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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...


The Power of Affirmations: Why They Really Work by Maram Barakat, M.A.
Affirmations are more than just positive statements—they’re a powerful tool for transforming your mindset and creating lasting change....


Staying Grounded: How to Manage Your Emotions When Someone Else Is in a Mood by Maram Barakat, M.A.
Navigating someone else’s mood can be a delicate and sometimes challenging experience. Whether it's a friend, family member, or...


Achieve More with Less Stress: The Power of Small, Actionable Goals by Maram Barakat, M.A.
Feeling overwhelmed by big goals? Break them down into small, manageable steps to make progress without the stress. Set weekly goals,...


Reconstructive Surgery for Conditions Affecting Women Offered at The Institute for Advanced Reconstruction
Women experience a wide range of health conditions that affect them more frequently and uniquely when compared to men, often requiring...


Tips for a Healthier You: Start 2025 Right with Stacy Geant Hughes
New Year's Quiz (answers below) 1. Who said this famous quote? "Early to bed and early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise."Â ...


Lukin Center for Psychotherapy Expands to Chatham: New Year, New Location!
We’re thrilled to announce that Lukin Center  has expanded to Chatham, NJ ! Their team of highly skilled clinicians is excited to welcome...


Family Gatherings + Holiday Harmony Tips: A Season to Cherish by Lisa Barrows, Psy.D. and Brian Amorello, Ph.D.
The holiday season is upon us, and with it comes the opportunity to create lasting memories with loved ones. Holiday harmony is in the...


New Virtual DBT Skills Group for Young Adults at Lukin Center Starting January 8, 2025
Lukin Center is dedicated to always expanding their reach when it comes to helping their clients on their journey to better days ahead....


How Strengthening Exercises Can Put a Pause in Menopause Symptoms by Stacy Geant Hughes
I don't let my age define me, but the side effects are getting harder to ignore. Menopause is a period of incredible change in women...


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...


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...
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