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The Healing Power of a Belly-laugh

Marriage & Family Therapy of Trumbull, CT (MFT3) Posted on 9/21/2010 by Katherine Allen7/25/2018

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 »

Posted in Educational, Good Things, Intimacy / Couples | Tagged acceptance, analogies, couples, discord, fun, healing, internalization, laughter, not knowing, payoff, the process, therapy | Leave a reply

Therapists have a sense of humor, too

Marriage & Family Therapy of Trumbull, CT (MFT3) Posted on 8/28/2010 by Katherine Allen6/22/2011

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 »

Posted in Good Things | Tagged fun, funny, humor, joy, levity, lightness, onion, smile | Leave a reply

The Terrible Tweens

Marriage & Family Therapy of Trumbull, CT (MFT3) Posted on 8/2/2010 by Katherine Allen7/25/2018

I am very late in commenting on this now historic event, but it has been “sticking” with me, so here is my 2-cents. Regarding Jessi Slaughter and the whole cyber bullying firestorm, this event perfectly encapsulates why tweens (and most … Continue reading »

Posted in Educational, MFT3 News, Parenting | Tagged adolescent development, cyber bullying, Good Morning America, internet safety, tweens | Leave a reply

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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Posted in Educational, Good Things, Gratitude, Inspiration | Tagged Inspiration, media | Leave a reply

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

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Local wellness resources

  • 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
  • Neuron-Do (Norwalk) Focusing on improving motor skills and cognition learning through martial arts training
  • The Pilot House (Fairfield) Provides programs/resources for children with developmental disabilities

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Notable sites

  • AAMFT American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
  • Attachment & Trauma Network, Inc.
  • Brainspotting The main site in the US for information on Brainspotting therapy.
  • 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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