Category Archives: Good Things

Guilty pleasure

Yes, I know it’s bad to laugh, but sometimes we do need to know that no matter how bad our day seems to us, it just might be worse for someone else. Guilty pleasure, enjoy.

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Our Second Anniversary

MFT3 has turned two today. Two years of being open, establishing in a new market and eventually, serving so many wonderful people. We’d just like to pause as we enter year three and say thank you to all who have … Continue reading

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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

From all of us at MFT3, we wish you and yours a happy and healthy Christmas and New Year. It is a time of reflection and hope, a time to slow down and appreciate all that the previous year has … Continue reading

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Giving Thanks

Here we are, on the threshold of the “Holiday Season” and at least in my office, panic, doubt, self-loathing and dread are already at the table. The holidays conjure up so many emotions and feelings, not to mention the fact … Continue reading

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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