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A great tool for kids with difficulties

Marriage & Family Therapy of Trumbull, CT (MFT3) Posted on 11/4/2010 by Katherine Allen11/4/2010

I learned about this iPod/iPad/iPhone app today through a networking group on LinkedIn and I am so impressed with this tool. It’s called Behavior Tracker Pro and Skill Tracker Pro and while it may require some discipline and a learning … Continue reading »

Posted in Educational, Good Things, Parenting | Tagged autism, behavior, iPad, iPhone, iPod, measureable, modification, shareable, tool, visual | 3 Replies

Waiting for the second marshmallow

Marriage & Family Therapy of Trumbull, CT (MFT3) Posted on 10/30/2010 by Katherine Allen1/20/2015

A series of recent tidbits have been rattling about in my brain and I think I have finally found the thread that connects them all. So bear with me and see what you think. It all started with a New … Continue reading »

Posted in Educational, Inspiration, Parenting | Tagged addiction, All Things Considered, boundaries, CBS News, consequences, consistency, crisis, New York Times, NPR, Psychology Today, saying no, Streetplay.org, the marshmallow test, values, waiting | 1 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

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

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

Thank you TPSLD!

Marriage & Family Therapy of Trumbull, CT (MFT3) Posted on 3/4/2010 by Katherine Allen7/25/2018

Heartfelt thanks to Jacki Bruni and Yolanda Soto for their amazing event on Saturday, the 2010 Summer Options for Children with Special Needs…An Educational Expo at the Trumbull Library. It was such a pleasure to be included in the mix, … Continue reading »

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Teen Dating Violence

Marriage & Family Therapy of Trumbull, CT (MFT3) Posted on 1/14/2010 by Katherine Allen1/14/2010

I was informed today of this powerful interview that CBS Evening News and @katiecouric have run recently regarding the growing problem of teen dating abuse and violence. The video below shows part of the CBS broadcast and then delves deeper … Continue reading »

Posted in Domestic Violence, Educational, MFT3 News, Parenting | Tagged abuse, CBS News, department of justice, education, katie couric, Liz Claiborne, love is not abuse, teen dating violence, texting | Leave a reply

“This Emotional Life” Outstanding!

Marriage & Family Therapy of Trumbull, CT (MFT3) Posted on 1/5/2010 by Katherine Allen7/25/2018

Joyfully, the first installment of “This Emotional Life” on PBS last night was outstanding! (see the whole 2-hour show here). The subject was “Family, Friends and Lovers” and the focus was on the impact and importance of the relationships we … Continue reading »

Posted in Good Things, Intimacy / Couples, Parenting | Tagged adoption, Asperger's, attachment, couples counseling, education, family, family therapy, friends & lovers, happiness, mental health, PBS, relationships, research, This Emotional Life | Leave a reply

MFT3 on Channel 17

Marriage & Family Therapy of Trumbull, CT (MFT3) Posted on 12/12/2009 by Katherine Allen1/20/2015

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 info [at] mft3 [dot] com … Continue reading »

Posted in Intimacy / Couples, MFT3 News, Parenting | Tagged couples, Educational, intimacy, workshop | Leave a reply

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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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