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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: MFT3 News
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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Lazy Days of Summer
What can we say about the last weeks of summer as everyone is adjusting to the new fiscal year, beginning to think about the fast approaching school year, and possibly even getting started on their holiday shopping?!!! It often feels … Continue reading
Posted in Gratitude, MFT3 News
Tagged enjoy, expectations, Gratitude, remedies, slow down, summer
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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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Less is More
I have been hearing and reading quite a lot lately about how to cut back, pare down, reduce clutter and live leaner and smarter. Celebrities like Oprah and various Home and DIY shows dedicate time each week to helping people … Continue reading
Posted in Gratitude, MFT3 News
Tagged appreciation, celebrations, family, free, Gratitude, living, stress
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Independence
In the spirit of independence, the therapists at MFT3 would like to acknowledge how difficult it can be to ask for help when you need it. After all, aren’t we all supposed to be able to manage our problems on … Continue reading
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Tagged balance, help, Independence, letting go, relationships, self
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“Communication”
I often bristle at the word “communication”. This is a tough word. It’s tough because so many people have such varied definitions of what exactly “communication” means. Here’s an insight; the human being cannot not communicate. Communicating is always on, … Continue reading
June is GLBT Pride Month!
June is GLBT Pride month, and we at MFT3 would like to offer some resources for GLBT families and friends on their rich and unique journey. There are many services offered right here in CT, particularly the Triangle Community Center … Continue reading
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Tagged bisexual, coming out, gay, GLBT, lesbian, PFLAG, pride, services, support, transgender, Triangle Community Center
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May is Mental Health Month
May is national Mental Health month. Well, one might ask, what does this mean to me? Unfortunately in our society there is still so much negative association and stigma associated with the need or desire to seek mental health services. … Continue reading
MFT3: An Introduction
Welcome to the first post of the Marriage & Family Therapy of Trumbull (or MFT3 as we like to call ourselves) Blog! MFT3 is a group practice of three female marriage and family therapists working in the community to assist … Continue reading
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