Her work with young children, age seven and up, includes: play and behavioral therapy with conjoint family consultation. She also has extensive experience working with adolescents and adults around a variety of issues, including:
* creative process
* stress management
* mood disorders
* anxiety disorders
* somataform disorders
* identity development
* adjustment issues
* achievement
* self-esteem
She is passionate about empowerment of individuals, as well as helping to empower their relationships. Dr. Kauffman offers training in Relationship Enhancement, in both private couple sessions, as well as relationship groups in which several couples work together.
Dr. Kauffman also works with individuals who are not in relationship, but who desire connection. Women's Groups address relationship patterns and history, and the beliefs about relationship that may be standing in the way of fulfillment. These groups also help individuals overcome fear and anger that are residual from past difficulties, increase self-confidence and the ability to reach out for what they want, and develop clear communication skills, both expressive and receptive. |