Center for Counseling and Education LLC

12/13/2025

Counseling Intern Bryan Sgrignoli is accepting new clients! Bryan is completing his master’s in Professional Clinical Counseling at La Salle University. Before his transition to counseling, Bryan had years of professional experience as an attorney, guiding people and organizations through complex and often emotionally challenging situations. His past experiences inform his current work and passion to support professionals facing intense work demands, burnout, anxiety, and perfectionism.

If you are interested in learning more about Bryan or would like to work with him, check out his bio on our website: https://cfcenj.com/about-us/internship-program/bryan-sgrignoli/

12/10/2025

Free HELPING CHILDREN CALM: CONNECTION BEFORE CORRECTION POSTER
So many adults try to guide a child when the child is already overwhelmed. We speak, we explain, we set limits, but nothing seems to work. The truth is simple. A child cannot listen when their body feels unsafe.

This free poster shows how connection helps turn the brain back on so the child can think, breathe and understand what we are saying. It gives easy steps any adult can use, such as slowing your movements, softening your voice, naming the feeling and waiting for the body to settle. Small changes can make a huge difference.

If you support children, kids or teens with big emotions or challenging behaviour, this guide is a helpful reminder that calm always comes first.

Comment CALM and we will message you a link to the free PDF of the poster.

12/03/2025

As the final month of the year arrives, December often brings a mix of emotions—a natural desire to reflect on the past twelve months combined with the excitement and demands of the holiday season.

12/02/2025

Check out our last Newsletter for 2025!

As the final month of the year arrives, December often brings a mix of emotions—a natural desire to reflect on the past twelve months combined with the excitement and demands of the holiday season.

12/02/2025

CFCE has some great group programs starting soon!
• Our free support group for parents and caregivers of children, teens, and young adults, facilitated by CFCE Director Meg Clark Soriano, LPC, ACS, RPT-S will meet this Wednesday 12/3 for its first session. Register for this support group here: https://cfcenj.com/educational-programs/ocd-support-group/
• The Adoptees Support Group facilitated by Therapist Lelan Lockwood-Maldonado, MA, LAC, supports adoptees ages 12-17 explore identity and emotions while encouraging connection. Register for this 6-week, virtual support group on our website: https://cfcenj.com/educational-programs/adoptees-support-group/
• Courtney Putt, LSW, PMH-C, facilitates a Postpartum Maternal Health Support Group on the first Monday every month. Register for this free, virtual group here: https://cfcenj.com/educational-programs/postpartum-mental-health-support-group/
• Our CHILL group is preparing for it's Winter 2026 cycle. Keep an eye out for more information about CHILL in the upcoming weeks! Learn more about CHILL here: https://cfcenj.com/educational-programs/chill/

11/19/2025

The holidays bring joy, but for parents, they also bring packed schedules and serious stress. Sound familiar?

Give yourself the gift of calm this season. Join our FREE Mindful Holidays workshop for practical tips and support on managing holiday chaos with mindfulness.

Register now to find your peace! Register on our website today: https://cfcenj.com/educational-programs/parent-workshops/

11/11/2025

We have a great line-up of community workshops scheduled for November and December! We look forward to supporting you and your loved ones through the rest of this year.

Register for our workshops on our website! Check out the links below for each workshop.

• Navigating the Mental Side of Sports & Creating your Family's Adoption Narrative Workshops: https://cfcenj.com/educational-programs/parent-workshops/

• Tips for College Success Workshop: https://cfcenj.com/educational-programs/college-stress-workshop/

• Mindful Holidays Workshop: https://cfcenj.com/educational-programs/mindful-holidays-workshop/

11/10/2025

The holidays will be here before we know it, and while the holiday season is often thought of as a time full of joy and connection with loved ones, it can also be busy and overwhelming.

Join us for a FREE workshop designed to help parents invite presence, balance, and meaning during this busy time of the year. Together, we will explore practical and simple ways to support you and your families through mindfulness and self-care.

Register for this free, virtual workshop today by: https://cfcenj.com/educational-programs/mindful-holidays-workshop/

11/08/2025

Learn how to build a strong family adoption narrative in this virtual workshop with Therapist Lelan Lockwood-Maldonado, MA, LAC. This workshop is designed to help parents of adopted children develop and share their unique adoption narratives, offering support and guidance every step of the way.
Learn more about our virtual workshops and register on our website: https://cfcenj.com/educational-programs/parent-workshops/

11/07/2025

Are you a college student trying your best to make it through your semester but you're just feeling so overwhelmed? Are you "over" all the academic stress and wondering how your experience can get better? We get it - college is tough! And we're here to help.

In our free, virtual workshop "Tips for College Success," you will learn practical tips to help you manage your stress! Register for this workshop online: https://cfcenj.com/educational-programs/college-stress-workshop/

11/06/2025

Join therapist Brianna Capacchione, MS, LAC next Wednesday for this free, virtual workshop! In this workshop, parents and caregivers will learn the signs of performance anxiety in your athlete and develop skills to foster confidence and resilience in your child throughout their athletic career.

Register for this workshop on our website: https://cfcenj.com/educational-programs/parent-workshops/

11/04/2025

Check out our November 2025 Newsletter!

As the clocks roll back and the days grow shorter, November brings a noticeable shift—an invitation to slow down, turn inward, and acknowledge the changing seasons. Just as the leaves transition and fall away, this time of year serves as a powerful moment to check in with ourselves, assess our nee...