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Couples Therapy

MINDFUL RELATIONSHIPS

Mindful partners demonstrate thoughtfulness around the partner’s needs, and adjust accordingly. Consequently, partners feel loved and cared for, and usually respond with being thoughtful in return

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Therapy

What is the Best Therapy for Anxiety?

Anxiety Disorders are considered to be one of the most common mental health illnesses in the U.S., affecting over 18% of the population ages 18 -54, according to John Hopkins Medicine. Anxiety can be general, so to clarify, it includes panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), social phobia, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and additional phobias including agoraphobia and specific phobias).

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Couples Therapy

Financial Transparency in Couples

Are you discreet about your expenditures in your relationship? Do you find yourself in disagreement with your partner regarding financial matters?

Within the context of couples counseling in Woodland Hills, judgments and criticisms often emerge concerning each other’s spending behaviors.

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Individual Therapy

Transformative Individual Counseling for Mental Health

Transformative Individual Counseling for Mental Health Individual psychotherapy, a cornerstone of mental health treatment, serves as a vessel for understanding and change. It is a deeply personal journey where clients work one-on-one with a therapist to explore their feelings, beliefs, cognitions, and behaviors. Commonly, individual counseling is sought after during times of crisis or when individuals face chronic mental health issues, including depression, and anxiety. However, its uses extend far beyond these conditions, assisting people in dealing with stress, relationship

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From 10 Seconds to 10 Minutes: Quick Stress-Reduction Techniques for Any Schedule

From 10 Seconds to 10 Minutes: Quick Stress-Reduction Techniques for Any Schedule In today’s fast-paced world, stress and anxiety are common challenges that many people face. While traditional mindfulness techniques have been around for centuries, modern technology has provided us with new ways to practice mindfulness. In this article, we will explore two popular mindfulness apps—Headspace and Calm—as well as a breathing technique known as the Physiological Sigh, popularized by Dr. Andrew Huberman. The best part? These solutions can be

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Mindfulness and Self-Compassion

We live in a fast-paced, high- stress society, one that highlights constant productivity and achievement. The concept of slowing down and taking a break seems out of the question for many of us.

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Arguments with Neighbors

Arguments with Neighbors Do you consider yourself as someone who argues a lot? Do you avoid your neighbors to reduce conflicts? The word “argument” is best defined as, “an oral disagreement, verbal opposition, or discussion involving differing points of view.” Often when we think of an argument, thoughts of a person yelling or saying put-downs comes to mind. Arguments can take place in any person to person dynamic. A team at Lund University studied the impact of arguments on health.

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Pace Yourself

A marathon runner must learn how to pace themselves throughout the race to avoid burnout. Pace yourself is defined as “doing something at a speed that is steady and that allows one to continue without becoming too tired.” There is a constant and steady pace that is sustainable and helps them reach their goal without compromising the race or experiencing extensive injuries. Throughout this race, some will grab a bottle of water on the way to quench their thirst, but

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Dealing With Unaccomplished Goals

One of the major stressors at this time of the year, is taking stock and realizing the plans we made in the beginning of the year have not been accomplished. This can be discouraging. Instead of focusing on what has not been done; Take time to identify what has been done- celebrate victories, even small ones. Look back and identify if those items on your to-do list are still a priority. If they are still a priority, reevaluate why they

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So You’re Stuck In Bed: Now What?

When you tell a healthy person that you’re sick and stuck in bed, the usual reactions range from,  “I hope you feel better soon,” to, “that sounds like a nice break.” However, when you have a chronic illness, which may include chronic fatigue syndrome or involve chronic pain, staying in bed is not an activity that you can simply choose to stop doing. The comfort and safety of the bed can be necessary for the wellbeing of many individuals experiencing

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Self Care

What is self-care? It is well defined in an article by Raphailia Michael on Psych Central as “any activity that we do deliberately in order to take care of our mental, emotional, and physical health..” The key word is DELIBERATELY!! Take a second to think what you have deliberately done to take care of yourself in the past week. You can even write them down. It is embarrassing how we do not prioritize our overall well-being. What does self-care have

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