Collaborative Therapy Network NJ

12/13/2025

25 Days of Holiday Stress Management: CTN Edition

Day 13: Connecting with Loved Ones

Amid the holiday rush, the most meaningful gift you can give is your presence.
Connection helps reduce stress, boost mood, and remind us that we’re not alone — and it doesn’t have to be complicated.

At Collaborative Therapy Network, we believe connection is one of the strongest tools for emotional wellness.

Reach out, reconnect, and let yourself be reminded of the power of belonging.

12/12/2025

25 Days of Holiday Stress Management: CTN Edition

Day 12 Tip: Planned downtime: The holidays can fill up fast — but peace doesn’t just happen, it’s planned.
Scheduling downtime helps your body and mind recharge so you can truly enjoy the season.

Remember: rest isn’t wasted time — it’s how you refuel.
At Collaborative Therapy Network, we encourage you to build calm into your calendar, not just your to-do list.

12/11/2025

25 Days of Holiday Stress Management — CTN Edition: Day 11 Tip: Holiday Affirmations to Lift Your Spirit

The holidays can bring a mix of emotions, but affirmations can help ground and inspire us during this busy season. Let’s take a moment to breathe deeply and embrace positivity with these affirmations.

At Collaborative Therapy Network, we believe in the power of positive thinking and self-compassion to navigate the challenges of the holiday season. Remember, you have the strength to create moments of love, peace, and joy—one affirmation at a time.

12/10/2025

25 Days of Holiday Stress Management — CTN Edition✨

🌟 Day 10 Tip: Gratitude Practice

The holidays can bring both joy and stress — full schedules, expectations, and emotions that run high. Amid all of it, gratitude helps us slow down and reconnect with what truly matters.

Practicing gratitude every day doesn’t mean ignoring what’s hard — it means choosing to notice what’s good, steady, and meaningful too.

At Collaborative Therapy Network, we believe that gratitude is more than a practice — it’s a pathway to peace and emotional wellness.

12/09/2025

25 Days of Holiday Stress Management — CTN Edition

Day 9 Tip: Simplify Gift-Giving:
The holidays aren’t about how much you give — but how meaningful your giving feels.
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Focus on gifts from the heart:
💌 A handwritten note
📸 A shared memory
☕ A coffee date
💚 Your time and presence
The best gifts don’t come wrapped — they come from connection.

At Collaborative Therapy Network, we remind you that simplicity can bring more peace, joy, and gratitude this season.

Days of Holiday Stress Management — CTN Edition

12/08/2025

raditions That Bring You Joy

Holiday traditions can be beautiful — but they don’t all have to stay.

This year, focus on the ones that truly bring you joy, meaning, and connection. ✨
It’s okay to let go of traditions that feel stressful, outdated, or forced.

At Collaborative Therapy Network, we remind you that honoring what matters most creates a calmer, more meaningful season.

12/07/2025

5 Days of Holiday Stress Management — CTN Edition: Day 7 Tip: Create a Calm, Cozy Corner

Find one peaceful space in your home — make it cozy and yours.
Light a candle, read, listen to music, or simply breathe.
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A calm corner gives your mind permission to rest and recharge — even for a few minutes a day.
Better yet, invite your family to help create calm spaces together.

Peace shared is peace multiplied.

12/06/2025

🎁 25 Days of Holiday Stress Management — CTN Edition Day

Day 6: Family Bonding 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
Plan a special family activity or game night. Strengthening family bonds brings joy and connection during the holiday season.

Remember It’s not about perfection — it’s about presence.At Collaborative Therapy Network, we believe connection is one of the best stress relievers there is. 🌸

12/05/2025

25 Days of Stress-Free Holidays: CTN Edition – Day 5 Tip 🎁
Budget Wisely – Focus on Presence, Not Presents
The best memories don’t come from how much you spend — they come from shared laughter, connection, and time together.

Set a budget that feels right for you, skip the guilt, and remember that your presence is the greatest gift you can give.

12/05/2025

🎉✨ Celebrating Our Team at Collaborative Therapy Network! ✨🎉

We’re honored to share that our clinicians have been recognized as NJ Top Favorite Kids’ Docs! 🏆💙

The clinicians at Collaborative Therapy Network have been recognized as NJ Top Favorite Kids’ Docs! Our compassionate, highly trained team works together to support families in addressing challenges like anxiety, ADHD, depression, and more.

We provide a welcoming, nonjudgmental space where families can heal and grow—because mental health care should be accessible to everyone.

Congratulations to Jeri Rothe, LCSW, Lisa Perline, LCSW, Kailey Rocker, LCSW, Xiomara Muniz, LSW, LCADC, Susan Tully, LPC and Katherine Riveros, LPC.

📰 Click below to read more about what makes CTN unique! 👇

https://www.njfamily.com/collaborative-therapy-network/

Collaborative Therapy Network behavioral and mental health therapy, evidence-based practices to help anxiety/depression, ADHD, located in in Chester, NJ.

12/04/2025

Day 4: Reflecting on Holiday Traditions

The holidays often bring memories — some comforting, others bittersweet.
Take a moment today to reflect on the traditions that truly bring you joy and peace.

Ask yourself:
✨ Which traditions make me feel connected and happy?
✨ Which ones feel stressful or draining?

It’s okay to keep what feels right — and to create new traditions that align with where you are now.

At Collaborative Therapy Network, we remind you that it’s healthy to honor the past while making space for what brings you calm in the present. 💚

12/04/2025

🍪 Happy National Cookie Day!

Baking (or enjoying!) cookies isn’t just delicious — it can actually support your mental health!

The simple act of baking helps you slow down, be present, and engage your senses — all of which can reduce stress and boost your mood. Sharing cookies with others can also spark connection and joy, which are key ingredients for emotional well-being.

So today, take a break, savor something sweet, and remember — small moments of comfort matter.