Healthy boundaries with extended family aren't about creating distance; they're about building relationships that respect everyone's needs and preserve your household's wellbeing.

Supporting someone through trauma recovery requires balancing compassion with boundaries, learn how to be present for your loved one while maintaining your own emotional health.

Misinformation about mental health creates barriers to healing; learn the truth about ten common myths that might be keeping you from the support you need.

Teen dating violence affects young people during crucial developmental years, requiring specialized understanding and community-wide prevention efforts to promote healthy relationships.

Thoughtful approaches to supporting children through divorce can make all the difference in their ability to thrive, requiring intentional strategies that prioritize emotional safety.

Trauma exists on a spectrum from single shocking events to cumulative emotional wounds, and all forms deserve recognition, validation, and professional healing support.

Betrayal creates deep wounds, but many Riverside couples discover that working through this crisis with professional support leads to stronger, more authentic relationships.

Healing from domestic abuse requires both professional support and practical tools that survivors can use daily to reclaim their power and rebuild safety.

Specialized EMDR therapy helps mothers in Riverside and Corona heal from traumatic birth experiences, transforming distressing memories into sources of strength and resilience.

Demystify the therapy process by learning what happens in your first session and how to prepare for a successful start to your mental health journey.

Learn about the EMDR therapy process, what to expect during sessions, and how this evidence-based treatment helps process traumatic memories and experiences.

Discover practical approaches to help your teenager develop a healthy relationship with social media while protecting their mental wellbeing.

Learn essential strategies for preventing burnout and maintaining your wellbeing as a mental health professional or helping professional in the Riverside area.

The demand for trauma-informed therapy continues to grow as our understanding of trauma's impact on mental health deepens. Among evidence-based trauma treatments, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) has emerged as one of the most effective approaches for helping clients heal from traumatic experiences and distressing life events.

In recent years, "self-care" has become a buzzword splashed across social media feeds, often accompanied by images of bubble baths, expensive spa treatments, and luxury purchases. While these activities can certainly be enjoyable, this popular portrayal has created significant misunderstanding about what self-care actually means and why it matters for mental health.

For many people in our Riverside community, faith serves as a cornerstone of identity, providing meaning, hope, and direction through life's challenges. When anxiety and depression emerge, the question often arises: how can my spiritual beliefs work alongside professional mental health treatment?

In our fast-paced world, finding moments of peace and clarity can feel like an impossible task. Yet here in Riverside, we're blessed with an abundance of natural and cultural spaces that invite us to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with ourselves.

Riverside and Corona offer a rich network of mental health resources designed to serve our community year-round.

Summer gatherings and holidays, while meant to be joyful occasions, can trigger a complex mix of emotions and stress for many people.

When faced with danger, your nervous system springs into action faster than conscious thought, activating protective responses that have kept humans alive for thousands of years.