Category Archives: Good Things

The Healing Power of a Belly-laugh

Posted on 9/21/2010 by

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

Posted on 8/28/2010 by

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

Posted on 7/26/2010 by

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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Summertime Therapy

Posted on 7/1/2010 by

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 →

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MFT3 Welcomes Erica Cannata

Posted on 6/25/2010 by

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 →

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Adversity as Opportunity

Posted on 6/10/2010 by

Sometimes the picture speaks for itself. Enjoy. The Butterfly Circus 2009

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May is Mental Health Month!

Posted on 5/4/2010 by

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 →

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The Story of Stuff

Posted on 4/6/2010 by

I just learned of this great new movie/social consciousness/reality check phenomenon called “The Story of Stuff”. I am sharing the teaser below, but go to the website to see the whole 20-minute movie, free of charge, and political stance aside, … Continue reading →

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Thank you TPSLD!

Posted on 3/4/2010 by

Heartfelt thanks to Jacki Bruni and Yolanda Soto for their amazing event on Saturday, the 2010 Summer Options for Children with Special Needs…An Educational Expo at the Trumbull Library. It was such a pleasure to be included in the mix, … Continue reading →

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It’s Valentine’s Day

Posted on 2/14/2010 by

I know, so many people are offput by the somewhat contrived essence of Valentine’s Day, a Hallmark cash cow and one more way for those who are un-coupled to feel even more left out. I know, I know. But that’s … Continue reading →

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