Seniors taking advanced English sometimes cannot fit the TFP program into their busy schedules during the year. This year, TFP decided to offer a 2 day conference at the Newark Boces Conference Center so that these students could take advantage of the program. Breakfast and lunch were included. 80+ students participated in the conference, coming […]
In one TFP lesson, students brainstorm the pros and cons of technology and social media as they are used in relationships. Students break up into teams and debate whether technology overall helps or hinders relationships more. A Silicon Valley scientist and writer, Jaron Lanier, has recently published a book called Ten Arguments for Deleting Your […]
Dr. Stan Tatkin has developed a psychobiological approach to couples therapy, and he’s also written several books about the interaction between neurobiology, attachment styles and relationships. In Tatkin’s book Wired for Dating, he explores how knowing some neurobiological principles, as well as your own attachment style, can help you form real and healthy connections. To […]
Harvard began a study in the early 20th century in which they followed the lives of several hundred male students. Later, additional young men from a working-class neighborhood in Boston were added to the study. The researchers kept track of the health of the men, their relationships and their life’s accomplishments, as well as their […]
Journalist Jon Birger, who has written for publications like Businessweek and Time, applied his knowledge of economic theory to explore how demographics affect dating culture. Birger describes his research in Dateonomics, a book he released through Workman Publishing in New York in 2010. Among his findings, Birger writes about how distorted ratios of males to […]
On Thursday, August 23, 2018, over 200 kids and families enjoyed a Back to School Event organized by the Thriving Families Program at the Newark Community Center from 5-7 p.m. 160 backpacks full of school supplies were given to kids that need them. Over 200 pizza dinners were served. And kids and families enjoyed a […]
Three new counselors recently joined the TFP team, Jen, Clarissa and Emily. You can get to know them a little by reading the interviews below! What interested you in working for the TFP program? Jen: “To work in a school setting. This is an opportunity to learn something new. Also, I love facilitating groups.” Clarissa: […]
30 is not the new 20, according to Dr. Meg Jay, a psychologist who specializes in 20-somethings. She believes the 20-something years are crucial to developing a career and learning healthy relationship skills that will last your entire life. Jay believes too many 20-somethings spend too much time playing, instead of getting focused and serious […]
The Thriving Families Program is throwing a Back to School Bash for families in Wayne County. The event will take place on Thursday, August 23 from 5-7 p.m. at the Alex Eligh Community Center in Newark, NY. There will be free school supplies and free pizza on a first come first served basis. There will […]
Well-known couples therapists and researchers John and Julie Gottman published a blog post on their website identifying myths about marriage that aren’t based in reality. It’s important to question our expectations to make sure they are realistic and helpful. Here are some tips from the Gottmans, based on research, that run contrary to well-known myths […]
