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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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MFT3 on Channel 17
Every night this week (12/10–12/16/09), tune in from 8-9 pm to Trumbull’s Channel 17 to see MFT3′s workshop presentation at Total Learning and Therapy Center titled “Happy Parents = Happy Kids”. Please contact MFT3 at or 203-416-6008 to schedule workshops … Continue reading
Posted in Intimacy / Couples, MFT3 News, Parenting
Tagged couples, Educational, intimacy, Parenting, workshop
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Intimacy Building Exercise
On Thursday December 3, MFT3 presented a workshop called “Happy Parents = Happy Kids” at TLTC which will be broadcast locally on Trumbull, CT Channel 17 (I will let you know when we get the air dates). One of the … Continue reading
Posted in Intimacy / Couples, MFT3 News
Tagged balance wheel, couples, education, intimacy, Parenting, workshop
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Free Workshop; “Happy Parents = Happy Kids”
Join MFT3 as we present a free workshop on December 3 from 7-8pm at the offices of Total Learning and Therapy Center in Trumbull, CT. We will explore three topics; family structure and culture, conflict resolution and repairs, and building … Continue reading
Posted in MFT3 News, Parenting
Tagged conflict resolution, family, free workshop, kids, Parenting, reconnect, relationship
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The Cost of Mental Health Care
The New York Times has run two articles recently, “How to Find Mental Health Care When Money Is Tight” and “In Anxious Times, Medical Help for the Mind as Well as the Body” which ran 2 weeks ago. While I … Continue reading
Posted in MFT3 News
Tagged access, cost, depression, fees, insurance, mental health care, New York Times, sliding scale
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Thanksgiving
Autumn is a time of falling leaves and new smells, battening down the hatches and preparing for winter, a time to reflect and regroup after the frenetic pace of summer and all of its activities. How appropriate that Thanksgiving is … Continue reading
Wishing You a Happy Halloween
MFT3 would like to wish everyone a safe, fun and Happy Halloween! Enjoy this “sweet” that won’t cause cavities!
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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Thank you, Monroe!
MFT3 was privileged to be a part of the 4th Annual Monroe Wellness Fair this past Saturday. We met many local services and companies, and answered many questions as to exactly what is “marriage and family therapy”? We look forward … Continue reading
MFT3 at Monroe Wellness Fair
The town of Monroe will host its fourth annual Wellness Fair on Saturday, Sept. 26, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Masuk High School. Please stop by the MFT3 table and learn more about mental health, the services we … Continue reading
Claim Your Power
I recently stumbled upon this amazing poem that is part of Oprah’s “20 Most Powerful Women” spot. Originally seen on the Oprah web site here. It speaks for itself.
Posted in Inspiration, MFT3 News
Tagged Inspiration, leadership, poem, power, voice, women
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