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Changes at MFT3

Marriage & Family Therapy of Trumbull, CT (MFT3) Posted on 7/25/2017 by Katherine Allen7/25/2018

As in all things, changes are happening around the offices of MFT3. First, Katherine is reducing her hours in CT as she is building a practice in New Hampshire, kTherapy, in Hanover, NH. Katherine will still be in the CT … Continue reading »

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Posted in Brainspotting, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Good Things, Gratitude, Intimacy / Couples, MFT3 News, New Staff, Parenting, Substance Abuse | Tagged addiction, Emily Longo, Fairfield, grateful, Hanover, Katherine Allen, New Hampshire, trauma, Valerie Le Cann Jones | Leave a reply

Domestic Violence and Power in the NFL – Again

Marriage & Family Therapy of Trumbull, CT (MFT3) Posted on 9/10/2014 by Katherine Allen2/13/2020

I was disappointed (yet unsurprised) to learn of yet another case of serious abuse being perpetrated by a professional sports player against his fiancee Janay Palmer. The tape that is being circulated of NFL player Ray Rice punching then dragging … Continue reading »

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Posted in Domestic Violence, Educational | Tagged abuse, NFL, Ray Rice, victim, video | Leave a reply

October and Domestic Violence Awareness

Marriage & Family Therapy of Trumbull, CT (MFT3) Posted on 10/9/2013 by Katherine Allen3/29/2020

October is domestic violence awareness month. I wish it were every month, but I’ll take this for now. I see and hear every day in my office people who are looking for ways out of domestic violence and abuse, people … Continue reading »

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Posted in Divorce, Domestic Violence, Educational | Tagged awareness, break the silence, cdv.org, Children of Domestic Violence, Family Secrets, help, hope, Linda Ellerbee, listening, Nevada, Nick News, obituaries, resilience, ruthless, talk, trauma, When Violence Hits Home | Leave a reply

What is a “Victim” of Domestic Violence?

Marriage & Family Therapy of Trumbull, CT (MFT3) Posted on 8/14/2013 by Katherine Allen8/14/2013

It’s not everyone’s favorite topic to discuss, yet I seem to be doing it every day. Our society has dangerously mistaken only physical violence as domestic violence and has deemed the person with the bruises as the only victim. This … Continue reading »

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Posted in Domestic Violence, Educational | Tagged abuse, assault, behaviors, bruises, graphic, help, recording, victims, who is, words | Leave a reply

Why is Domestic Violence so Hard to Face?

Marriage & Family Therapy of Trumbull, CT (MFT3) Posted on 12/5/2012 by Katherine Allen1/21/2015

I have been reminded lately, in the shadow of the high-profile murder-suicide perpetuated by Kansas City Chiefs football player Jovan Belcher, that our society has a very hard time acknowledging domestic violence when it sees it. And it’s not just … Continue reading »

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Posted in Domestic Violence, Educational, Suicide | Tagged abuse, education, fear, hope, Jovan Belcher, Kansas City Chiefs, Kasandra Perkins, KCTV5, loss, murder, NFL, tragedy, truth | 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 »

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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

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 »

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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

Opportunity Lost?

Marriage & Family Therapy of Trumbull, CT (MFT3) Posted on 3/2/2010 by Katherine Allen4/20/2014

This is my response to the demands made by NOW regarding Paterson and domestic violence. Throwing Baby out with Bathwater I am an energetic and committed advocate for breaking the cycle and silence of domestic violence, but I feel like … Continue reading »

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Posted in Domestic Violence, Educational | Tagged education, Governor of NY, myths, NOW, opportunity, Paterson, Tiger Woods | Leave a reply

Reality TV Highs and Lows

Marriage & Family Therapy of Trumbull, CT (MFT3) Posted on 2/26/2010 by Katherine Allen7/25/2018

I have been pondering this post for some time. As a therapist who is focusing much of my information sharing in these posts as reflections on events in the media, I have been thinking about some of the reality TV … Continue reading »

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Posted in Domestic Violence, Educational, MFT3 News, Substance Abuse | Tagged A&E, addiction, education, entertainment, Hoarders, huffing, integrity, Intervention, media, mental illness, NBC, support, The Biggest Loser, therapy, TV | Leave a reply

Oprah, Denise Richards and Domestic Violence

Marriage & Family Therapy of Trumbull, CT (MFT3) Posted on 1/27/2010 by Katherine Allen1/27/2010

I stumbled upon the Oprah show yesterday and found myself listening to Denise Richards commenting on the impact/aftermath of her ex-husband Charlie Sheen’s Christmas Day DV arrest in Aspen, CO. What struck me so much was the way in which … Continue reading »

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Posted in Domestic Violence | Tagged allegations, Charlie Sheen, cycle of power and control, Denise Richards, Oprah, re-victimization | 1 Reply

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