Exploring personal change, inner strength & existential philosophy in pursuit of living a life of acceptance, contentment & authenticity.

How communal and social support and engaging in tangible help can combat feelings of isolation and improve our wellbeing during a pandemic.

How play can help a child develop their capacity for paying attention, listening, taking turns, staying on task, and regulating behaviors.

Exploring the relationships between callous-unemotional traits, cognitive & emotional empathy, & emotion recognition in youth & adolescents.

Peer choices and how parental attachments affect their child's future relationship choices written by Lynn Cukaj, ATR-BC.

A list of carefully selected items that can be purchased from Amazon or found at home to assist in Art Therapy activities.

Collage is a non-intimidating introduction to Art Therapy and creative expression. It can serve to enhance verbal communication.

The purpose of Mindful Activities is to go about our daily routine with intention & heightened senses to bring us to the present moment.

A 5-10 minute breathing meditation​ that encourages us to pay attention to our surroundings & increase awareness of the present moment.

This guide was created through my work as chair of the Education Committee, the Somers PTSA community and Somers High School Administration.

The history of Bibliotherapy, its uses in Art Therapy as a therapeutic tool and its success in counseling and individual development.

Writing things down at the beginning or the end can relieve stress and provide a healthy way to express emotions. Here are some ideas.

Artwork offers an opportunity for children to concretely organize & obtain order from confusion, allowing the child to practice life skills.

Art Therapy is the combination of psychiatry, psychoanalysis, projective techniques, art education and drawings.

Bibliotherapy and art therapy techniques provide a non-threatening way to discuss difficult feelings about issues.