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15 May 2023
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Improving Self-Care through Self-Dating

By: Tracy Brown LMFT Many of us have embraced the value of Self-Care as a way of nurturing our mental health. Self-care is simply the process of prioritizing the care of ourselves in order to promote our health and wellness. Self-care involves not only nurturing our mental wellness, but physical, spiritual, intellectual, emotional, and social, to name a few. The ways in which we engage in self-care are limitless and are as various as our unique personalities. The most important aspects of self-care are s[...]

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01 May 2023
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Turning up the Volume Around Emotions

By Ligia Orellana LMFT Many people come into therapy searching for various things, whether it’s answers aboutthemselves or others. One main theme is facing certain emotions that may have been avoided asa coping mechanism that is known or unknown to them. Emotions can be scary, especially ifthese scary emotions are ones that have been avoided and have been neatly put away somewherein one’s unconscious. Therapy then does become a mirror of things one does not want to face. Itexplains one of the integral[...]

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17 Apr 2023
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School Break “Life Savers” 

By: Noreen Kopaczewski LCSW #16864 It’s that time of the year when the kids get to stay home from school!  Kids love it!  I remember loving it as a kid too.  But as a parent, it can be a long break (no matter the length of their time off) if the kids are bored and not getting along.    Here are some suggestions to keep them busy and entertained:  THE ACTIVITY BOX (to help them make their own choices)  1)  Give the kids slips of paper that they will[...]

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20 Mar 2023
Other, Uncategorized

Anyone Else’s Sleep Running its Own Show Lately?

By: Sarah Bautista LMFT There are a lot of reasons sleep can evade us in our day to day. From being off routines, to what we eat, stress, our thoughts, anxiety, environment, etc.-a lot can come up. We know sleep is an important part of maintaining our physical, mental and emotional well-being. Getting quality sleep allows our body to recharge and restore itself which in turn generates better self-control, focus, emotional regulation, decision-making, endurance, etc. So, if you’re looking to improve t[...]

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06 Mar 2023
Other, Our Therapy Services, Uncategorized

Attendance in Therapy

By: Veronica Salcido-Rodriguez AMFT Therapy consists of a lot of different pieces that come together in a weekly one hour session. One of the most important pieces is that of attendance and consistency. Therapy is interesting in that you talk to someone once a week for about an hour over a period of time. Over that time you hopefully form a connection with your therapist, open up and express your feelings, work towards your goal, and heal from wounds. It can be a difficult but also wonderful journey[...]

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20 Feb 2023
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Burnt Meatload

By Cassandra Garduno LMFT The amygdala is our natural smoke detection system that is built in and responsible for detecting and activating appropriate fear-based responses in response to a threat. For some individuals their smoke detectors are more sensitive; due to trauma, inability to regulate emotions, or through a mood-based disorder. Their smoke detector cannot distinguish if the house is burning, or if mom has burnt the meatloaf in the oven. Yet any activation of real or perceived danger causes the[...]

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30 Jan 2023
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Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

By: Jason Nerio LMFT Whether you have been in therapy for some time now or have not yet had the opportunity to engage in mental health services it can be helpful to have a framework for understanding our needs. Growing up I can remember constantly hearing about the “Food Pyramid,” and how sticking to the food pyramid would guide us to being the best physical versions of ourselves. Well, Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, by Abraham Maslow, takes this concept to the next level to work towards being the best[...]

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19 Dec 2022
Relationships, Uncategorized

Recognizing Verbal Abuse

By: Ligia Orellana MA, LMFT When the topic of abusive relationships comes up in conversation, one automatically assumes physical abuse. Although, there is one type of abuse that can be a lot more subtle. Verbal abuse which can be a frequently normalized type of communication based of one’s experiences in childhood, is one an individual witnesses from their parents; either between parents or parent to child. This type of communication style can suddenly creep into one’s romantic relationship without s[...]

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05 Dec 2022
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Mindful Moments: Tips for Improving Time Management

By: Tracy Brown AMFT Time is defined as the indefinite, continuous progress of existence and events in the past, present, and future. We typically measure time by units, such as days, hours, minutes or seconds. It is wise to manage our time well because time is valuable. Some say, “Time is Money.” Because time is so valuable, we typically hold ourselves and others accountable for managing time well. We feel the pressure of showing up on time. Meeting deadlines on time. Being in the right place a[...]

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21 Nov 2022
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Dealing with Toxic Parents

By Evelia Saucedo AMFT Dealing with difficult parents can cause stressors for many individuals, sometimes it can lead to impulsive behaviors, anxiety, depression, and can be damaging to their children. When is a parent considered toxic? When some of the following characteristics are in place: Someone who gaslights their child, has tendencies of manipulating their child, verbal, or physical abuse, controlling, disrespects boundaries, has grandiosity, does not think of your needs or feelings, amongst other[...]

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