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Advantages Of Group Therapy For Teens And Young Adults by Jessyka Venchkoski, LCSW
Group therapy offers a unique opportunity for personal growth and healing in a supportive and structured environment. It has been proven...
5 Tips for Checking on Your Social Media Health by Gabrielle Ferrara, LCSW
Let's face it - social media is a huge part of our lives these days. And social media can definitely have its benefits - it can help us...
Lukin Center for Psychotherapy Offers Comprehensive Evidence-Based Mental Health Services in NJ
Ridgewood, NJ | Hoboken, NJ | Jersey City, NJ | Montclair, NJ | Englewood, NJ | Westfield, NJ + 2 More New Locations Opening Soon! Lukin...
The Body Speaks When Words Cannot by Maram Barak, M.A.
Somatic symptoms are the manifestation of psychological symptoms in a physical form. This post lists some examples of physiological...
How Behavioral Activation Can Help You Overcome Negative Emotions by Dr. Brian Amorello, PhD
Negative emotions are a part of the human experience. Whether it’s feeling sad, angry, or anxious, everyone has experienced negative...
What is Love Bombing? By Maram Barak, M.A.
Love bombing is a form of emotional and psychological manipulation that involves a pursuer going above and beyond, very early on in the...
Spotting the Signs of Manipulative Behavior in Yourself and Others by Dr. Konstantin Lukin
Have you ever been in a relationship that just felt difficult? Or, perhaps you know a person who makes you feel pushed, or rushed, or...
5 Tips on Fostering Body Positivity in Children by Dr. Konstantin Lukin
Body image is just one facet of human psychological development. But our perception of our physical body – and how we feel about that...
A.R.E: Are You There? Are You With Me? By Maram Barak, M.A.
In Dr. Sue Johnson’s book Hold Me Tight, she presents Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT) as a way to build and sustain intimate partner...
Controlling Your Ego: 5 Powerful Benefits of a Humble Mindset by Dr. Konstantin Lukin
Do you often feel that you have an elevated sense of self-worth? Or perhaps you’re extremely sensitive to failure. Maybe you’re even so...
MINDSET: My Word for the Year by Fern Weis, Parent + Family Recovery Coach
Mindset. It’s the key to everything. For a good part of my life I had strong beliefs, limiting beliefs, about myself, life and my place...
A Therapist’s Guide on How To Deal With Difficult People by Dr. Konstantin Lukin
We all have people in our lives that can light up any room they walk into. And sometimes just being in their presence makes us feel warm,...
G.R.I.T. by Lauren Bomberg, MA, LPC, BC-DMT
Grit has been described as “perseverance and passion for long-term goals” with an “unyielding courageousness in the face of hardship.”...
Steps to an Effective Relationship Time-Out by Michael Baglieri, Ph.D
Conflict is natural in a relationship, in fact, done effectively it can have purposeful and positive influences on a couple’s emotional...
What is Functional Fitness…and Why Should You Care? By Stacy Geant Hughes
I am obsessed with the idea of functional fitness. In other words, exercises that strengthen the fundamental movements you need for a...
Getting Out of Autopilot: What To Do When You’re Feeling Disconnected by Dr. Konstantin Lukin
Do you ever feel like you’re watching life pass you by, or as if you’re a spectator watching your own life unfold through a window?...
Anxiety After Grief: When Loss Makes You Anxious and Afraid by Dr. Konstantin Lukin
Dealing with the sudden loss of a friend or loved one can feel a lot like recovering from an illness. In this respect, grief itself can...
What is “Normal”? by Jessica Colucci, MS, LAC, NCC
As a parent, you may often worry about whether or not your child is developing “normally.” But what does “normal” really mean? There are...
Developing Empathy: The Value of Understanding and Relating to Others by Dr. Konstantin Lukin
Being able to relate to others is a key part of survival in social groups. And the more able you are to understand and relate with other...
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: The Benefits of Allowing Yourself to Feel Emotions by Dr. Lukin
Do you struggle with intrusive, negative thoughts that you can’t seem to stop? Do you often find yourself wrestling with your emotions or...
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