Written by: JEAN PIERRE BRAVO, AMFT Art Therapy is a mental health field that improves the lives of individuals, couples, families, and communities. Art Therapy is facilitated by a professional Art Therapist who uses psychological theories to improve cognition and sensorimotor functions, foster self esteem, raise awareness, cultivate resilience, pr[...]
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.[...]
Written By: Raquel Martinez, MSW We live in a society in which perfection is what is deemed ideal. The standards are high, and we seem to forget that no one is perfect. We have unrealistic expectations of ourselves and when unmet, we internalize the ‘failure’ and move further away from self-acceptance. When it comes to focusing on our mental he[...]
Written by: Ashlee Wong, MA When I was younger, I had dreams of being an actor. Not that I had any real talent to speak of, but I used to imagine myself in the movies or TV shows I watched and thought that I could be a successful actor living a wonderful, glamorous life in Hollywood. I very quickly realized that I don’t have the personality that[...]
Written by: CLARICE STOUT, MA Exercise has so many benefits other than the physical parts of it and making your body healthy. There is much research on how even just moderate exercise can really help with symptoms of anxiety, depression, ADHD, and traumas. All in all, with some form of exercise it is known to help with mental health by boosting you[...]
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[...]
Written by: EVELIA SAUCEDO, MA, AMFT Dealing with a child’s tantrum is not easy. Many times, parents feel frustration over the child’s behavior. In some cases, parents feel they have done everything possible to figure out what the child wants and, in the end, find themselves yelling or lashing out at the child. At times, parents will attempt to[...]
Written by: Written by: DR. LAQUESHA ROBINSON, PSY.D In today’s world, many of us rely on social media platforms for connectedness and staying informed. Social media apps such as Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, YouTube, and Instagram allow us to find and connect with each other instantaneously and has become are norm in our daily lives.[...]
Written by: Raquel Martinez, MSW One of the main and most common ways that people fail to communicate is by making assumptions. We have all done it! We assume based on what we think is true - based on our own beliefs/ prior experiences. For example, you might be on a date and you assume that you are expected to pay for the meal. The trash is full,[...]
Written by: Leya Worcester, MSW, LCSW Anger is an emotion word that conjures up distaste. You may be thinking, “I’m not an angry person.” Or, if you are less skilled at managing anger, you may be thinking, “I act like the Incredible Hulk when I’m angry.” What’s interesting about these polar opposite reactions is that in bo[...]
0