Spirituality

By Veronica Salcido-Rodriguez Core beliefs are how we view the world and ourselves, which causes us to respond and react according to those beliefs. They are the values that we hold up and on to. We may believe that “family comes first,” to “treat others the way you want to be treated,” or something as simple as “I can do anything.” We all have our own beliefs, some similar and some different. Whatever the case may be, these beliefs effectively impact us because we move through life according[...]

Written by: LUIS MAIMONI, LMFT Many therapists, myself included, preach the virtues of mindfulness and meditation. Like our clients, we are imperfect practitioners. We experience the same frustrations our clients do. I was attempting to remedy the imperfections in my own practice by taking some video training in mindfulness from Jon Kabat-Zinn. Kabat-Zinn defines mindfulness as the awareness that arises from paying attention, on purpose, in the present moment, without judgement. His mindfulness-base[...]

Written by: Written by: EVELIA SAUCEDO, MA Identifying how we feel can sometimes be a challenge. Many times, we become so caught up with other surrounding tasks and the challenges in our lives, that we forget about ourselves. Our wellbeing is very important, as it can provide us with the ability to accomplish things and/or function properly. A lot of the times, we are on the go, with very little time stop. Other times, going through life barely making it through the day. We feel tired, we know it is t[...]

Written by: Robert Casas MSW Self-compassion: An effective tool to treat low self-esteem for children, teens and adults (Part 1)  Throughout life we are taught many social constructs and stereotypes that begin to affect of views of self. Some experiences lead to increased self-esteem, which leads many to experience forms of privilege, and low self-esteem, which tends to lead to anxious/depressed moods.  What if instead of relying on views of others, we began to rely on the views of our s[...]

Written by: Dr. DR. CRYSTAL SANCHEZ, PSY.D. Have you ever felt like being around people was overwhelming, but you couldn’t quite pinpoint why? Do you ever feel fatigued in large crowds and prefer to spend time on your own to recharge?  If so, you may be an empath. An empath senses and absorbs other people’s emotions, and or physical sensations (Orloff, 2017). They have trouble filtering out stimulation from their surroundings, which makes them more prone to feeling overwhelmed. Empaths are hig[...]

By: Clarice Stout, MA Autonomous sensory meridian response (ASMR) is known as a tingly like or static feeling that can be felt on the scalp and can move up and down the back of your neck and or upper spine. Some people do not always get that feeling with ASMR, but it may just also cause a heavy sense of relaxation. In ASMR this sensation comes in response from the gentle stimulus that ASMR has to offer, such as things like whispering voices, head rubs, paper tearing, tapping, and sometimes even eating no[...]