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Heart Healthy Tips by Stacey Antine, MS, RD
Living a healthy lifestyle starts with simple, everyday choices that support long-term heart health. By eating nutrient-rich foods and...


Anger Management Counseling in New Jersey: How Lukin Center Can Help
Anger is a natural human emotion, but when it becomes overwhelming or destructive, it can significantly impact your relationships, work...


Four Formulas: Parenting Frameworks by Lauren Bomberg, MA, LPC, BC-DMT
Back to school is in full swing this Fall. For your family, that might mean more big feelings, challenging behaviors, and “not now’s.” It...


How AI is Revolutionizing Mental Health Services: Innovation by Lukin Center
The landscape of mental health care is rapidly evolving, with artificial intelligence (AI) leading a transformation that promises more...


Play Therapy in New Jersey: How Children Heal Through Play by Lukin Center
When your child struggles with big emotions, challenging behaviors, or difficult life experiences, finding the right support can feel...


Summer Body Image Struggles: 5 Evidence-Based Strategies to Improve Body Confidence by Kelsey Allen-Dicker, LCSW
Summer brings sunshine, warmth, and unfortunately for many, increased body image concerns. If you find yourself avoiding the beach,...


Summer Mental Health Tips: 7 Evidence-Based Ways to Stay Mentally Healthy This Season by Lukin Center
Summer brings longer days, warmer weather, and opportunities to break from routine—but it can also present unique mental health...


Do You Dissociate Under Stress? What It Really Means by Karan Kataria
Dissociation is more common than most people realize—and it's not something to be ashamed of. It's actually your nervous system’s...


Understanding DBT Therapy: What It Is and Who It Helps by Lukin Center
Life can feel overwhelming when emotions seem too intense to manage. If you’ve ever felt like your feelings control you rather than the...


Good Secrets vs. Bad Secrets: Teaching Kids How to Stay Safe by Maram Barakat, M.A.
As parents, caregivers, and trusted adults in children’s lives, it’s crucial to talk openly with them about the difference between good...


Exploring the Power of Expression: Therapeutic Creative Arts Camp at the Lukin Center in Chatham on June 23rd - 27th + Aug 18th -22nd
Therapeutic Creative Arts Camp at the Lukin Center


Breathing Made Fun: Helping Kids Relax, Focus, and Feel Calm by Maram Barakat, M.A.
In today's fast-paced world, children often experience stress and anxiety just like adults. Teaching them simple, engaging breathing...


10 Evidence-Based Strategies to Keep Youth Sports Healthy and Positive for Your Child by Adam Wright, Ph.D., LAC, CMPC
Sports can offer children lasting physical, emotional, and social benefits. However, youth sports must remain a positive,...


Do Positive Affirmations Work? How to Use Positive Affirmations Effectively by Julia Farrell, LPC
Can simply repeating phrases like “I love myself” or “I am enough” truly change our mindset? These affirmations serve as helpful...


Anxiety: When Your Body Speaks Louder Than Words by Maram Barakat, M.A.
Ever break out in hives when you're anxious, overwhelmed, or under pressure—but allergy tests come back clear? You're not imagining it....


Perimenopause and Menopause and Your Mental Health: What You Need to Know by Abigail Liu, LSW
If you’re one of the millions of middle-aged women around the ages of 44-56 who identify as being in perimenopause or menopause, you’re...


New Virtual DBT Skills Group for Young Adults at Lukin Center Starting This March
Lukin Center is dedicated to always expanding their reach when it comes to helping their clients on their journey to better days ahead....


Navigating Life Transitions: Strengthening Your Toolbox for Change by Cecilia Freire, PsyD
Do you ever feel like you want to give up and “ go back ” to how things used to be? Life transitions, whether exciting or challenging,...


Unseen Struggles: The Hidden Aspects of Eating Disorders by Maram Barakat, M.A.
Many people assume that eating disorders (EDs) are simply about vanity, diet culture, or a desire to be thin. However, the reality is...


The Pause Method: A Simple Yet Powerful Tool for Diffusing Family Drama by Maram Barakat, M.A.
Family dynamics can be complicated, and tensions often rise in the heat of the moment. But what if there was a simple, effective way to...
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