Sound Health and Wellness

09/10/2026

Hey parents, wondering how to maintain a connection with your kids when they are so focused on school peers and social media?

Don’t give up!

Here are some do’s and dont’s

09/09/2026

Hey Parents: Things Therapists Wish you Knew

Just because your teens aren't telling you they are anxious, doesn't mean they aren't!

Teens show anxiety by: irritability, perfectionism, procrastination, avoiding activities.

Don't assume they are being defiant.

Assume that they are doing their best to cope with some big emotions.

Look below the surface.

Are they going through a lot right now?

Approach them with kindness and openness to listen.

They need to know they aren't alone. That you are there to support them.

09/01/2026

Schools back in session,,,
Now is the time to make sure your kids have a good year.
Bullying is such a common experience with children at school.
It happens in the classroom, on the bus, at recess.
Your kids are not innately prepared to manage this.
Check out this video for tips on how you as parents can help them with this.
Let's help your kids have a great year!

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08/31/2026

Hey newly trained EMDR therapists, join us this fall at Sound Health and Wellness for a weekly group to present cases, get feedback and develop your skills! Sessions facilitated by Austin Phelan, LPC, EMDRIA approved consultant, inperson at our beautiful space in East Haven. Space limited so inquire soon.

08/27/2026

Back to school for you college Student is a Life Transition!

When you get the distress call during their first few weeks, I know you want to react, to rescue them.

Remind yourself, transition is hard, for all of us.

Also remind yourself, that we are emoitonal beings.

When they can process their feelings, they know they aren't alone.

Thats your job now.

Support their growth, reassure them that they can do it, you believe in them.
Explore with them what options are there for them to make friends, to understand the expectations
and to know they aren't alone.

08/24/2026

Your student just left for school or they are leaving next week.....

Either way, you are bracing for their reaction to being on their own, having to meet all new kids, new routine, new level of responsibility.....

What happens if they call you freaking out,,,, saying they dont' want to be there. Come get me.....

Parents, take a breath!!

This is a transition.

They will most likely be fine!

Here's some reassurance and some signs to look out for!

08/20/2026

Great advice and ideas of responses to our teens who get dysregulated and sassy at times!

08/20/2026

08/20/2026

Thank you East Haven Chamber of Commerce for sponsoring g a lovely event, The Lobsterpaloooza at Anthonys Oceanview restaurant last night! The food was great, the service was attentive, the band “the mediums” was also great! Leslie Dumke, Nina Sutton and I were so happy to be there!
But we couldn’t draw ourselves away from the beautiful outdoor patio and view of the Sound. And that sunset!!
We will definitely be back next year!!

08/18/2026

Teens act like they don't care...
As a parent you try to make sure they share all their feelings and thoughts with you....

Teens and young adults are working very hard emotionally to become independent, to handle their own world so they act independent, act like you don't know anything.....

Give them space, appreciate their struggle and stay cool. They will connect when they need to. That bond is still there!

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