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Developing Healthy Habits to Reduce Anxiety by Lukin Center
April is Stress Awareness Month, and as we all know, stress can take a serious toll on our mental health, which is why it's extremely...


How To Use Guided Imagery For Increasing Focus During Distracting Days by Dr. Elizabeth Palumbo
A client recently spoke with me about how she had a three hour break in the middle of her day, however, she was still somehow late to her...


Examples of How to Set Boundaries for Yourself by Maram Barak, M.A.
Setting boundaries can be extremely difficult and exhausting. However, it is one of the most important skills one can learn in order to...


Join Dr. Andrea Tesher for a Moms Virtual Support Group Starting Friday, March 18th
There are many special things to love about being a mother, but the role comes with many added stressors, worries, and uncertainties. A...


What You Need to Know About Panic Attacks by Maram Barak, M.A.
Panic attacks can be really scary. However, one thing that helps is recognizing that they are panic attacks and that they will pass! The...


National Eating Disorder Awareness Week by Stephanie Strozuk, MD, FAAP
It is estimated that 20 million women and 10 million men in the United States will have an Eating Disorder at some point in their lives....


Clarifying Your Goals in Your Interactions With Others by Maram Barak, M.A.
To be effective in our interactions with others, it is important for us to know what we actually want— in other words, what our goal is....


The Pain Of Living During Uncertain Times by Dr. Elissa R. Gross
"Embrace uncertainty. Some of the most beautiful chapters in our lives won't have a title until much later." ---Bob Goff Many of my...


Lukin Center for Psychotherapy Offers FREE Mental Health Consultations to Support the Community
Meet the therapists at Lukin Center for Psychotherapy - Awarded 2022 Top Rated Local Businesses in New Jersey! At Lukin Center we strive...


Positive Parenting: Big Ideas, Tips + Scripts by Lauren Bomberg, MA, LPC, BC-DMT
Dear Parents, I am so glad you’re here! Over the years I have served a number of children and families in trying times, and today I’m...


Understanding the World of Trauma by Maram Barakat, M.A.
For our Lukin Center book recommendation this month, we are spotlighting The Body Keeps The Score by Bessel Van Der Kolk, M.D. If you...


Don’t Bother With A Resolutions List by Fern Weis, Parent + Family Recovery Coach
More family time, paying off debt, cleaning out the basement, a deeper relationship, more exercise. The list of things we want to...


Recognizing Thought Patterns Can Help You Be More In Control of Your Thinking by Maram Barakat, M.A.
We often fall prey to our own thinking traps and find ourselves going down a spiral of unhelpful thinking. Recognizing our thinking...


Building a Home Within Ourselves by Maram Barakat, M.A.
We often search for belonging, for a place in which we feel safe and protected. So, we tend to seek and find a home in other people,...


From Cave-People To Bears: 3 Steps To Help Manage Emotions by Geoffrey Hillback, LCSW
You’ve been there. Most of us have. You’re interviewing for a job, going on a first date, speaking to a group of people, having an...


Stay Focused and More Productive with The Pomodoro Technique by Maram Barakat, M.A.
Many of us might have found ourselves deciding to clean the house, think of random things, or engage in other distractions instead of...


The Healing Powers Of Group Therapy by Jessica Colucci, MS, LAC, NCC
Oftentimes, during periods of struggle, we ask ourselves, “Am I the only one who feels this way?” Feelings of depression, anxiety and...


EMDR Therapy: Demonstration and Step-by-Step Walk Through by Timothy Meyer, LCSW
This week is our second part of understanding Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) which is a form of psychotherapy that...


EMDR Therapy: Understanding Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing by Timothy Meyer, LCSW
What Is EMDR? Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a form of psychotherapy that helps people heal from traumatic...


Tips on How to Sleep Better to Feel Better by Maram Barakat, M.A.
Today we are shedding some light on the importance of maintaining good sleep hygiene to preserve your mental health! Notice how your mood...
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