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Center for Divorce and Healing
Verified Verified
Cheshire, CT 06410
Safe/confidential space to discuss all concerns related to your marriage and family today, and moving forward into your future post divorce.
HELP is here. Divorce is confusing and the unknown is frightening; Legal Process, Parenting Plans, Custody, Home/Property Division, Retirement. I offer 25+ years of experience as a Mediator working with individuals, couples, and families. If you are struggling with the decision to divorce (need COUPLES work to SAVE your marriage), OR you are in the legal entanglements of divorce, AND even if it is well after your divorce - I can help YOU. Transition well with the information and resources you need to move forward with success. No more sleepless nights. Mediation, not litigation. Skilled at working with male/female narcissists. CALL
Safe/confidential space to discuss all concerns related to your marriage and family today, and moving forward into your future post divorce.
HELP is here. Divorce is confusing and the unknown is frightening; Legal Process, Parenting Plans, Custody, Home/Property Division, Retirement. I offer 25+ years of experience as a Mediator working with individuals, couples, and families. If you are struggling with the decision to divorce (need COUPLES work to SAVE your marriage), OR you are in the legal entanglements of divorce, AND even if it is well after your divorce - I can help YOU. Transition well with the information and resources you need to move forward with success. No more sleepless nights. Mediation, not litigation. Skilled at working with male/female narcissists. CALL
(860) 406-7484 View (860) 406-7484
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Marcia Hunt
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cheshire, CT 06410
Life has a rhythm. There are times when things seem to come together, where life seems smooth. There are times when the future seems certain and predictable. There are also times when nothing seems easy, when we feel stuck and the future seems uncertain or unpredictable. Regardless of where you are in the rhythm of your life, you may feel like you need a change. At those times it helps to think about movement-because movement is power. And therapy can help.
Life has a rhythm. There are times when things seem to come together, where life seems smooth. There are times when the future seems certain and predictable. There are also times when nothing seems easy, when we feel stuck and the future seems uncertain or unpredictable. Regardless of where you are in the rhythm of your life, you may feel like you need a change. At those times it helps to think about movement-because movement is power. And therapy can help.
(475) 244-7013 View (475) 244-7013
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Scott W Abbott
Psychologist, PsyD, RYT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Cheshire, CT 06410
We all know life can be tough, and this is especially true for adolescents and young adults in our increasingly turbulent world. My practice, Arete Psychological Services, is designed to address the special needs of adolescents, young adults, and their families. "Arete" is the ancient Greek word for excellence in all aspects of personhood. In the spirit of this idea, I am deeply committed to assisting young people capitalize on what is healthy and resourceful in their nature, in enabling them to use their existing abilities more effectively, to develop new life skills, and mature in positive directions.
We all know life can be tough, and this is especially true for adolescents and young adults in our increasingly turbulent world. My practice, Arete Psychological Services, is designed to address the special needs of adolescents, young adults, and their families. "Arete" is the ancient Greek word for excellence in all aspects of personhood. In the spirit of this idea, I am deeply committed to assisting young people capitalize on what is healthy and resourceful in their nature, in enabling them to use their existing abilities more effectively, to develop new life skills, and mature in positive directions.
(203) 212-9586 View (203) 212-9586

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Family Therapy

What do family therapists do?

A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.

How long does therapy for families take to work?

Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.

How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?

You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.

Is therapy for families effective?

Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.