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Seasonal Affective Disorder: Coping with Winter Blues in Sunny California
Seasonal affective disorder affects Californians too, with reduced winter light, holiday stress, and biological factors creating real depression that deserves recognition and evidence-based treatment.
Lesser-Known Applications of EMDR Therapy
While EMDR therapy is renowned for treating trauma, this versatile approach effectively addresses performance anxiety, chronic pain, phobias, grief, self-esteem issues, addiction, sleep problems, and medical anxiety.
Helping Children Develop Emotional Intelligence
Emotional intelligence provides children with essential skills for mental health, relationships, and success, and parents can actively nurture these abilities through intentional everyday interactions.
Supporting Children and Teens with Back-to-School Anxiety After Winter Break
Returning to school after winter break triggers anxiety in many children and teens, but understanding the signs and having practical strategies helps families navigate this challenging transition successfully.
Recognizing Anxiety and Depression in Children
Anxiety and depression in children often look different than in adults, making recognition challenging for even the most attentive parents and caregivers.
Integrating EMDR into Your Existing Practice
EMDR is more than another technique to add to your toolbox; thoughtful integration with your existing approach enhances your effectiveness with trauma clients.
Setting Boundaries as an Act of Self-Care
Boundaries aren't walls that keep people out; they're clarity about what you need to protect your wellbeing and show up authentically in relationships.
Finding Meaning After Loss: Spiritual Perspectives on Grief
Grief challenges not just our emotions but our deepest sense of meaning and purpose. Exploring spiritual dimensions of loss can support profound healing.
Community and Mental Health: The Importance of Connection in Riverside and LA
In Riverside and throughout the Inland Empire, strong community connections aren't just nice to have; they're essential protective factors for mental health and well-being.In Riverside and throughout the Inland Empire, strong community connections aren't just nice to have; they're essential protective factors for mental health and well-being.
Setting Healthy Boundaries with Extended Family
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 a Loved One After Trauma
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.
Mental Health Myths Debunked
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: Recognizing the Signs and Supporting Young People
Teen dating violence affects young people during crucial developmental years, requiring specialized understanding and community-wide prevention efforts to promote healthy relationships.
Supporting Children Through Divorce
Thoughtful approaches to supporting children through divorce can make all the difference in their ability to thrive, requiring intentional strategies that prioritize emotional safety.
Small T vs. Big T Trauma: Why All Trauma Matters
Trauma exists on a spectrum from single shocking events to cumulative emotional wounds, and all forms deserve recognition, validation, and professional healing support.
Rebuilding Trust After Betrayal
Betrayal creates deep wounds, but many Riverside couples discover that working through this crisis with professional support leads to stronger, more authentic relationships.
Tools Survivors Can Use to Heal from the Trauma of Domestic Abuse
Healing from domestic abuse requires both professional support and practical tools that survivors can use daily to reclaim their power and rebuild safety.
Healing Traumatic Birth Experiences With EMDR and Perinatal Trauma Therapy
Specialized EMDR therapy helps mothers in Riverside and Corona heal from traumatic birth experiences, transforming distressing memories into sources of strength and resilience.
What to Expect in Your First Therapy Session
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.
What to Expect in an EMDR Session
Learn about the EMDR therapy process, what to expect during sessions, and how this evidence-based treatment helps process traumatic memories and experiences.