The Center for Growth and Connection, Julie Hirschfeld, Ph.D.

03/18/2026

Many couples in New York are navigating the strain of demanding careers, long hours, and the constant pull of digital life, leaving little room for genuine connection. Even in strong relationships, partners can start to feel distant when their time together becomes more about logistics than presence. What seems to be needed right now isn’t just more time, but more intentional time—space to slow down, listen, and reconnect in meaningful ways. Couples are increasingly recognizing the importance of nurturing a sense of shared meaning and emotional aliveness, rather than simply managing day-to-day responsibilities. In a culture that rewards productivity, tending to the relationship itself may be one of the most vital—and overlooked—needs.

08/01/2020

Couple Connection Package: Go From Distress to De-Stress

How's your love life in lockdown? Although you're spending every day under the same roof, do you feel it's been ages since you were really "together"?

Between the many major issues and numerous mundane annoyances, COVID conditions can strain even the best relationships. Dr. Julie Hirschfeld is offering a 4-session online Couple Connection package to help get things back on track. We'll brush up your loving communication skills, zap your stress with some practical problem solving on one issue of your choosing, and help you find some of the joy you've been missing. Email for information: [email protected].

09/10/2019

How are you handling back-to-school issues?
Parents often bring different approaches to the table. What's the best way to manage these differences?

Since 1977, Love and Logic has been helping parents and educators across the world raise responsible, self-reliant kids.

08/12/2019

In improving your marriage, small gestures can have big impact.

In life's small, everyday moments, you have a choice: turn towards your partner and accept their bids to connect, or turn away and ignore their bids. Every time you choose to turn towards, you make a deposit in your Emotional Bank Account. 

01/11/2019

Human connection is a basic need. How can we handle feeling left out?

My fifth-grade daughter started a new extracurricular activity a few weeks ago. We’re still learning the ropes and aren’t quite sure how things run. On the first day, we walked...

12/20/2018

Relationships are important for a healthy life. This article describes some obstacles millennials face in creating and sustaining intimate connections. But today's 20- and 30 somethings also have awareness and tools that can help meet those challenges, and they can be strengthened in the therapy process.

Millennials aspire to be , but sometimes relationship problems get in the way.

10/26/2018

There's a lot of pressure on teens these days. Here's a few tips on how to help:

Read our article and learn how to help your teens deal with anxiety in their adolescence stage.

09/12/2018

Back to school!

Let’s think beyond the back-to-school logistics for a moment--put aside the homework, early wake-up calls, and overloaded book bags. Let’s expand our scope to include social and emotional learning this school year to help our kids grow into strong, confident, understanding learners--in school an...