Posttraumatic Stress – Heredia Therapy Group

By: Cesar Brijandez LMFT Self-care was a term I first heard while I worked on my bachelor’s degree at the university. I didn’t really pay too close attention to the term. I merely thought is was going on vacation a couple times per year. As I look at the term Self-Care, it encompasses a myriad of activities. The APA defines self-care as providing adequate attention to one’s own physical and psychological wellness. When do we have time for self-care? We may not have too much time, but it is necessar[...]

16 Jan 2023

Relationships

Building Healthy Relationships Through Boundary Setting

By: Tracy Brown, AMFT What are boundaries and what do they have to do with building healthy relationships? A boundary shows where something ends and something else begins. It is where we draw the line to mark limitations and guard our personal space. Boundaries, whether physical, mental or emotional, are essential tools for building healthy relationships because they establish the rules and limits of interpersonal relationship. Our boundaries indicate to others what is allowed and what isn’t allowed in[...]

02 Jan 2023

Relationships

How to Avoid Power Struggles

By: Noreen Kopaczewski LCSW #16864 Sometimes getting your child to comply with a task can seem like a game of tug-a-war, with both of you wanting to get your way. Here is a technique I have found helpful to get your child to be more cooperative by giving them choices. I called it “Watch the Clock”. Here’s how it works: Give your child a directive. If they do not follow it, remind them of the task and that if they choose not to follow it, there will be a negative consequence.[...]

05 Dec 2022

Relationships

Connections: Is it important or is it an illusion that’s it’s important?

By: Ruth Victor - Jackson MPA, M.S. Many questions come to mind as we live in our own perspectives of what life is or what life should be. One question is, "Why are connections important"? Connections are formed throughout relationships, either good ones, or bad ones. Is it the foundation of these connections that form how important they are to our growth in life, or do we need them to grow? Could it be an illusion to view one's connection as beneficial just because one has arrived by fortune and fame at[...]

13 Dec 2021

Relationships

Breaking the Cycle

By: Manuel Cruz, MA LMFT Emotional reactivity can be defined as the tendency to experience frequent and intense emotional arousal. In relationships, this happens when one individual is triggered by the behavior or emotion of the other. This trigger causes a fierce emotion and subsequent reaction that fuels a relational cycle filled with conflict, blame, and hurt feelings that, over time, can cause a relationship to break down. An inability to regulate one’s emotions is at the root of negative emotional[...]

08 Nov 2021

Relationships

How to Help Your Child with Mental Health

Evelia Saucedo, AMFT Building a solid relationship with your children is essential, just as important for your children to have strong relationships with others. Other responsibilities will sometimes get in the way of spending time with your children; it is crucial to find the time and space to spend some time together, even during breakfast or dinner. Building the presence around your child will make a significant impact in helping them feel confident and develop resilience, according to caringforkids.c[...]

Our Therapy Services

Our Therapy Services: EDMR

Heredia Therapy Group offers limited availability for EMDR sessions, due to high demand. This is an out of pocket service since our EMDR Therapist are not credentialed and paneled with any insurance. EMDR for Trauma Have you or a loved one experienced a traumatic life event, such as an accident, surviving abuse or assault, or combat and warfare? Do you struggle with flashbacks, constant reminders of the past, or nightmares? Are you avoiding certain situations and people who may act as t[...]

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Our Therapy Services: Therapy for Trauma

Therapy for Trauma TRAUMA Have you experienced a traumatic life event? Do painful reminders of the past bring back intense feelings of fear, anger, or sadness? Are you hoping to regain your sense of safety and joy? Let us help! Heredia Therapy Group offers trauma therapy for kids and adults because we know what it’s like to endure hardship. We provide compassionate, individually-tailored care for the community here in Downey, The City of Industry, and everywhere across the state of Ca[...]