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Suddenly, 2017 is a thing of the past and 2018 is upon us. With the excitement of a new year comes a plethora of resolutions and social media promises on how things will change. Often people ... Read More

Every January, I like to ask people if they set intentions for the new year. Whether or not they set goals, this is a time when many people reflect on the past year. When it comes to goal-setting, ... Read More

Being a therapist is not easy. Contrary to what many believe, it’s not just “sitting and listening” to people all day. Yes, therapists are listening, but a competent therapist is ... Read More

Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers that carry electrical signals between neurons in the brain. Dopamine and serotonin are two important neurotransmitters for mental health. They ... Read More

Mindfulness and meditation are two examples of Buddhist psychology that have been widely used to help people deal with a variety of mental health conditions, including mood and personality ... Read More

Marked on November 20 each year, Transgender Day of Remembrance is an opportunity for individuals and communities to remember and honor those who have been killed as a result of gender-based ... Read More

Take a moment and think back to an experience from your past you felt was “bad” at the time. This might be a breakup, or a time when you were fired from a job. Now think about where ... Read More

My gym offers a 7 a.m. yoga class twice a week. Since it is included in my membership, I attend regularly. Unfortunately, the gym doesn’t have the space to accommodate a quiet yoga studio, ... Read More

When I was 13 years old, I was a huge fan of “I Dream of Jeannie,” a show from the 1960s about a female genie who lives with her male “master” in his suburban home in the United ... Read More

Many of us are aware of the importance of validating other people’s feelings. We know recognizing and acknowledging feelings helps others to feel understood, valued, cared about, and ... Read More

Madrona Marsh is a wetlands reserve in the city of Torrance, California. It’s a study in contrasts: a former oil field, it used to be riddled with pavement and oil rigs, but is now restored ... Read More

One challenge that can arise for therapists is the decision whether to disclose personal tidbits of information as they become potentially relevant during treatment with the people we help. ... Read More