At 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.

Warm 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.

With 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.

Before we jump into the rush and fast pace of fall, I want to take a moment to pause, reflect, and, yes, savor summer!

Mindfulness 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.

With 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.

The 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.

Feeling stressed? Take a minute to practice this quick and helpful breathing technique with the Center’s Qi Gong teacher, Lana Reed.

Lisa 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! 

Springtime 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?).

After 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.

Here’s what’s currently inspiring and influencing the minds at the Center as we welcome the warmth and new beginnings of spring.

Are 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.

Yoga 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.