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Author Archives: Katherine Allen
A great tool for kids with difficulties
I learned about this iPod/iPad/iPhone app today through a networking group on LinkedIn and I am so impressed with this tool. It’s called Behavior Tracker Pro and Skill Tracker Pro and while it may require some discipline and a learning … Continue reading
Posted in Educational, Good Things, Parenting
Tagged autism, behavior, iPad, iPhone, iPod, measureable, modification, shareable, tool, visual
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Waiting for the second marshmallow
A series of recent tidbits have been rattling about in my brain and I think I have finally found the thread that connects them all. So bear with me and see what you think. It all started with a New … Continue reading
MFT3 Welcomes Audrey Bernstein
Marriage & Family Therapy of Trumbull (MFT3) is proud and pleased to announce our newest associate. Audrey Bernstein, M.S., LMFT has joined the group practice effective 11/1/2010. Audrey brings her wealth and depth of 26 years of experience to Trumbull … Continue reading
Medication not your thing?
Not every body is created the same. We all have quirks and intricacies that make us special and unique. One of those things may be the avoidance of or intolerance to the current range of psychotropic medications designed to handle … Continue reading
Posted in Educational, Good Things, MFT3 News, NPR
Tagged alternatives, depression, Faith Middleton, medication, Stephen Ilardi, WNPR
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The Healing Power of a Belly-laugh
Previous post aside, it’s a truly wonderful day when a genuine, spontaneous belly-laugh can be shared in a therapy session. Gloriously, I received that gift today. Oftentimes in therapy I use analogies and terminology that becomes part of the new … Continue reading
Posted in Educational, Good Things, Intimacy / Couples
Tagged acceptance, analogies, couples, discord, fun, healing, internalization, laughter, not knowing, payoff, the process, therapy
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Therapists have a sense of humor, too
Yep, sometimes therapists gotta go there. The work we do in session is very serious and focused, but sometimes it helps to take a momentary break and laugh a little. I hope this little bit of levity adds a spot … Continue reading
Posted in Good Things
Tagged fun, funny, humor, joy, levity, lightness, onion, smile
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The Terrible Tweens
I am very late in commenting on this now historic event, but it has been “sticking” with me, so here is my 2-cents. Regarding Jessi Slaughter and the whole cyber bullying firestorm, this event perfectly encapsulates why tweens (and most … Continue reading
Posted in Educational, MFT3 News, Parenting
Tagged adolescent development, cyber bullying, Good Morning America, internet safety, Parenting, tweens
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Roadside Attractions
This summer I hope one and all have the great opportunity to create some lifetime memories by taking a family car trip. Recently I took just such a car trip with unexpected side effects. We headed out to Webatuck, NY … Continue reading
Posted in Good Things, Inspiration, MFT3 News
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Summertime Therapy
I know, I know, who wants to think about therapy when it’s beautiful outside and there are so many other fun things to do like chase fireflies and play in sprinklers and read a book in a hammock? But relationship … Continue reading
Posted in Good Things, MFT3 News
Tagged air conditioning, block of time, focus, gift to self, more flexibility, routine, structure, summer, teen dating safety, therapy, we're open
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MFT3 Welcomes Erica Cannata
MFT3 is Proud to Introduce our Newest Associate! Please join us in welcoming our newest associate, Erica M. Cannata, LADC, MFT, CCDP-D, to Marriage & Family Therapy of Trumbull (MFT3). Erica joins both Katherine Allen, M.A., LMFT and Laura Petiford, … Continue reading