Lynn Cukaj
Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
SFBT is a solution-based therapy that focuses on problem solving and setting goals in order to alleviate stress and get results quickly.
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Lynn Cukaj
- Feb 15
- 4 min
Duality of Emotions
Duality of emotions is when we hold more than one feeling about a situation at the same time. Learn how to navigate mixed emotions.
Lynn Cukaj
- Jan 28
- 4 min
Managing Resistance
Resistance can cause tension and stress. Knowing the root causes of resistance helps us understand the resistance in ourselves and others.
Lynn Cukaj
- Nov 11, 2021
- 4 min
Can Mom Friends Stand the Test of Time?
Mom friends. What is it that connects us? Explore the concept and discover the benefits, influences, and implications.
Lynn Cukaj
- Oct 9, 2021
- 6 min
Parenting in a Post-Pandemic World
The pandemic has impacted parents and the approach to parenting. It's time to reorient ourselves and prepare for a post-pandemic world.
Lynn Cukaj
- Sep 21, 2021
- 5 min
How Art Therapy Helps Us Get to the "Why"
Why do we engage in certain behaviors? Psychologists have debated this question for centuries. Art Therapy helps us get closer to an answer.
Lynn Cukaj
- Sep 8, 2021
- 3 min
Art Therapy Technique to Manage Emotions
Anxiety often presents itself during times of uncertainty. This Art Therapy technique is used to strengthen emotional resilience.
Lynn Cukaj
- Jul 11, 2021
- 4 min
Here and Now Art Activity: Positive Affirmations for a Better Outlook on Life
Our negative thoughts can be our worst enemy. This Art Therapy activity helps to release stress and gain a positive perspective on life.
Lynn Cukaj
- Jun 29, 2021
- 4 min
Practicing Gratitude for a Better Life
Tips on how to practice gratitude to improve our mental health, immune system, sleep patterns, and relationships.
Lynn Cukaj
- Jun 17, 2021
- 3 min
Art Therapy Activity: My Feelings Cube
Let's create a Feelings Cube! This Art Therapy activity enables us to identify and illustrate our feelings to strengthen our mental health.
Lynn Cukaj
- Jun 10, 2021
- 5 min
Motivation for Self-Renewal & Creativity
Motivation, discipline, self-renewal & creativity: Exploring the interconnectedness with the goal of creating positive change in our lives.
Lynn Cukaj
- Jun 2, 2021
- 4 min
Tapping Into Creativity & Imagination
How to explore our imagination and enhance our creativity through Art Therapy and mindfulness.
Lynn Cukaj
- May 24, 2021
- 5 min
Helping Professionals: Effective techniques for working with children, adolescents, and adults
Therapeutic techniques & approaches for Helping Professionals achieve psychological healing & growth among children, adolescents & families.
Lynn Cukaj
- May 10, 2021
- 5 min
The Happiness Continuum: Happy, Happier, Happiest
Challenging the status quo to achieve a higher sense of happiness and living a life in line with our values and authentic self.
Lynn Cukaj
- Apr 30, 2021
- 6 min
Autonomy in Adolescence and Learning to Let Go as Parents
A look at how and why adolescents express their autonomy and the impact that certain parenting styles & approaches have on teen development.
Lynn Cukaj
- Apr 15, 2021
- 4 min
Social Connectedness During the Pandemic
How communal and social support and engaging in tangible help can combat feelings of isolation and improve our wellbeing during a pandemic.
Lynn Cukaj
- Apr 9, 2021
- 3 min
Play & Childhood Development
How play can help a child develop their capacity for paying attention, listening, taking turns, staying on task, and regulating behaviors.
Lynn Cukaj
- Apr 9, 2021
- 4 min
Conduct Disorder: Youth & Adolescents
Exploring the relationships between callous-unemotional traits, cognitive & emotional empathy, & emotion recognition in youth & adolescents.
Lynn Cukaj
- Apr 2, 2021
- 5 min
Peer Choices
Peer choices and how parental attachments affect their child's future relationship choices written by Lynn Cukaj, ATR-BC.
Lynn Cukaj
- Mar 11, 2021
- 2 min
Healthy Parental Practices: A suggested guide to assist the parents of children & adolescents
This guide was created through my work as chair of the Education Committee, the Somers PTSA community and Somers High School Administration.