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- Connecticut Parent Advocacy Center A statewide nonprofit organization that offers information and support to families of children with any disability or chronic illness, age birth to 26.
- Creative Solutions for All Abilities (Trumbull) Helping to provide behavioral and educational supports to all diagnosed with special needs or mental health impairment
- Jewish Family Service (Bridgeport) The social service agency of the Jewish community in Eastern Fairfield County
- Kennedy Center (Trumbull) A not-for-profit rehabilitation agency supporting more than 1,500 people with a variety programs in CT
- Music and Arts Center for Humanity (Bridgeport) Its mission is to enrich the lives of people with special needs through active participation in the arts
- Neuron-Do (Norwalk) Focusing on improving motor skills and cognition learning through martial arts training
- Splash and Swim LLC (Bridgeport) Creates an environment for special needs children to learn to swim
- SuperKids (Ridgefield / Norwalk / Orange) Helps children and teens develop social skills through weekly groups and special summer sessions
- T-SNAP (Trumbull) Trumbull’s Special Needs Awareness Program, enabling emergency services (police, fire & EMS) to better respond when individuals with special needs are involved
- The Pilot House (Fairfield) Provides programs/resources for children with developmental disabilities
- Timothy Memorial School (Norwalk) A non-profit, independent, private, Judeo-Christian school serving children with developmental/learning disabilities
- Total Learning and Therapy Center (Trumbull) In Trumbull, dedicated to meeting the needs of those who experience learning-related difficulties
- TPSLD (Trumbull) The Trumbull Parents of Students with Learning Differences supports parents of children with special needs in all town public/private schools
Notable sites
- AAMFT American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists
- CTAMFT The Connecticut Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
- Hidden Sugars Ever wonder just how much sugar is in something? Useful visual reference.
- Sex Ed by Text Teens are looking for answers in their own language.
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Category Archives: Domestic violence
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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Teen Dating Resource
As many of you know, I am a big fan of Love Is Respect.org and they have posted a new resource, a power and control wheel for teens, specifically portraying realistic scenarios in video of teen dating experiences. Each pie … Continue reading
Opportunity Lost?
This is my response to the demands made by NOW regarding Paterson and domestic violence. Throwing Baby out with Bathwater I am an energetic and committed advocate for breaking the cycle and silence of domestic violence, but I feel like … Continue reading
Posted in Domestic violence, Educational
Tagged Domestic violence, education, Governor of NY, myths, NOW, opportunity, Paterson, Tiger Woods
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Oprah, Denise Richards and Domestic Violence
I stumbled upon the Oprah show yesterday and found myself listening to Denise Richards commenting on the impact/aftermath of her ex-husband Charlie Sheen’s Christmas Day DV arrest in Aspen, CO. What struck me so much was the way in which … Continue reading
Posted in Domestic violence
Tagged allegations, Charlie Sheen, cycle of power and control, Denise Richards, Domestic violence, DV, Oprah, re-victimization
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Teen Dating Violence
I was informed today of this powerful interview that CBS Evening News and @katiecouric have run recently regarding the growing problem of teen dating abuse and violence. The video below shows part of the CBS broadcast and then delves deeper … Continue reading
Silence Fuels Abuse
Watch this wonderful interview of Mary Murphy on the Ellen DeGeneres Show earlier today. When victims speak, lives are saved. Mary Murphy is a regular judge and choreographer on the Fox dance competition-reality show So You Think You Can Dance.
Posted in Domestic violence
Tagged abuse, Domestic violence, end the cycle, speak out, testimonial, victim
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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
MFT3 is kicking off Domestic Violence Awareness Month with education, information and conversation! As promised, Katherine Allen made a return appearance on Nina Sutton‘s radio show, One Smart Mother, heard Tuesdays at 9a on WGCH-AM 1490 of Greenwich, CT (read about … Continue reading
Posted in Domestic violence, MFT3 News, One Smart Mother
Tagged awareness month, Domestic violence, DV, hotline, Katherine Allen, links, local, Nina Sutton, October, One Smart Mother, resources
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From the radio show: Domestic Violence Info
This morning, I was privileged and honored to be a guest on Nina Sutton‘s radio show “One Smart Mother“, heard Tuesdays at 9a on WGCH-AM 1490 (Greenwich, CT). You can listen to the 30 minute interview in its entirety below (also … Continue reading
Posted in Domestic violence, MFT3 News, One Smart Mother
Tagged abuse, Domestic violence, end the cycle, help, information, Nina Sutton, resources, WGCH
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