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Roadside Attractions

Marriage & Family Therapy of Trumbull, CT (MFT3) Posted on 7/26/2010 by Katherine Allen7/25/2018

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

Marriage & Family Therapy of Trumbull, CT (MFT3) Posted on 7/1/2010 by Katherine Allen7/25/2018

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 »

Posted in Good Things, MFT3 News | Tagged air conditioning, block of time, focus, gift to self, more flexibility, routine, structure, summer, teen dating safety, therapy, we're open | 1 Reply

MFT3 Welcomes Erica Cannata

Marriage & Family Therapy of Trumbull, CT (MFT3) Posted on 6/25/2010 by Katherine Allen2/21/2020

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, a seasoned expert in addiction disorders and adolescent issues, … Continue reading »

Posted in Good Things, MFT3 News, New Staff | Tagged addiction, adolescent, business growth, CCDP-D, CT, Erica M. Cannata, Facebook, Fairfield County therapy, family therapy, individual therapy, Katherine Allen, LADC, new clinician, practice, therapy, Trumbull, woman owned business | Leave a reply

Age Old Battle

Marriage & Family Therapy of Trumbull, CT (MFT3) Posted on 6/23/2010 by Katherine Allen7/25/2018

I continue to struggle with a viewpoint posed in a recent New York Times article. In “Playing the Fool” as posed by the writer, the premise is that it is oftentimes best to go along with patients who are drug-seeking … Continue reading »

Posted in Educational, MFT3 News, Substance Abuse | Tagged addiction, age old battle, do no harm, drug-seeking, healthy choices, New York Times, pattern, responsibility | Leave a reply

Adversity as Opportunity

Marriage & Family Therapy of Trumbull, CT (MFT3) Posted on 6/10/2010 by Katherine Allen6/10/2010

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

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Don’t re-invent the wheel

Marriage & Family Therapy of Trumbull, CT (MFT3) Posted on 6/10/2010 by Katherine Allen7/25/2018

It was a busy May and early June, my apologies that the blog has been a bit stagnant. Fret no more, the juices are flowing again and today’s post is more of a summary of many recent client sessions. Today … Continue reading »

Posted in Educational, MFT3 News, Parenting | Tagged balance, boundaries, consistency, discipline, power struggle, tools | 1 Reply

May is Mental Health Month!

Marriage & Family Therapy of Trumbull, CT (MFT3) Posted on 5/4/2010 by Katherine Allen1/20/2015

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 »

Posted in Educational, Good Things, MFT3 News, Parenting | Tagged Cookie Monster, finding help, May, mental health month, NAMI, Oscar the Grouch, PBS, perspective, resources, SAMHSA, This Emotional Life | Leave a reply

The Marriage Effect

Marriage & Family Therapy of Trumbull, CT (MFT3) Posted on 4/21/2010 by Katherine Allen7/25/2018

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, CTAMFT, Dr. Sue Johnson, EFT, marital discord, marriage, MRI, New York Times, research, safety, therapy | Leave a reply

The Story of Stuff

Marriage & Family Therapy of Trumbull, CT (MFT3) Posted on 4/6/2010 by Katherine Allen7/25/2018

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 »

Posted in Educational, Good Things, Gratitude | Tagged consumerism, education, global consciousness, Gratitude, job loss, mindfulness, recycling, self-definition, waste | Leave a reply

Teen Dating Resource

Marriage & Family Therapy of Trumbull, CT (MFT3) Posted on 3/25/2010 by Katherine Allen7/25/2018

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 »

Posted in Domestic Violence, Educational, MFT3 News, Parenting | Tagged conversation, dating abuse, education, Intervention, love is respect, teen dating, teen dating abuse | Leave a reply

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Notable sites

  • AAMFT American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
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  • Brainspotting The main site in the US for information on Brainspotting therapy.
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  • 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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