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Featured January 1, 2026

Our team has grown, and we’re currently able to welcome new clients across our services. We offer psychotherapy, assessments, educational therapy, play...

Tina Payne Bryson, PhD
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Brain Science Nov 13, 2025

Support & Self-Regulation During VUCA Times

By Ayla Dillard Earlier this month, we explored the realities of living in a VUCA world—volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity—and how these forces...

Brain Science Oct 17, 2025

Navigating VUCA Times: First Monday Training on “How Our Nervous Systems Shape Our Ability to Co-Regulate”

By Ayla Dillard Every first Monday of each month, our interdisciplinary team comes together to connect and learn from one another, under the guidance of...

Neurodiversity Oct 11, 2025

Spooky Season Tips for Neurodivergent & Disabled Kids and Families

Spooky Season Tips for Neurodivergent & Disabled Kids and Families Halloween season is full of parties, events, and activities for families, but they aren't...

Brain Science Sep 12, 2025

First Monday Trainings: Supporting Whole-Brain Integration in Transgender and Nonbinary Youth 🧠🌈

By Ayla Dillard Presenters Noelle Wittliff, LMFT, and Caroline Carter, PsyD, with CFC Director Hana Novak, SLP, and CFC Founder Tina Payne Bryson, PhD On...

Brain Science Aug 4, 2025

First Monday Trainings: Building Brains and Resilience

By Ayla Dillard August 4, 2025 On the first Monday of each month, our interdisciplinary team is led by none other than our founder, Dr....

Community Jan 13, 2025

Resources in Response to the Recent Fires

To our community, our hearts and thoughts are with you during this time. Many of us have been impacted by the recent fires and we...

Community Jan 11, 2025

Support for Our Team

As a business based in Pasadena, The Center for Connection has been significantly affected by the Eaton Fire. A number of our team members and...

Community Jan 8, 2025

Talking to Children About the Fires

To our community, our hearts and thoughts are with you during this time. Many of us have been impacted by the recent fires and we...

Brain Science Dec 12, 2022

How the CFC Utilizes “Top Down” and “Bottom Up” Strategies to Promote Well-Being

By Tina Payne Bryson, LCSW, PhD At the Center for Connection, our interdisciplinary approach allows us to paint with a broad brush when working with...

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