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Evidence-Based Compassionate Therapy at Lukin Center in Englewood, NJ by Dr. Konstantin Lukin, Ph.D.
Compassion-focused therapy (CFT) is a transformative approach designed to enhance emotional well-being by fostering self-compassion and...


Treating Craniofacial Abnormalities: Surgical Solutions Within Reach at Cimisurgical Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
For many parents, discovering that their baby has a disease or abnormality can be a source of fear, concern, or anxiety. This initial...


Understanding ADHD in Adults: Expert Answers and Strategies by Maram Barakat, M.A.
Living with ADHD as an adult can bring unique challenges, but understanding the condition is the first step toward managing it...


New Jersey’s Newest Breast Health Center: Here to Support You and Your Family
Breast cancer doesn't just affect a woman — it touches her entire family. Whether it’s a mom worried about missing milestones with her...


Thinking Traps: Understanding Cognitive Behavioral Therapy by Kelsey Allen-Dicker, LCSW
What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy? Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a type of short-term, skill-based psychological treatment...


Helping Kids Tackle Fears: The Power of Naming Their Gremlins by Fern Weis, Parent + Family Recovery Coach
What do gremlins have to do with parenting and kids? A gremlin is something that holds you back from having, being or doing what you want...


Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD): Acknowledging the Challenges by Maram Barakat, M.A.
Let’s recognize the challenges of living with BPD—intense emotions, unstable relationships, and an unclear self-image. But there’s hope!...


The Lukin Center's Body Acceptance Group: Loving Yourself Is the Greatest Revolution
About the Group Body image refers to how we think about, feel, and act towards our body. Problems with body image are pervasive in our...


Breaking Through Task Paralysis: Creative Strategies for the Neurodiverse by Courtney Medina, LPC, LPAT, ATR-BC
Now that summer has officially ended, the fall often comes with the expectation that we need to get back on a schedule, to structure, to...


Recognizing and Reshaping Self-Talk: The Power of Internal Dialogue by Maram Barakat, M.A.
"Make sure your worst enemy doesn’t live between your own two ears." Laird Hamilton Self-talk refers to the internal dialogue we have...


Searching for Hope: The Best Therapies for Suicidal Thoughts to Consider by Madison Rowohlt MA, LAC
If you’re coming across this article, it means that for whatever reason you are curious about suicide. Whether you decided to search for...


Understanding Long Covid and Its Impact on Mental Health by Dr. Elizabeth Palumbo, PsyD
As we continue to face the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, a new challenge has emerged in the form of Long Covid. This condition not...


Expert Tips for Transitioning Kids Back to School and Easing Anxiety by Mohab Hanna, MD-Board Certified in Child + Adolescent Psychiatry
Early in my career as a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist , I made a huge mistake. I went on vacation the week before school started. No...


Kid-Friendly Therapeutic Activities for Outdoor Summer Fun by Maram Barakat, M.A.
Uncover the magic of outdoor summer fun with kid-friendly therapeutic activities like water play, nature walks, and gardening. Here are...


Overcoming Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) through Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) by Shoshana Levie, LCSW
When someone always seems to have their home immaculately clean and organized or they are more particular about how tasks are completed,...


Tips for Healthier Traveling! By Stacy Geant Hughes
I literally just got off a plane from beautiful San Diego, where we spent five days working and playing. I love to travel, but no matter...


The Seriousness of Psychiatric Medications in Kids: A Conservative Approach by Mohab Hanna, MD-Board Certified in Child + Adolescent Psychiatry
You may be the parent of a child who is struggling with a mental health condition and is starting to think about the medication path. Or,...


The Struggles of Pregnancy and Postpartum: Understanding PMADs by Carrie Fogel, LCSW, PMH-C
Growing up, many of us were told we would easily become pregnant if we had sexual intercourse one time. Pregnancy would cause us to glow...


10 Minutes to Healthier Cells – and a Healthier You by Stacy Geant Hughes
My sister recently sent me a podcast that was mind-blowing. It’s our usual genre - health and wellness - and it focused on why keeping...


Is “Bad Therapy” for Kids and Teens A Legitimate Concern? What Parents Need to Know by Mohab Hanna, MD, Board Certified in Child + Adolescent Psychiatry
Journalist Abigail Shrier has recently hit a nerve with many parents with her new book, Bad Therapy: Why the Kids Aren’t Growing Up....
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