There is something special about being in a group setting and being represented, seeing yourself in others, by seeing people like you –making it often easier to relate in this way to the difficult experiences you may have shared. For women, that refuge exists in women-only gatherings. That is because women’s groups have the power…
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Getting Help For Loved Ones with Compulsive and Maladaptive Behaviors
Maladaptive and Compulsive Behaviors of any kind does not solely cause turmoil to the individual, it strains all types of relationships–partner, family, friends, colleagues–and can even bring them to an end. Instinctively, we want to help those we care about, after all, it is tough to witness someone who is hurting themselves and others in…
Nightmares During Coronavirus: How Global Anxiety Affects Sleep
There is a bizarre phenomenon going around–vivid dreaming during the days of quarantine. People across the globe have reported experiencing intense dreams (or nightmares) related to the virus, and a clear memory of the dream. While the current state of the globe is unique, researchers have an idea of why this anomaly exists. The Coronavirus…
Tips for Practicing Gratitude
Willie Nelson once said “When I started counting my blessings, my whole life turned around.” To be thankful for something everyday can reshape your worldview. The simple act of appreciation can transform your life, especially if you are prone to using escapism to avoid anxiety and depression. Ways to Show Gratitude: Jot it Down: Choose…
Trauma Resiliency Model and Other Treatment Modalities Online
Have you suffered or witnessed something traumatic, which has led to fears and anxiety that have held you back in life? Do you feel like you’re not always (or rarely) in control of your emotions and you don’t know why? Here at the Trauma and Beyond Psychological Center(R), we offer many different treatment modalities that…
Trauma Therapy in Los Angeles that Works Around Your Life
As of this writing, the COVID-19 pandemic continues. For the safety of our staff and our clients, we have implemented teletherapy services. Therapy sessions and our Intensive Outpatient Program and PHP/Day-Treatment Program are now being done through tele-therapy. Instead of coming to our facility, patients will be able to receive help from home. This means…