Garrett Coan
LCSW
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Marriage Counseling NJ Practice Expert
Garrett Coan Quick Facts
- Main Areas
- Marriage Counseling
- Career Focus
- Marriage Counseling, Couples Therapy
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| MSW, LCSW |
My Expert Service |
Experience & Qualifications |
| In my marriage counseling NJ practice, I help clients restore affection and intimacy by improving communicaiton and learning how to forgive past hurts. |
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***Effective Ways to Give Performance Feedback
Consequences of Not Giving Effective Feedback Let's take a look at some typical examples of what goes on in work environments when managers don't give good feedback. Example #1: John has been working at his new job for one month. On his first day at work, Wilma, his boss, showed him what to do and got him started on a project. Since then, Wilma has communicated with him mostly through voice mail and e-mail. She walks past his cubicle and says hello a few times each day, but there hasn't been much other communication.
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***Assertive Communication: 20 Tips
Most of us know that assertiveness will get you further in life than being passive or aggressive. But few of us were actually taught how to be assertive. Here are some helpful tips. 1. Choose the right time. Imagine you’re dashing down the hall on your way to a meeting. Lisa passes by.
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***29 Ways to Keep Your Relationship Tuned Up
Why do some relationships last forever and others fall apart? Here are some ways you can make your partner feel appreciated again and prevent your relationship from becoming a casualty. - Treat your partner as you would your boss, best friend, or best customer. - Think about what your partner wants and give it to him or her. - Think of ways you can do the unexpected and be thoughtful. Remember how you acted when you wanted to win your partner over. - Pay attention to your appearance.
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***Addiction: How to Recognize It and What to Do about It
Addiction to alcohol and other drugs is a chronic disease. It is progressive, continuous, and long-term. Alcohol or drug abuse means that a person has control over whether he or she drinks or uses. Alcohol or drug dependence means that a person has lost all control over his or her drinking or using behavior. Addictive Behavior People who suffer from addictive diseases engage in compulsive behavior and gradually lose control of their lives. They continue to drink or use drugs, even when they know it will lead to negative consequences.
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***How Do You Change Yourself?
What Is Happiness? If you are thinking about changing your life for the better, one way to start is by identifying your goals. You are probably hoping to find some version of happiness or emotional well-being.
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***Use a journal For Self-Discovery and Self-Expression
As a therapist, I often suggest to clients that they explore their feelings and thoughts by keeping a journal. Sometimes clients ask for a bit of direction with this process. Here are some jou aling ideas if you're not sure where to start: 1. Write down what happened today and how you felt about it. 2. Write a letter to a person you are angry with. Say everything you are feeling and wish you had the nerve to say. 3. Draw a picture of the person you wrote the letter to in #2. 4. Make a list of all the things you are grateful for.
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***How to Recover from a Career Crisis
If you have ever experienced any of the following, you have had a career crisis: - Loosing your job - Being fired - Burning out - Not wanting to do your job for one more day A career crisis can be caused either by someone else (being laid off) or by your own feelings (burning out). Common Causes of Career Crises There are many reasons why people experience career crises.
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***The Impact of Divorce on Families
As a licensed mental health professional, I work with many individuals, couples, and families who are affected by divorce. I see the devastating effects that breakups can have and am dedicated to helping people develop the skills to cope with experiences like divorce. Major Disruptions The decision to divorce causes major changes in the lives of all family members. Some upheaval is inevitable. The main trouble areas are: 1. Financial: Money becomes a huge problem for most people. The cost of a divorce is extremely high, and two households cost more than one. 2.
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***How to Be Less of a Perfectionist and Enjoy Life More
You will have the greatest success if you read the first newsletter and take some time to observe your own perfectionist patterns. Once you have accomplished that, choose a few of the strategies outlined here. Keep working at it until you understand what you need to do to accept your imperfections and humanness. Create a Support Network for Yourself Seek out people who are not perfectionists. Encourage your support network to not be rigid or moralistic in their attempts to keep you on an honest course.
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***Unlock Your Potential Through Self-Awareness
Signs of Discontent You don't need a degree in psychology to know when you're off-track, but sometimes it creeps up on you. It can seem like you wake up one day and realize that things are not right.
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***Help! I Need to Make a Decision!
Many people who come to my office say they have a difficult time making decisions. I have developed a process to help my clients master this skill. I recommend that people follow these four steps: 1. Identify the real issue. For example, you are trying to decide which movie to see, but you are having a hard time agreeing. As you talk about it, you realize that the real issue is that you simply want some time to be together in a quiet place where you can talk. Going to a movie does not address this issue. 2. Identify the available options.
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***Managing Your Stepfamily
If you are a member of a stepfamily, you know how difficult it can be to integrate all of the new members and adjust to the new boundaries and rules. The following ideas may help you make a successful transition during this challenging process. Have patience. Establishing new families takes time. Just because you love your new partner, it is unrealistic to think that you will automatically love his or her children. It is equally unrealistic to expect that your new partner's children will instantly love you.
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Contacting Garrett Coan
Go to www.creativecounselors.com and contact us through the contact page.
My office address is 291 River Rd, Clifton, NJ 07014
I can be reached at 201-303-4303