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“I am a great believer in luck. The harder I work, the more of it I seem to have” – Thomas Jefferson It is the best and the worst thing to realize that the work that we do is directly corelated to the outcome. On one hand, there is immense responsibility that comes with acknowledging…
Read MoreAlbert Einstein once said “Strange is our situation here on earth. Each of us comes for a short visit, now knowing why, yet sometimes seeming to a divine purpose. From the standpoint of daily life, however, there is one thing we do know: that we are here for the sake of others.” Some argue that…
Read MoreMuch like the skill of cooking, baking, writing or math, gratitude is a skill that needs practice. Now more than ever, it is important that we hone this skill of gratitude. Gratitude is the act of being grateful or appreciative. A large part of being grateful is being able to pause and notice the things…
Read MoreHello, Please find below a flyer and information for the recruitment of blended (step)families to participate in free workshops designed to help their stepfamilies flourish in the context of a pilot study. Workshops through September-October. They are conducted through videoconferencing in the comfort of the family’s home at their convenience. For more information, please contact…
Read MoreWith everything going on right now, all the changes in our daily lives, the movement towards societal change, what are you experiencing? What is your body telling you about how you’re reacting to the world? What are your emotions telling you? Our emotions are powerful, if you know how to listen to them, they will…
Read MoreWould you like to bring more peace and joy to your home, without frequently feeling stuck in a power-struggle with your child? Would you like to learn alternative ways to yelling, using rewards and time-out to help your child cooperate in a more joyful way?
Read MoreBy Sogol Kafi, M.A., RP. Registered Psychotherapist & Certified Aware Parenting Instructor About the Workshop Would you like to bring more peace and joy to your home, without frequently feeling stuck in a power struggle with your child? Would you like to learn alternatives to time-out, to help your child cooperate in a more joyful…
Read MoreDo you find yourself in a relationship that is toxic, you know it’s not good for you and yet you can’t leave it? You’re doing everything you can to please the other person and yet nothing seems good enough? The relationship might have started feeling incredible, you may have felt special, and now you cling…
Read MoreMost of us were given lessons about Math, Science, Geography, Chemistry, and Philosophy (which are highly important and valuable) yet, I wish that communication skills were given as much attention and importance in our education system and culture. I say this because, most couples who come to my office for couple therapy, claim to have…
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