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Embracing the "opportunity knocking" in uncertain times

3/25/2020

 
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By Amanda Craig, PhD, LMFT

One of the hardest commodities to come by in life has now been mandated... TIME
 
As hard as it is to slow down and change habits, this is our present reality. To support the health and wellness of our communities we must make changes to our "business as usual". One change we can make is the way we spend time with our families. Many who work in the city, travel a lot for work or have long hours are being asked to stay home. Schools are closed, activities are cancelled, restaurants are empty. Our daily routine has been turned upside down.
 
How can you embrace this "opportunity" through emotional connection?
 
Emotional Connection is essential for optimal health and wellness. Now is a good time to reconnect with our children and partner. When we are in emotionally connected relationships we know the other person will support us, is part of our team, and will have our back in times of trials and tribulations. Emotional connection soothes our nervous system and makes us feel healthier and happier. We feel calm, have more energy, have a more optimistic outlook and are better able to deal with tough stuff, like the uncertainty we are all experiencing.


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More Sleep Please!

4/27/2018

 
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After many decades of undervaluing sleep in American society, there seems to be a cultural shift happening.  Whether it’s from reading the latest research or finding out about the amazing nap pods used by companies like Google and NASA, people are rethinking the importance of getting Z’s.


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Rethinking Sibling Spats Part 2

4/9/2018

 
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By Abby Crews, LMFT
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In the second part of this 2 part blog we find some practical tips on helping your children handle conflict!


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7 Misconceptions About Family Therapy

5/18/2017

 
7 Misconceptions About Family Therapy (And why it's the best tool for restoring peace and happiness in your home.) www.ManhattanMFT.com
By Dr. Amanda Craig, LMFT

No type of therapy can be more vulnerable, intense, or rewarding than family therapy! At the same time, family therapy is often the most misunderstood and the most resisted type of therapy.

In many cases, the road to the first session is a long and perilous one, fraught with shame, guilt, anger, and self-condemnation. Those brave enough to walk through the therapists’ doors had often overcome ingrained misgivings, judgements, prejudices, shame, or embarrassment.

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The Screen Dilemma: Set Boundaries, Create Balance, and Get Your Life Back

4/27/2017

 
 The Screen Dilemma: Set Boundaries, Create Balance, and Get Your Life Back  www.ManhattanMFT.com
By Dr. Amanda Craig, LMFT

The best and worst advancement of modern society, ‘the screen’… It allows us to work faster, to be more productive, think bigger, and communicate instantly while having dinner, driving a car, and spending time with others. No longer able to leave the office behind at the end of the day, we are always ‘on’.

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No, You Won't Break Your Child! 3 Gifts of Discipline

4/19/2017

 
No, You Won't Break Your Child! 3 Gifts of Discipline.
By Abby Crews, LMFT

When confronted with a temper tantrum in the produce isle or a teenager’s sass at a family function, few (very few!) are likely to think “Yay! Here’s a teaching moment!” Most just try to get through the situation with minimal losses and get back to the hustle and bustle of life.

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Back-To-School Problems and How to Fix Them

8/22/2016

 
Back-To-School Problems and How to Fix Them www.ManhattanMFT.com

By Baine Beckerich, MA, LMFT

The transition back to school is hard on everyone. As summer comes to an end both parents and kids alike are forced to get back into the structured school schedule and busy long weeks.

For many families this change brings about a host of problems that lead to conflict not just between parents and kids, but couples as well.
 

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Anxious Parents = Anxious Kids: Tips for Parents Coping with Anxiety.

7/19/2016

 
Anxious Parents = Anxious Kids: Tips for Parents Coping with Anxiety. www.ManhattanMFT.com
By Sarah Trance, MS, LMFT

When you are a parent, worry is a given. Where are they?  How are they?  How do I handle this? Is this normal? Am I doing a good job? 

These questions are ever-present whether we are new parents or seasoned vets. They often come with feelings of anxiousness or uncertainty, which generally subside when we get validation and reassurance from a partner, friend, or even internet.

But, what if they don't?

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Make Room for Your Life. 

7/13/2016

 
How do we live our life and make room for being with our children while we are working so hard on building a good life for them? This blog post offers some simple tools.
By Amanda Craig, PhD, LMFT

I’m waiting for my son to get home from school.  It’s a beautiful day and I know he is going to want to play soccer, then football, and then play hockey with lacrosse sticks and a soccer ball.  Brutally honest, I am thinking about the couple of e-mails I would like to send and loose ends I’d like to wrap up before the end of business day.

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Co-parenting After Divorce: Age-appropriate Ways To Help Your Children Cope.

3/10/2016

 
Co-parenting After Divorce: Age-appropriate Ways To Help Your Children Cope. www.ManhattanMFT.com
By Amanda Craig, PhD
Divorces are difficult under any circumstances, but they can be especially painful and challenging when there are children involved. The transition usually takes over a year and requires for all family members to find their new ‘normal’. 
 
For parents, figuring out how to ensure that the kids are secure and least impacted during the transition is usually a major source of anxiety and fear.
Here is what you can expect from children of different ages during divorce, and how you as parents can support them through this difficult experience.

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