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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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]