As summer fades and the first hints of autumn appear, many of us feel the familiar pull of transition. At The Center for Family Well-Being, we see these seasonal shifts as an invitation to pause, listen, and care for ourselves in new ways. We hope you’ll join us this fall in cultivating balance, resilience, and growth — together.

As the Center grows, we’re focused on welcoming therapists who not only embody our commitment to whole-person well-being, but who also bring new depth to the ways we support families. We’re thrilled to introduce Alea Bell, the newest addition to our therapy team.

Our team loves to share meaningful resources we come across in our own lives. Here are a few that offer insight and encouragement during this season of transition.

Feeling stressed? A few minutes of intentional touch can bring calm to both you and your child. Learn how simple Reiki practices can help with bedtime routines, daily transitions, and winding down after a busy day.

In the hustle and bustle of family life, playfulness can get lost — but just a few meaningful moments of joy can strengthen your family’s bond. Try this quick and playful practice with your little one today!

Sometimes the best growth happens when life slows down just a bit. With more flexibility and fewer school-year stressors, summer can actually be the ideal season for kids, teens, and families to deepen their therapeutic work. Here are a few great reasons why.

In a world that feels increasingly divided and uncertain, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed or powerless. But even in the midst of chaos, there are places of refuge — spaces where connection, healing, and belonging remain steady. At the Center, we are committed to being one of those places for our community. You belong here.

Change is all around us this spring — sometimes welcome, sometimes challenging. At the Center, we’re happy to share the resources that have been especially helpful to our team as we navigate the new season, both as individuals and therapists.

The Center for Family Well-Being is more than just a therapy practice — it’s a community. At its heart are the therapists who bring deep experience, compassion, and a true holistic approach to healing. One of those therapists is Elizabeth Ebaugh, who has been part of the Center community since its inception. We asked Elizabeth to share a few insights into her work, the tools she uses to cultivate calm in difficult moments, and how she helps others at the Center deepen their practice. Meet Elizabeth.

Taking time to reflect can reveal small but meaningful changes that enhance your overall well-being. Here are a few simple questions to guide you toward balance.

Essential oils have been used for centuries to support emotional well-being, offering a natural way to ease stress, calm anxiety, and uplift the mind. If you're feeling overwhelmed or struggling with anxious thoughts, essential oils can be a fantastic tool! Here are a few of our favorite oils and blends designed to soothe the tension and anxiety that can weigh us down.

At The Center for Family Well-Being, we are dedicated to sharing the most impactful research and practices to support the health and harmony of individuals and families — including even the youngest among us. For parents of infants, babies, and young children, this means exploring the groundbreaking work of Dr. Emmi Pikler.

When the inspiration for the Center arose in my heart several years ago, I envisioned bringing together like-minded therapists to practice a holistic and integrative model of mental health care. Today the power of the mind/body/heart connection — and its diverse pathways for change and healing across the lifespan — is alive in the Center’s community of therapists. We hope you’ll join us in this space where we prioritize presence, connection, and community.

Fall is a season of change — one that can spark both excitement and a touch of anxiety. As we look ahead to the busy winter months and a new year, we’re inviting you to slow down, embrace the present, and savor the unique moments autumn brings. To help ground you during this transitional time, our therapists have shared the readings and resources that are inspiring and supporting them right now.

In recent years, the intricate relationship between the mind, heart, and gut has become a powerful focus in wellness and psychology. At The Center for Family Well-Being, we recognize this holistic connection and seek to share healing tools that simultaneously recognize the body’s wisdom, respect the mind’s insights, and honor the heart’s role in creating harmony across all systems.

We’re thrilled to welcome art psychotherapist and associate holistic therapist Dania Fawaz to The Center for Family Well-Being! We had the chance to sit down with her to talk about her impactful work abroad, her love for art therapy, and how her practice with young clients is already blooming here at the Center.

Here are a few gentle reminders from the Center to help you recharge and stay balanced during this season — and beyond!

While we certainly associate summer with vacations and carefree days, it can also be an ideal time for kids and teens to make significant strides in their therapeutic journey. Here’s why summer is the perfect opportunity for therapeutic exploration and growth.

Whole-person therapy can sometimes sound like a wellness cliché, but it’s not. In fact, it means everything to us here at The Center for Family Well-Being!

As we step into the warmth of summer, it's the perfect time to embrace the magic of play! From fostering resilience to igniting creativity, integrating play into our lives can have profound effects on our well-being. But how can busy parents and families make room for play amid the hustle and bustle of everyday life? Here are five simple strategies to infuse playfulness into your family's routine.