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Jennifer Kogan, MSW, RSW, LICSW

Compassion Focused Counseling and Consultation in Washington, DC and Ontario, Canada

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Five Ways to Strengthen Your Connection to Your Self

May 27, 2014 by Jennifer Kogan

“[W]e need to be grounded in who we are before we can have healthy relationships with others.” Read more of about how to connect to yourself and practice self-compassion in this piece I was interviewed in by Margarita Tartakovsky at Psych Central.

Filed Under: Articles, Individuals Tagged With: anxiety, connection, depression, self-compassion

How To Feel Closer To Your Family While Raising a Family

May 10, 2012 by Jennifer Kogan

Ever look at the person you married and ask yourself, “What happened to us? We used to be so close and feel so connected.” Being one half of a couple with kids can feel awfully lonely sometimes. The good news is that you are in good company. Read more about what to do about this common phenomenon.

Filed Under: Articles, Families, New Parents, Parents Tagged With: connection, Couples, Gottman, Harville Hendrix, intimacy, kids, love, Marriage, parents, romance

Incorporating a “special playtime” to strengthen your connection with your child

April 30, 2012 by Jennifer Kogan

This week I am pleased to share a guest blog from my colleague, Edie Schatz who has a private practice in Columbia, MD where she works with young, school age, and adolescent children, and their families.  Edie is passionate about helping parents strengthen their relationships with their children throughout development using play. She is also available to speak to […]

Filed Under: Families, Parents Tagged With: busy parents, connection, Edie Schatz, emotions, feelings, Floor time, LICSW, manage feelings, quality time, special time

John Gottman Couples Therapy Interview

July 1, 2000 by Jennifer Kogan

This is a highly recommended interview with John Gottman, a couples therapist and psychologist and who relays important information to help couples communicate and connect based on years of research.

Filed Under: Articles, Couples Tagged With: communication, conflict, connection, Gottman Couple method, Marriage

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