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Author Archives: Katherine Allen
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
Age Old Battle
I continue to struggle with a viewpoint posed in a recent New York Times article. In “Playing the Fool” as posed by the writer, the premise is that it is oftentimes best to go along with patients who are drug-seeking … Continue reading
Posted in Educational, MFT3 News, Substance Abuse
Tagged addiction, age old battle, do no harm, drug-seeking, harder, healthy choices, New York Times, pattern, responsibility
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Adversity as Opportunity
Posted in Educational, Good Things, Gratitude, Inspiration
Tagged Inspiration, media
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Don’t re-invent the wheel
It was a busy May and early June, my apologies that the blog has been a bit stagnant. Fret no more, the juices are flowing again and today’s post is more of a summary of many recent client sessions. Today … Continue reading
Posted in Educational, MFT3 News, Parenting
Tagged balance, boundaries, consistency, discipline, Parenting, power struggle, tools
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May is Mental Health Month!
Happy May everyone. May finds us again in National Mental Health Month. Here are some highlights that I have discovered to spur on some big or small observances of this very important state of being. Mental Health America has, as … Continue reading
Posted in Educational, Good Things, MFT3 News
Tagged Cookie Monster, finding help, May, mental health month, NAMI, Oscar the Grouch, pbs, perspective, resources, SAMHSA, This Emotional Life
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The Marriage Effect
The New York Times Magazine had an interesting article this past weekend titled “Is Marriage Good for Your Health?” and as many can surmise, yes, marriage does have many positive side effects. If you have recently looked into purchasing health … Continue reading
Posted in Domestic violence, Intimacy / Couples
Tagged abuse, couples, couples therapy, Dr. Sue Johnson, EFT, marital discord, MRI, New York Times, research, safety, therapy
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