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Start Where You Are: The Lifelong Commitment to Being An Ally

June 8, 2020

coping patterns, culturally affirming therapy, family dynamics, relationship challenges,

I will be the first to admit that I have had to do some hard work recently, and that until the past couple of weeks, I was not always actively thinking about or challenging my own privilege. While I considered myself a feminist and an ally, there was a lot that was happening in our country and that happened in our history, that I didn’t…

Celebrating Thanksgiving with Your Child (or Inner Child)

November 15, 2019

becoming parents, coping patterns, family dynamics, school stress

The holidays bring up a lot of emotions for people of all ages. As adults, it can feel like a lot for us to coordinate travel or host guests from out of town, take time off of work, and/or cook the holiday meal. As parents, we may be adjusting to having our kids at home for Thanksgiving week. Our kids may be experiencing stress of…

The Thanksgiving Holiday: Savoring, Rather Than Surviving, The Holiday—However You Can

November 21, 2018

anxiety counseling, coping patterns, depression therapy, family dynamics, relationship challenges

Even though Los Angeles is as sunny as ever, the winter holidays are, in fact, upon us. This time of year, my social media feeds and inboxes are littered with articles on how to get through the holidays. “How to Survive the Holidays.” “Tips and Tricks to Beat Holiday Stress.” “How to Talk Politics (Or Not) At Thanksgiving Dinner.” These articles are not unwelcome, and…

family dynamics

Start Where You Are: The Lifelong Commitment to Being An Ally

Celebrating Thanksgiving with Your Child (or Inner Child)

The Thanksgiving Holiday: Savoring, Rather Than Surviving, The Holiday—However You Can

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