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What Is Dance/Movement Therapy? By Lauren Bomberg, MA, LPC, BC-DMT
Dance/movement therapy (DMT) is a type of creative arts psychotherapy that engages the body in mental health counseling. It is a practice...


Keeping Our Children Safe From Fentanyl Poisoning and Death by Elissa R. Gross, PsyD
Death by fentanyl, an inexpensive synthetic opioid, is on the rise. In fact, the CDC reported that 107, 375 people in the US died of drug...


ADHD & Parent-Child Relationships: How PCIT Therapy Improves Behavior by Dr. Konstantin Lukin
Parent-Child Interaction Therapy provides an effective framework for addressing children’s challenging behaviors. An effective method of...


3 Ways to Take Care of Yourself on a Tough Day by Gabrielle Ferrara, LCSW
Trust us - we are big advocates of taking a mental health day over here! But let's face it - sometimes, taking a mental health day is...


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...


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...


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.”...


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...


Healing Wounds in Marriage: Does Emotionally Focused Therapy Work? By Dr. Konstantin Lukin
At The Lukin Center, we have found that Emotionally Focused Therapy is the most effective treatment option for helping people in all...


6 Tips for Coping With Parental Anxiety by Konstantin Lukin, Ph.D.
From the moment you become a parent, you may start battling with newfound anxiety. While some level of anxiety as a parent is normal and...


5 Signs You’re Having an Identity Crisis by Konstantin Lukin, Ph.D.
The person you think you are and the way you act around others don’t always mesh. Certain life events, such as trauma or loss, or a new...
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