Get To Know Your Therapist: Stella Malagon
STELLA MALAGON, INTERN What’s something you would say to a potential client who’s on the fence about beginning therapy? Starting therapy...
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- Jan 17
- 3 min
DBT Skills to Cope with Uncomfortable Emotions
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, is a widely used therapeutic model that is helpful for a wide variety of mental disorders and...
- Jan 10
- 4 min
The Importance of Play Therapy
A child’s mental health is very important, and it is something that should be treated with such delicacy. Young children often have...
- Dec 11, 2022
- 4 min
How to Manage Grief and High Expectations During the Holidays
The holidays are typically viewed as a time of immense joy and celebration. This season is focused on surrounding yourself with family...
- Nov 26, 2022
- 2 min
What to Expect from Your Outpatient Therapist When Getting Treatment at a Higher Level of Care
Hearing your therapist suggest a higher level of care can be scary because of all the unknowns. However, it is common to receive this...
- Nov 3, 2022
- 3 min
Mom Truth: I Am Not Enjoying Every Minute
As a Mom, especially a stay at home Mom, the expectation is to enjoy every second with your children. Comments such as “You are so lucky”...
- Oct 26, 2022
- 4 min
Ways to Support Children with Anxiety and Depression Following the COVID-19 Pandemic
According to findings published in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Mental Health; The COVID-19 pandemic led to significantly...
- Sep 21, 2022
- 3 min
Ways to Reduce Anxiety and Regain Control in Motherhood
I see you, Mama. Hair in a messy bun, not sure the last time you brushed your teeth or checked your appearance in the mirror. In the...
- Sep 14, 2022
- 4 min
Controlling the What If
What if I end up alone? What if they don’t like me for speaking up? What if I lose my job by taking one day off? What if he doesn’t like...
- Sep 7, 2022
- 4 min
What Factors Matter When Deciding To See A Male vs. Female Therapist?
Have you been considering seeking therapy services for help with issues such as depression, anxiety, or trauma but feeling unsure? Is one...
- Aug 31, 2022
- 3 min
Remembering Loved Ones On Their Death Anniversary Or During Holidays
People remember their loved ones in all sorts of ways. Some reminisce with old photos or telling stories, while others visit a memorable...
- Aug 9, 2022
- 2 min
The Connection Between Nutrition and Mental Health
If you ever notice yourself feeling down or anxious when you’re hungry, there’s a reason why. Nutrition plays a significant role in our...
- Jul 24, 2022
- 2 min
Three Ways You Can Ask Friends and Family for Help with Your Mental Health
While it can be difficult to talk about mental health, our friends and family are valuable resources when going through a challenging...
- Jun 29, 2022
- 2 min
Signs You Need to Take a Mental Health Day
Mental health days are becoming more common, but it can be hard to know when it’s time to dedicate a day to our psychological and...
- Jun 26, 2022
- 4 min
Anxious About Current Events? Here’s What Can Help!
Are you in your feels about the recent Supreme Court ruling? Do you have strong opinions about our nation’s involvement in overseas...
- Jun 7, 2022
- 2 min
How to Talk to Children About Gun Violence
In a perfect world, our children would not have to learn about gun violence. However, the recent tragedy in Uvalde, Texas and continued...
- Apr 25, 2022
- 2 min
Facts vs. Myths about Autism
Autism Acceptance Month: Myths About Autism April is Autism Awareness month, but as the month comes to an end it is important to continue...
- Jan 12, 2022
- 2 min
Emotional First Aid
When we get a bad cut on our arm, what do we do? Our instinct is to clean it up, bandage it, get stitches if needed, and tend to the...
- Jan 5, 2022
- 2 min
Grief and Loss during a pandemic
In the world we live in today, so many of us are grieving the loss of something. It is not just death that we grieve, but rather we...
- Sep 21, 2021
- 1 min
Let's talk about the hard stuff
With suicide prevention month here, it is time to think about things we can do with intention to be a part of the solution… Let’s talk...
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