYT: "The share of mothers of young children in the labor market fell almost 3 percentage points in the first half of the year."
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Guilt occurs when various aspects of our identity are competing for focus—our ambition for independence and success is at odds with our instinct to care for and support those we cherish. Recognizing and comprehending this facilitates more balanced parenting.
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Today is #WorldSightDay Cataract is one of the leading causes of vision impairment and blindness, affecting 94 million people worldwide. Don’t take your eyes for granted. Regular eye exams and timely treatment can prevent vision loss. Learn more 👉 https://t.co/VcqadXPlou
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Happy to be celebrating #WorldSightDay trekking from Rohru to Sangla with my husband @jkassalow, the @visionspring team, and a host of other stakeholders. Over this trek, we will follow the Rupin Pass through the Himalayas and provide eye screenings along the way.
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NYT: "The share of mothers of young children in the labor market fell almost 3 percentage points in the first half of the year."
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Guilt is good, actually, argues @EricaKomisarCSW As Yom Kippur approaches, we’re reminded that guilt isn’t just a burden—it’s the foundation of conscience. From childhood lessons to Jewish teshuvah, healthy guilt teaches empathy, responsibility, and repair. Without it, society
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ICYMI: @FamStudies released a new report with the Wheatley Institute on the happiness of mothers. The data reveals diverse experiences and challenges stereotypes—showing that marriage and motherhood are deeply personal and varied paths to fulfillment. https://t.co/2oNk4mAJBB
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Genuine happiness often thrives within supportive and committed partnerships—not in isolation. @EricaKomisarCSW
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"In a cultural landscape often inundated with narratives portraying marriage & parenthood as restrictive burdens, a groundbreaking report presents a compelling counter-narrative: married women, surprisingly, report significantly higher levels of happiness than their unmarried
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A recent IFS/Wheatley report on married motherhood should compel society to reevaluate and prioritize the importance of genuine connection and authentic community.
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A recent @FamStudies @BYUWheatley report directly challenges the prevailing societal view that sees commitment and family formation as harmful to personal fulfillment, writes @EricaKomisarCSW
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I was shaken by Charlie Kirk's death and even more unsettled by the responses. As our culture teeters further into polarization, I keep asking: are we already at the apex of acrimony, or are we headed for a worse valley before recovery? https://t.co/o5go68bdGP
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Teen anxiety up 52%. Depression up 63%. Suicide rates soaring. What is causing this fragility in our children? Psychoanalyst Erica Komisar has the answer no one wants to hear: We are. @EricaKomisarCSW talks with @BenedictRogers about the causes of the mental health crisis in
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💯@RichardvReeves: "One of the things I’ve tried to raise my boys w is to have the courage to ask a girl out, the grace to accept no for an answer & the responsibility to make sure that either way she gets home safely" in interview w/ @shadihamid.
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As we approach September and all the photos of tearful drop offs have begun, I’m sharing this piece I wrote for @FamStudies on how parents can help their teens and young adults navigate the mental health stressors of tertiary education:
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This fall, NC State University lost four students to suicide. Other colleges, such as Dartmouth, Vanderbilt, and the University of North Carolina, have reported student suicides on the rise. The...
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Despite the stress and less time for oneself, marriage and motherhood are linked to greater female flourishing: 1) More meaning and purpose 2) Greater happiness 3) More physical affection 4) Less loneliness Overall, a more enjoyable life. Full report by @jean_twenge,
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"Children’s mental health issues are not isolated, arbitrary, or disconnected from their parents but are often the result of the misguided or neglectful or sometimes abusive relationships children have with their mothers and fathers." @EricaKomisarCSW on children's mental
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The recent verdict in the Ethan Crumbly case, where his mother, Jennifer, became the “first parent to be held criminally responsible for a mass shooting committed by their child,” sets a legal...
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Headlines often dismiss marriage and motherhood. Nevertheless, a recent study by @FamStudies and the Wheatley Institute disputes the cultural consensus that marriage and motherhood are a certain path to unhappiness. See my thoughts here: https://t.co/luxjHCmsZT
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