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Is Coffee your Friend or Foe….the answer depends on being predisposed to anxiety
Who doesn't like the smell and taste of coffee in the morning. Researchers suggest that drinking two or more cups of coffee every day can reduce the risk of some cancer, liver disease, and possibly Parkinson's disease. However, if you have anxiety please consider an...
(pre) Licensed Psychotherapist
Seeking licensed or pre-licensed psychotherapists with a passion for helping individuals and couples, to join an upscale private practice. Ongoing referrals, marketing, and supervision (if needed) will be provided. Candidate should be self-motivated to develop...
5 Ways to Teach Mindfulness to Kids
Guest Blogger and associate Hadley Tarantino shares 5 ways to teach mindfulness to kids Mindfulness is the practice of paying attention to the present moment, on purpose, and nonjudgmentally. This popular practice has gotten its fair share of attention over the course...
SOMETIMES TRADITIONAL MARRIAGE THERAPY ISN’T THE ANSWER
SOMETIMES TRADITIONAL MARRIAGE THERAPY ISN’T THE ANSWER For many couples, the idea of weekly marriage therapy feels too intense. Oftentimes, both spouses are secretly looking for a judge who will tell them who is right. The effectiveness of any couples therapy is...
Is Internet Gaming Disorder Really a Disorder of Addiction?
Guest Blogger and associate Fred Rosenbloom weighs in on internet gaming addiction. After years of observation and consideration, being addicted to internet gaming is now recognized as an official mental health diagnosis. Officially named Internet Gaming Disorder...
How Cell Phones Influence Adolescent Development
Guest Blogger and associate Fred Rosenbloom weighs in on adolescents and cell phones. How Cell Phones Influence Adolescent Development I consider myself an early adopter of technology, meaning that I’m usually one of the first persons to learn about or use new...
Self-awareness and Mindfulness Book Therapy Group
Self-awareness and Mindfulness Book Therapy Group The Untethered Soul book Therapy Groups Feb. 1 - April 12, 6-sessions every other Thursday morning from 10:00am-11:30am or Feb. 5 - April 16, 6-sessions every other Monday evening from 6:00pm-7:30pm The purpose of this...
Counseling and Mediation in Westlake Village and Thousand Oaks
Counseling and Mediation services in Westlake Village and Thousand Oaks Hello, My name is Marina Edelman, founder of Marina Edelman Counseling & Mediation. I would like to introduce you to my staff and let you know that we are now offering family mediation. My...
How To Keep Your New Year’s Resolution
Guest blogger and associate Maxcy Dancy shares tips on how to keep your New Years Resolution. How many New Year’s resolutions have you made over the years and how many have you actually accomplished? Are you like so many of us who start the year off being super...