This season, I’m inspired to pose the question: “How do we meet the intensity of the moment we’re all feeling with compassion, skill, and wisdom?” Whether you’re trying to process the stress and suffering of the greater complex world around us, or dealing with emotions closer to your own heart and home, you’re welcome here.
Read MoreAs the holiday season marches us toward the new year, we understand this time of year can be filled with both excitement and challenges. We've curated a selection of resources that feel particularly relevant and inspiring during the holidays and into the new year.
Read MoreAmidst the whirlwind of the holiday season, finding moments of tranquility is invaluable. At the Center, we regularly draw from various Western and Eastern healing traditions to help us stay grounded. Here are a few quick tips rooted in some of our most valued therapeutic practices to help you and your family navigate stress and foster inner calm this season.
Read MoreAt The Center for Family Well-Being, we welcome any individual, couple, or family navigating life's ebbs and flows. It takes a skilled and nurturing therapist to serve as a compassionate guide. This is one of the many reasons why we're grateful to have Stephanie Brown, holistic psychotherapist, as an integral part of our skilled and heart-centered team.
Read MoreWarm spiced milk (or milk alternative!) is a nourishing, calming way to end your day, promote a restful sleep, and soothe the nervous system. Plus, it feels like a cozy and festive treat on a cold winter evening! Enjoy this recipe from our Ayurveda partner, Belinda Baer of Wise Woman Ayurveda.
Read MoreWith more than a decade of experience as a teacher, Associate Holistic Psychotherapist Aryn Davis is very attuned to the challenges facing younger generations — most notably diversity, inclusivity, and self-identity. We chatted with Aryn about some of the unique ways she’s fostering a safe, welcoming space for this group at the Center and in the community.
Read MoreBefore we jump into the rush and fast pace of fall, I want to take a moment to pause, reflect, and, yes, savor summer!
Read MoreMindfulness is more than just a catchphrase — it's a valuable tool on the path to lasting wellness. We sat down with Liz Liptak to learn more about her fascinating career and the valuable mindfulness work she's doing with kids, adults, and families at the Center — including an upcoming Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Group.
Read MoreWith the right tools and mindset you can kick off your fall in a space of centered well-being! Here’s what’s inspiring our team this season.
Read MoreThe Center’s Lisa Oakley shares four simple ways to reap the health benefits of nature in the midst of a bustling back-to-school season.
Read MoreFeeling stressed? Take a minute to practice this quick and helpful breathing technique with the Center’s Qi Gong teacher, Lana Reed.
Read MoreLisa seamlessly incorporates outdoor settings, therapy animals, play, and mindful awareness practices into her sessions to help clients engage and open up in new and transformative ways. For many people, having a therapist like Lisa who is willing to think outside of the box is a game-changer on their path to wellness!
Read MoreSpringtime at the Center brings us two wonderful new therapists (one of whom will allow us to move into family therapy); new offerings for you, including groups and workshops for kids, teens, adults, and families; and expanded hours (Saturday, anyone?).
Read MoreAfter 5,000 years, Āyurveda is still helping people find balance and establish lasting wellness. Meet Belinda Baer, the talented Āyurvedic practitioner whose partnership with the Center is bringing the benefits of this ancient healing tradition into our modern practice.
Read MoreHere’s what’s currently inspiring and influencing the minds at the Center as we welcome the warmth and new beginnings of spring.
Read MoreAre you struggling with bedtime routines? Āyurveda recommends strategies for helping children get to sleep, stay asleep, and have a restful night. Āyurvedic practitioner Belinda Baer shares a few simple steps to improve sleep for the whole family.
Read MoreYoga and mindfulness teacher Linda Feldman and Center Director Kate Kelly recommend this simple Mountain Pose for helping kids — and their grown-ups! — stay grounded and break the cycle of anxiety.
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