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Dear Penina, I’m struggling with a friendship that’s left me feeling trapped and anxious. My friend considers me her best friend, and I don’t…
Full ArticleDear Penina, I’m writing to you today with a question that’s been on my mind recently. As someone who values both tradition and meaningful gestures, I was a little disappointed…
Full ArticleDear Penina, About a year ago, our son got married to a wonderful young woman. The couple is very happy, but I have a difficult time connecting with my daughter-in-law.…
Full ArticleDear Penina, Baruch Hashem, my wife and I are happily married, and we don’t have any major conflicts. We do, however, squabble over some issues (how to discipline our kids,…
Full ArticleDear Penina, I’ve been married for five years and I truly have a great marriage. My husband is a great guy and is very good to me. Since we got…
Full ArticleDear Penina, My husband was recently diagnosed with a serious illness, and he’s adamant that we keep the news private, sharing…
Full ArticleDear Penina, We have been married for six years and have two young children. Given community and family norms, it is expected that we spend Pesach with our parents, the…
Full ArticleAs Pesach approaches, the pressure rises—cleaning, planning, hosting, or traveling. And while we’re running from room to room with our to-do lists, our kids are picking up on the stress…
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While for some, Pesach and religious holidays are the highlight of the year, for others, these times can be quite challenging. Whatever your experience, whether anticipating eagerly or dreading anxiously,…
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Pesach and ACT therapy, what's the connection? Thankfully this short read will have some answers and still leave plenty of time to finish the leftover Purim treats.
Full ArticleDear Penina, My daughter was recently introduced to a young man, and they seem to like each other. My daughter is only 20 years old, and while I want her…
Full ArticleRachel and Steven got married a few years ago in a beautiful reception on Long Island. They had been introduced by mutual friends and dated for six months. During…
Full Article| Family First Feature | Connection Wanted By Penina Flug LCSW | January 18, 2022 EmailPrint Behind every couple's fight is a yearning to reconnect; how EFT can change their dance…
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Pain shows up in all different forms All with one mission, one agenda For some it’s anxiety, others ocd, depression Molded for a purpose Our purpose in our life To…
Full ArticleSmall arguments aren’t the problem, missed repair is. Learn how curiosity, humor, and vulnerability can turn conflicts into deeper connection and intimacy.
Full ArticleSelf Energy vs The Yetzer Hara In last week’s article, someone shared some bad experiences with couples therapy and wondered if couples therapy could work given this past experience.…
Full ArticleQ I'm scared to try couples therapy again. My husband and I have been to couples therapy with 3 different therapists and it never worked out well. In one case,…
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Letter to Hashem”, an original poem turned song by Sara Willig. Please refer to the article for the words to the poem/lyrics to the song.
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Episodic mood illness represents a spectrum of conditions that are highly treatable yet often go misdiagnosed—it can take patients up to 9 years to get properly diagnosed, in fact. Much…
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The Mental Health Crisis Crisis We are in the midst of a mental health crisis—crisis. It’s hard to know where to begin when I find myself in a field with…
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