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Anxiety: When Your Body Speaks Louder Than Words by Maram Barakat, M.A.
Ever break out in hives when you're anxious, overwhelmed, or under pressure—but allergy tests come back clear? You're not imagining it....


Perimenopause and Menopause and Your Mental Health: What You Need to Know by Abigail Liu, LSW
If you’re one of the millions of middle-aged women around the ages of 44-56 who identify as being in perimenopause or menopause, you’re...


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


Exploring the Power of Expression: Therapeutic Creative Arts Camp at the Lukin Center in Chatham on June 23rd - 27th + Aug 18th -22nd
Therapeutic Creative Arts Camp at the Lukin Center


Navigating Life Transitions: Strengthening Your Toolbox for Change by Cecilia Freire, PsyD
Do you ever feel like you want to give up and “ go back ” to how things used to be? Life transitions, whether exciting or challenging,...


Unseen Struggles: The Hidden Aspects of Eating Disorders by Maram Barakat, M.A.
Many people assume that eating disorders (EDs) are simply about vanity, diet culture, or a desire to be thin. However, the reality is...


The Psychology of Desire: Helping Couples Navigate Intimacy and Communication by Lisa Barrows, Psy.D.
A big part of our role as therapists is giving our clients the language they need to express themselves. Many people grow up feeling...


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,...


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...


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...


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...


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,...


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...
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