Category: For Clients

As a marriage therapist, I have observed that finances tend to be a topic that is regularly brought up. It is essential to remember that in a relationship/marriage, you are a team and need to work collaboratively. Being honest with your partner about finances is an important aspect of transparency and trust. Listen to podcasts […]

Active and Reflective Listener In my lifetime, I have had the opportunity to meet genuine, caring, and charismatic leaders. Those who demonstrate these characteristics are admired and easy to follow. First, influential leaders have excellent social skills to interact with and motivate people. Starting a conversation and maintaining a conversation is key to developing a […]

              Preparing to lose a loved one is a challenging situation in life. The problem can cause confusion, sadness, and anger. There are different stages of grief, but they do not happen linearly. The emotions can be inconsistent; however, having these feelings is normal. When this happens, it is essential to practice self-advocacy skills to […]

When the temperatures are nice, I always enjoy going for long walks. There are lots of benefits to walking. The hippocampus– gets bigger as a result of exercise; reverses the aging of the brain. It slows done cognitive decline. 2. Heart function- increases pulse rate and improves the heart to get stronger 3. Lung capacity- […]

Introduction In this short blog, learn about the positive impact that laughing has on your health. It has been proven that laughing boosts your immune system, relieves pain, and it improves your mood. Some of the videos embedded in this blog will provide further details on the impact that laughter has on your biopsychosocial well-being. […]

Introduction As a therapist, I often get asked how long it will take to make changes in behavior. In order to make changes in behavior there is a process and it takes time; therefore, patience and consistency are key characteristics to move toward the right direction. First, there needs to be a will to want […]

There are lots of benefits of having a pet. In the United States, approximately 70% of people have a pet. When you’re petting your fury friend, the love hormone oxytocin is released in your body, which allows you to feel connected to your pet. Additionally, you can even practice mindfulness with your pet! Now watch […]

I have compiled a comprehensive list of resources that may be helpful to you as a client. Anxiety Disorders Defining Anxiety Disorders Five Major Anxiety Disorders Panic Disorder Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Calm Clinic Depression Introduction to Depression Depression Screener Depression Screener 2 Eating Disorders Definition of Eating Disorders Symptoms and Causes Eat Right Something Fishy […]

Introduction: This summer I have been watching docuseries on Netflix that teach about mental health. I will provide the top 5 docuseries that I recommend to help address depression, stress, anxiety, and insomnia. Explained, The Mind The Mind docuseries is very interesting because it teaches about memory, sleep, anxiety, and mindfulness. Each episode is approximately […]

Introduction This is part-3 to the series that I have written on Emotional Intelligence. When there is a problem, you must be able to identify your own emotions and the emotions of others regarding the problem at hand. Addressing a problem requires being able to manage stress in an effective manner. While addressing a problem […]