The Center for Family Empowerment

03/09/2026

In child and teen therapy, safety and connection come first.
Before we jump into coping skills, behavior change, or processing big feelings, we focus on building trust and rapport. Kids and teens open up when they feel safe, understood, and not judged.
Sometimes that means playing games, talking about favorite shows, or just getting to know each other. It may not look like “deep therapy” at first—but this connection is what makes the real work possible.
When young people feel safe in the relationship, they’re much more willing to share, explore hard feelings, and try new ways of coping.
Rapport isn’t extra—it’s the foundation. 🪴

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03/03/2026

✨ Meet Zach, one of our wonderful therapists at our Wellesley, MA location ✨

Zach loves cartoons and Marvel movies. He enjoys working out in his spare time. He enjoys restoring and using classic video game consoles and handhelds. Zach loves to watch the WNBA.

Zach supports children, teens, and families

✨ contact us today to get scheduled with Zach!
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03/02/2026

Today (March 2nd) is World Teen Wellness Day! Here at CFE we cherish being able to support teens mental health every day 💛☀️.

02/24/2026

✨ Meet Elaine, one of our wonderful new therapists at our Jenkintown, PA location ✨

Elaine loves to run and take long walks. Though she is a beginner, she enjoys to crochet. Her favorite place to be is by the ocean, her favorite scent being the sea. She enjoys Pickleball, but doesn’t know all the rules of the game yet!

Elaine supports children, teens, and families

✨ contact us today to get scheduled with Elaine!
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02/23/2026

Today is the first day of National Eating Disorder Awareness Week. This week is a reminder that eating disorders are serious, complex mental health conditions – not choices or phases. They affect people of all ages, genders, body sizes, and backgrounds.

Disordered eating often thrives in silence and shame. Awareness begins when we replace judgment with curiosity, validation, and evidence based support.

This week, we honor the courage it takes to seek help in the many paths that recovery can take. 💛

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02/18/2026

Who you surround yourself with shapes how safe you feel and how gently you speak to yourself. Choose people who water you, not drain you. 🌻💧

02/17/2026

Have you heard of The Pomodoro Technique?

Productivity does not have to mean burnout or overwhelm.

The Pomodoro Technique = Permission to rest AND get things done. 🍅🧠

Work for 25. Rest for 5. Repeat.

Tiny tomatoes. Big focus 🍅✨⏲️

02/16/2026

02/10/2026

Glimmers are the opposite of triggers- they are small moments of safety, joy, and calm. It is a micro-moment of calm and connection that helps regulate our nervous system.
💭comment below what your glimmer was today!

02/09/2026

✨ Meet Colin, one of our amazing new therapists at our Jenkintown, PA location ✨

Colin is a huge lover of nature! He loves to hike, bike, kayak, camp, and wonder through the wilderness. He is also a big fan of anything creative- painting, creating music, poetry, and making transient art.

Colin supports children, teens, and families

✨ contact us today to get scheduled with Colin!
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02/01/2026

New month, new boards! For February we remind you to be sweet to your heart 🩷♥️💜

01/28/2026

Join us on February 10th for a Valentine’s inspired caregiver-child workshop. Spend the evening with us creating your own bouquet of flowers together, engaging in other activities around our office, and building memories of connection and love 🌺 ♥️