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Understanding Dissociation in Children — from a Coach Who’s Been There   Dissociation is when a child mentally “flies away” to protect themselves from feeling overwhelmed, scared, or unsafe.  …

  So You Think You’ve Got a Highly Sensitive Kid? (From one HSP to another—we see you)   If your kid melts down because their sock seam is “looking at…

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Okay, full confession: I was a kid who totally freaked out over things that seemed super small to adults. You know, like the time I was convinced I was going…

            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…

Dear 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…

Dear 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.…

Dear 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,…

Dear 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…

        Dear Penina,           My husband was recently diagnosed with a serious illness, and he’s adamant that we keep the news private, sharing…

Dear 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…

As 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…

Dear 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…

  Rachel 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…

| 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…

Small arguments aren’t the problem, missed repair is. Learn how curiosity, humor, and vulnerability can turn conflicts into deeper connection and intimacy.

Self 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.…