Family First, Long Island

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We are thrilled to welcome Pia Alexander, LMFT to the Family First team! Pia Alexander is a NYS Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist with a unique, healing and transformative therapeutic approach. Pia’s work with couples and individuals is centered, gentle, and cultivated by her work with a variety of clients at the Joan and Arnold Saltzman Community Services Center on Long Island. In addition to her Family Systems training, Pia was extensively trained in both Cognitive Beha...vioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Pia uses her experience teaching DBT skills groups to inform her general practice and specialty with high-intensity couples. Pia is also trained in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and is passionate about using ACT in her work with both romantic couples and adult parent/child relationships. She is a Level 2 Gottman Couples Therapy trained clinician, and is also Level One trained in Internal Family Systems therapy (IFS). Pia’s work with pregnant women, women in the postnatal period and their partners is informed by her interest and advocacy in the area of total family wellness. Pia is trained in Medical Family Therapy (MedFT) and postnatal depression and anxiety, antenatal depression and anxiety, birth trauma, and difficulties adjusting to parenthood. As an Adjunct Faculty member and doctoral student in Couple and Family Therapy at Antioch University New England, Pia’s areas of focus are applying culturally attuned therapy models and supervising training couple and family clinicians. As a researcher, she has presented her research at numerous conferences including; Critical Race Studies in Education (CRSEA), American Association of Sexuality Educators Counselors & Therapists (AASECT), The Groves Conference on Marriage & Family and National Council on Family Relations (NCFR). She received her Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Hofstra University with Distinction, where she was awarded the highly competitive Minority Fellowship Program (MFP) Masters Fellowship from the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT). #therapist #lmft #longisland

Ensure that you are emotionally and physically available for your child(ren). Maintain healthy routines; sleeping, eating, exercise, household chores Respect, acknowledge, and validate your child’s fears and concerns.... Encourage your child to share their feelings and thoughts. Ensure you are having age-appropriate opportunities for your child(ren) to make choices this practice offers them a sense of safety and control.

. . . #letgo #therapy #qotd #igquotes #healing #connection #personalgrowth #longisland

A little Monday afternoon motivation... . . . #resilient #motivation #personalgrowth #growthmindset #innerstrength #innerpeace #therapy #longisland

Physical distance does not have to keep you from the support and companionship of other men who aspire to live a more mindful a healthy life. This group addresses topics such as relationship issues, anxiety, trauma, family dynamics and anger management, to name a few. Call 516-804-1010 for more information. Groups held weekly over Zoom. Ages 21+ . . . #mensgroup #menssupportgroup #groupcounseling #support #connection #longisland

Trust the process. . . . #therapy #longisland #therapistquotes #process #goodlife #personalgrowth

Positive praise is so important for children to hear, especially younger ones. Your positive praise may be what helps your child feel more secure during a tough day. Your positive praise may be the door to a brand new conversation with your child. Your positive praise may be what encourages your child to give positive praise to others. Keep it up! . . . #positivepraise #parenting #therapy #familytherapy #counseling #solutionfocused

Healthy routines help prevent our own personal and family systems from becoming imbalanced and ultimately polarized. Some examples of how to achieve balance come from practicing meditation, healthy communication and relationship growth. . . . #therapy #familytherapy #longisland #internalfamilysystems #ifs #counseling #connection #resilience #personalgrowth

While this post may apply to many, we’re specifically reaching out to those in their 20’s and 30’s who are having a tough time living with their parents right now. Especially those with low paying jobs and student loan debt. While many decide to move back home for financial reasons, please do not disregard your mental health. We are here for you. We are here to talk through any personal, relationship and/or family concerns you may have. . . . We also accept some health insurance plans and some of these plans are waiving copays during the pandemic. Give us a call 516-804-1010 or email us at [email protected]

To start individual, relationship or family counseling, gives us a call at 516-804-1010 or email [email protected] we’re currently offering our services via teletherapy. . . . #therapy #personalgrowth #healthyrelationships #goals #relationshipgoals #longisland #family

As many districts on Long Island wrap up this unprecedented school year, consider how to make the best of the summer months ahead to prepare for the 2020-2021 school year. While we’re all uncertain how schools will operate come September, Family First is here to help you and your family implement structure, adopt healthy routines, and guide you to connect more with your family. . . . #summer #summerplans #school #schoolreentry #schoolclosures #counseling #longisland #familytherapy #planearly #setgoals #resilience #family