The Center for Family Empowerment

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💜We are excited to announce that The Center for Family Empowerment will be at the Jenkintown Festival of the Arts this year!

Stop by our booth on September 15th from 1-6 for a treat.🛑

We hope to see you there and look forward to meeting more members of our community. Comment with your favorite emoji if you will be there!⬇🐝

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It's another reminder that we're here for you wherever you are!

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August is here and school scares are setting in.😧😨

School anxiety is normal. 💥However, if you feel your child or teen would benefit from learning a few additional coping skills for the new year, now is the time to start.

The transition back to school can be a stressful period for many students, making mental health support crucial. Addressing anxiety and other mental health concerns early can help prevent long-term issues and ensure a smoother adjustment. By fostering a supportive environment and equipping students with effective coping strategies, we can help them thrive both academically and emotionally.

Contact us to learn more. 💜We are here to help.

Research says that connecting to others can improve self-esteem and decrease feelings of anxiety and depression.

In our groups, your child will be able to connect with others through games and crafts, while simultaneously developing skills that will make them happier and more confident.

Do you think your child would benefit from a group setting?

Reach out to learn more.

What resources can we provide to help you?

💥Currently, we provide a free parent guide on our website.
📑We are looking to add more free resources for our clients and followers.

What are some things you would be interested in?
What would you add to the list? ⬆
Comment below! Thank you!

Download our free parent guide ⬇
https://www.centerforfamilyempowerment.com/free-parent-guide

Is your teen not engaging with you? And you feel like something isn’t right? This could be a sign that they need support more than ever.

We understand that navigating the teenage years can be tough as a parent. Figuring out what your child needs and how to approach it can be overwhelming and stressful.

We are here to offer our support. Let us help. Our team of therapists can help your teen learn coping mechanisms and develop a brighter outlook.

Contact us now for more information on the services we provide for teens and parents/guardians.

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Our spaces are safe places. Just a glimpse into our Jenkintown office.

At CFE we are committed to providing our clients with a positive and welcoming environment where they can learn, feel included, contribute, and express themselves. Our goal is to ensure that clients feel comfortable and empowered by providing a positive atmosphere, and the resources and support they need. Reach out to learn more.

Stay tuned to see more of what CFE has to offer your family!

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📣We are so excited to announce our new parenting group taking place on Tuesdays this fall! Keep an eye out for more information to come next week or email us at [email protected] for more information/get on the waitlist!

Parents/Guardians,

Have you ever wondered what exactly is group therapy? Can your child benefit from this service?

To simplify group therapy provides a supportive and creative environment for a group of 6-8 kids/teens facing similar challenges. Games and art are often used to create a fun engaging space to grow and learn. The sessions focus on skill-building and the development of positive peer relationships.

Reach out to learn more about group therapy services.

With summer here, kids may have more time to spend on screens. Here are a couple of ways to help combat overuse.

Discuss the use of technology openly. Designate device-free zones/times to encourage intentional time spent together. Ensure you are a role model for your kids and mindful of how you use technology.

Visit our website to discover the services we offer to support you and your child.

Have a safe and Happy 4th!

Some people don’t find traditional meditation helpful, but the time spent in your creative state can be extremely mindful. You might find it’s reassuring to have time set aside to just create instead of thinking all the time. Even if you don’t consider yourself an artist, you can express your creativity. You might find something that surprises you! Art is a fantastic tool for self-expression and self-discovery. Art can help bring what you’re going through to light. It makes the invisible (your emotions) visible (art).

The 4th of July is wonderful, but it can be challenging for highly sensitive kids who struggle with loud or unexpected noises, crowds, and flashes of light.

‌To help in these stressful situations parents should explain beforehand to the child what to expect. Parents also may provide solutions such as:

Headphones to help drown out the noise.
Bring fidgets, stuffed animals, and other tools for comfort and security.
Try counting, deep breaths, allowing the child not to attend or be distracted.

‌It is important to remember that fears are normal. Parents and guardians are their safe space. So keeping the child close during or before fireworks or stressful activities is important to prevent another layer of fear.

Reach out to learn more about how we can help provide you and your child with coping mechanisms during the holidays.

Through a combination of play therapy, art & creative therapies, sand tray therapy, and individual and family sessions, your child and your family will find improved communication, decreased stress, and renewed confidence in navigating all of the big emotions that come with childhood.

Meet Stephanie!

Stephanie is passionate about supporting teens, young adults and athletes with various stressors in their life. As a prior college coach and athlete Stephanie views therapy as a team effort. Through that collaboration, you will explore healthy coping skills, stress management and more! Stephanie values the importance of multicultural counseling and believe in an eclectic approach as we are all unique. In session, Stephanie utilizes evidence-based treatments such as CBT, solution focused and motivational interviewing to increase self-awareness, promote change.

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Here and there, CFE is everywhere.

Just a reminder that no matter where you are we are here for you.

An email or a phone call away... Reach out to learn more about how we can help your child and the various services we provide.

It means learning to self regulate your emotional responses, rather than letting your emotions take control of your behavior. When you have time to feel and process your feelings, you can show up for your teen without projecting your fears, shames, or concerns onto them–and really get into what they're asking for or telling you.

Remember, it’s also not about being perfect. No parent is ever going to be perfect! But your child will see the difference if you are mindfully trying to pay attention and respond to how they’re feeling, and if you make the effort to be a safe place for them to turn to in times of trouble. You might not get it right every time, but creating an environment where these things are prioritized is enough to help your child develop secure attachments.

Never underestimate the power of a book.

At The Center for Family Empowerment (CFE), it is our goal to create a safe space for your child to navigate their big emotions. Our therapists use these Inside Out books as a way to introduce children to emotions. Using a familiar theme lightens the mood and encourages kids to learn, work, and want to come back. This is especially true for younger children, Strong Kids groups, and Strong Girls groups.

Interested in learning more about our therapists, groups, and services? Get in touch with us today!

When these components are met, and children know their caregivers will be both physically and emotionally available and responsive to them, secure attachments are able to form.

Last Thursday, we sponsored an event at the Hiway Theater showcasing the movie Inside Out 2. It was a wonderful experience and a great day had by all!

A special thank you to The Hiway Theater for partnering with us and providing the use of their space! They were fantastic hosts and we look forward to future ventures. We would also like to thank the community, clients, friends, and family who attended. Stay tuned for more community events! Great things are happening at CFE!

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Through a combination of individual therapy, family therapy, and/or group therapy, your teen will learn skills to help them cope with life, replace their negative thoughts with self-compassion, embrace who they truly are, and feel happier and more confident in navigating their future.

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Meet Lauren!

Lauren helps children and teens manage behavioral challenges, build healthier connections, improve self esteem, heal from trauma, and manage big emotions like anxiety, anger, and depression. Lauren's goal is to educate, motivate, and encourage her clients on their path to achieve their fullest potential and most authentic self.

Learn more about Lauren here: https://buff.ly/2XHhS7a

We know how hard it is to struggle and wonder if things will ever improve. We have dedicated our lives to helping children, teens, parents, and individuals feel more connected, feel more empowered, and find their light - the light that makes them shine as the amazing person they are.
We also know how hard it is to reach out and ask for help. Schedules are busy, commitments take over, and therapy can feel like just one more thing. We promise to do everything we can to make this journey as stress-free as possible.
Having hope that things can get better is one of the biggest reasons why therapy is successful. If you or your child are feeling hopeless, we will carry the hope until you can do it on your own.
We know that things can get better, and we're so glad you're here.

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