The role of an employer is critical. It comes with the responsibility of keeping track of each employee, maintaining a safe work environment for each employee, upholding a code of ethics, establishing trust, and preserving morale. When there is a collective hardship like COVID-19, you as an employer have to step up to honor the…
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CBT For Negative Thought Patterns
Our own thoughts can get in the way of experiencing fulfillment. They leave our minds as rapidly as they come in, yet even in the briefest of moments, they can impact us deeply. To have a good quality of life, we must be conscious of how we think. Automatic Thinking These are the thoughts that…
The Problem With Pushing Productivity
The “work hard, play hard” hustle culture of the US applauds long hours, short leave, and scarfing down lunch at the desk while simultaneously keeping an eye on a screen. Yet, with so much time spent dedicated to the job, there is little time left for “play”– many, at most, get two weeks of undisturbed…
Working Through a Depression in Los Angeles During College
Recent studies show that mental health issues are rampant in colleges. Up to 50% of students reported having poor mental health and 50% said they suffer from anxiety that affects their performance in school. The responsibilities bestowed on students to do well in multiple classes and focus on their future is an overwhelm that affects…
Shifting Your Couples Therapy Online
March saw a 32% increase in reported mental health issues–related to stress induced by the global crisis. The worries vary from person-to-person but there are similar themes: health, safety, finances, social withdrawal, relationships, and personal conflict. Collectively, we have a lot on our plates and it may feel instinctual to focus on the tangible issues…
Free Tele-Therapy Groups for Anxiety and Stress
Trauma and Beyond Psychological Center is now offering free online groups for Californians dealing with stress, anxiety or depression. These psycho-educational groups will help you to learn tools to use while sheltering at home! We are in this together and by staying connected and doing what we can to help one another we will make it through. We are offering 2…