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The Center for Connection Relationships and the science of interpersonal neurobiology guide everything that happens at the Center for Connection.

Collaborative and interdisciplinary team offering child, adolescent, adult, and couples therapy; neuropsychological and education evaluations; skills groups; parenting classes; speech therapy; Occupational Therapy and more. Informed by cutting-edge research and intently focused on helping people discover more joy and meaning in their lives through connection with others, the CFC's mission is to help kids and families be happier, healthier, and more fully themselves. The Center has gathered under one roof expert, independent practitioners from various fields—psychology, social work, pediatrics, educational therapy, neuropsychology, parent education, nutrition, and on and on—with each clinician offering a connection-based perspective. Families who visit will receive multidisciplinary treatment that is consistent, well informed, relationally based, and always aimed at helping them grow and thrive.

We start October 23 — and there’s still time to join us! ✨💚💫Our Attachment in Clinical Practice study group has a NEW me...
10/17/2026

We start October 23 — and there’s still time to join us! ✨💚💫

Our Attachment in Clinical Practice study group has a NEW meeting time: Fridays, 9–11 AM Pacific.

Designed for experienced clinicians and helping professionals, this is an opportunity to go beyond the basics of attachment theory and deepen the clinical lens through which we understand development, regulation, relationships, and therapeutic change.

📍 Pasadena, CA
📅 October 23, 2026 – May 7, 2027

We’d love to have you join us. If the new morning time works for you, there’s still time to register!

Learn more and sign up through our website:
https://thecenterforconnection.org/study-2026/

The Center for Connection is looking for a warm, organized, and relational Client Care and Office Coordinator to join ou...
10/15/2026

The Center for Connection is looking for a warm, organized, and relational Client Care and Office Coordinator to join our team in Pasadena.

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by helping families connect with the care they need while supporting our collaborative, interdisciplinary team.

📍 Pasadena, CA
🗓️ Full-time | Primarily on-site
💛 Competitive salary and benefits

Interested in joining a team that puts connection and relationships at the heart of care? We’d love to hear from you!

Apply today! TheCenterforConnection.org/Careers

✨ They’re back! Our Clinical Study Groups are returning this October! ✨After a little time away, we’re excited to relaun...
09/12/2026

✨ They’re back! Our Clinical Study Groups are returning this October! ✨

After a little time away, we’re excited to relaunch this popular professional learning series for clinicians and helping professionals.

From October 2026–May 2027, we’ll gather monthly for meaningful discussion, deep learning, practical application, and the kind of community that makes professional growth even richer.

Meeting monthly, these groups bring together deep expertise with practical, experiential learning. Study group trainer Amy DiNoble, PhD, brings decades long training in interpersonal neurobiology. Georgie Wisen-Vincent, LMFT, RPT-S, PhD, co-author with Tina of The Way of Play, brings extensive experience and expertise in therapeutic play.
Our groups also receive support from consulting facilitators Tina Payne Bryson, LCSW, PhD, New York Times bestselling author of The Whole-Brain Child, No-Drama Discipline, and other books, and Dahlia Bagnis, LCSW, CFC Director of Mental Health.

And there’s more: participants from both groups will also have the opportunity to come together for optional community lunch & learns—a chance to connect, exchange ideas, share a meal, and build relationships with fellow helping professionals.

With guidance from an incredible team of trainers, facilitators, and experts, these groups are designed to help you take what you’re learning back into your practice and your community.

Two areas of study. One learning community.

📚 October 2026–May 2027
🤝 Monthly gatherings, in-person only
🧠 Deep learning + practical application
💛 An interdisciplinary community of helping professionals

Payment plans and discounts available. Click the link in our bio to learn more and sign up today! Or visit thecenterforconnection.org/study-2026

We’re excited to welcome author and occupational therapist Laura Petix () to The Center for Connection this November! 💛J...
08/26/2026

We’re excited to welcome author and occupational therapist Laura Petix () to The Center for Connection this November! 💛

Join us for a special evening celebrating Laura Petix’s new book, THE SENSORY CODE. The evening will feature a conversation with Laura, moderated by CFC founder Dr. Tina Payne Bryson, followed by audience Q&A and a private tour of The Center for Connection. It’s a wonderful opportunity to connect with Laura, learn more about her work, and experience our Pasadena clinic. And best of all? It's entirely FREE to attend. 💛

So if you’re a parent, educator, clinician, or simply curious about sensory processing, we’d love to have you join us.

Mark your calendars and RSVP today!

📚 Saturday, November 7
🕠 5:45–7:45 PM
📍 The Center for Connection, Pasadena, CA

RSVP 👉 https://theotbutterfly.com/event

You can also preorder THE SENSORY CODE to have your copy signed by Laura!

📣 We’re hiring a Clinical Neuropsychologist!Join our interdisciplinary team supporting children, adolescents, young adul...
07/07/2026

📣 We’re hiring a Clinical Neuropsychologist!

Join our interdisciplinary team supporting children, adolescents, young adults, and families through neurodiversity-affirming, strengths-based care.

✨ What we offer:

• Competitive compensation
• Flexible schedule with part-time options available
• Consistent referral stream
• Medical, disability & life insurance benefits
• Annual CEU and materials funding
• Ongoing mentorship and interdisciplinary consultation, including training and support from Dr. Tina Payne Bryson, bestselling co-author of The Whole-Brain Child, No-Drama Discipline, The Power of Showing Up, and other influential parenting and child development books

✅ Qualifications:
• PhD or PsyD in Clinical Psychology or Neuropsychology with APA-accredited training and a 2-year postdoctoral fellowship in clinical neuropsychology
• Licensed (or license-eligible) Clinical Psychologist in California

📍 Pasadena, CA

We’re hiring immediately for the right candidate, while remaining flexible on timing for the ideal fit.

Apply on our website TheCenterforConnection.org/careers (link in bio too).

📣 We’re hiring a Clinical Neuropsychologist!Join our interdisciplinary team supporting children, adolescents, young adul...
06/17/2026

📣 We’re hiring a Clinical Neuropsychologist!

Join our interdisciplinary team supporting children, adolescents, young adults, and families through neurodiversity-affirming, strengths-based care.

✨ What we offer:

• Competitive compensation
• Flexible schedule with part-time options available
• Consistent referral stream
• Medical, disability & life insurance benefits
• Annual CEU and materials funding
• Ongoing mentorship and interdisciplinary consultation, including training and support from Dr. Tina Payne Bryson, bestselling co-author of The Whole-Brain Child, No-Drama Discipline, The Power of Showing Up, and other influential parenting and child development books

✅ Qualifications:
• PhD or PsyD in Clinical Psychology or Neuropsychology with APA-accredited training and a 2-year postdoctoral fellowship in clinical neuropsychology
• Licensed (or license-eligible) Clinical Psychologist in California

📍 Pasadena, CA

We’re hiring immediately for the right candidate, while remaining flexible on timing for the ideal fit.

Apply on our website TheCenterforConnection.org/careers (link in bio too).

Want to help your student start the school year feeling more confident, organized, and prepared? 🤩🤩These small-group sum...
06/16/2026

Want to help your student start the school year feeling more confident, organized, and prepared? 🤩🤩

These small-group summer intensives for students in grades 6–12 are designed to help learners build practical skills that support success both in and out of the classroom.

🧠 Executive Functioning Intensive
Students will learn strategies for organization, planning, time management, task initiation, and follow-through—while gaining a deeper understanding of how they learn best.

📚 Summer Reading Intensive
Students will receive support organizing and completing summer reading assignments, strengthening comprehension, and developing strategies that make reading more manageable and meaningful.

Led by an Associate Educational Therapist, these sessions focus on helping students understand themselves as unique learners while building confidence, independence, and skills they can carry into the new school year. 🙌🎉

✨ Get organized
✨ Build confidence
✨ Reduce overwhelm
✨ Start the year strong

Swipe through the photos for more information or click the link below to complete an interest form and learn more!

https://next.paubox.com/forms/TheCenterforConnection/form/34f4816a-beb6-4ae7-8e7b-f057d8a94eaa

✨ Free community workshops for parents and caregivers! ✨🎉🎉We’re grateful to partner with the Pasadena Public Health Depa...
06/10/2026

✨ Free community workshops for parents and caregivers! ✨🎉🎉

We’re grateful to partner with the Pasadena Public Health Department’s CYSHCN Program to bring these free, in-person workshops to families in our community.

🧠 June 13 | Neuroaffirming Movement with Dr. Jesse Fischer
Learn how movement, breathwork, sports, and play can support emotional regulation, confidence, and connection for neurodivergent children. Drawing from neuroscience, exercise science, and child psychology, Dr. Fischer will share practical, accessible strategies caregivers can use right away.

💛 June 20 | Stress, Resilience, and Self-Compassion with Dr. Amy DiNoble
Caregiving can be deeply meaningful—and deeply demanding. Dr. DiNoble will explore how stress affects the brain and body while offering practical tools to build resilience, strengthen emotional regulation, and cultivate self-compassion for sustainable caregiving.

We’re thankful to the Pasadena Public Health Department for investing in local families and creating opportunities like these for caregivers to learn, connect, and feel supported. Can’t wait to see our community come together!

Space is limited and RSVP is required. We hope you’ll join us! Visit Bit.ly/CYSHCN-PAS or click the link in our bio to learn more and register.

🌿 We're Hiring: Full-Time Pediatric Occupational Therapists! 🌿Join our flagship Pasadena team at The Center for Connecti...
06/10/2026

🌿 We're Hiring: Full-Time Pediatric Occupational Therapists! 🌿

Join our flagship Pasadena team at The Center for Connection, an interdisciplinary practice founded by Dr. Tina Payne Bryson, co-author of THE WHOLE-BRAIN CHILD.

Our work is grounded in relational, neurodiversity-affirming care, where occupational therapy is about more than interventions—it's about connection, regulation, and supporting each child's unique developmental journey.

We're seeking thoughtful, collaborative clinicians who value interdisciplinary teamwork, strong partnerships with caregivers, and an integrated approach to care. If you're curious, reflective, and passionate about helping children thrive, we'd love to meet you.

What we offer:

***A supportive, learning-focused culture
***Interdisciplinary collaboration and consultation
***Clinical mentorship and ongoing professional development
***Annual continuing education support
***Medical, disability, and life insurance benefits
***A thoughtfully designed clinical environment
***A highly connected team committed to growth and excellence

Apply today and grow your practice within a collaborative, mission-driven community.

https://thecenterforconnection.org/careers/pediatric-occupational-therapist/

Our team has grown, and we’re currently able to welcome new clients across our services.We offer psychotherapy, assessme...
01/21/2026

Our team has grown, and we’re currently able to welcome new clients across our services.

We offer psychotherapy, assessments, educational therapy, play therapy, parent support, occupational therapy, and speech and language therapy for clients of all ages.

Learn more and get started at TheCenterforConnection.org


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3030 E. Colorado Boulevard , Suite 214
Pasadena, CA
91107

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+16263856121

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