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Slow Down – Surviving A Crisis: Part 2 of 3
Impulsivity is the enemy when dealing with someone in crisis. When one is living through a difficult situation, the mind is not functioning at full capacity. Resources are low, and the ability to cope...
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“We walk in circles, so limited by our own anxieties that we can no longer distinguish between true and false, between the gangster’s whim and the purest ideal.” Ingrid Bergman Several years ago I sat...
View ArticleHealing From Trauma
We all go through challenging things from time to time, and the struggle with one’s mental health is not a reflection of one’s strength or weakness. That false belief can lead to negative and fearful...
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Healing Anxiety
Healing Modern Anxieties in a Shifting World There is a lot of anxiety in the world right now. We are in the middle of an election year, and things like threats of pandemic and global warming bring...
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Embracing Anxiety
Embracing Anxiety: 3 Tips from a Licensed Therapist Have you recently worked with a therapist? Each year, therapists help people with high anxiety find calm, stability, and relief. Anxiety affects...
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Managing Holiday Stress: 3 Tips from our Therapists
People may joke about “staying sane” during the holidays, but the saying holds. Each winter, navigating holiday stress is difficult for many people. Depending on one’s life experiences, the holidays...
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Psychiatric Center Grand Opening, Monterey
North American Mental Health Services is celebrating our Grand Opening in Monterey, CA. Professionals and community members are welcomed to attend the celebration. Refreshments and appetizers will be...
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3 Tips for Self Soothing: Simple Ways To Ease Anxiety and Depression
Self soothing refers to the ability to regulate your body and emotions with actionable steps. The following actions can bring a sense of calm back to the day. Young children can also incorporate these...
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How To Use A Life Balance Wheel: Tips From A Therapist
A therapist may provide self-assessment tools like a “life balance wheel” to help people reflect and change their habits. It is always a good time to reflect on how grounded you feel in various areas...
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Mental Health for College Students
Starting college is an exciting and potentially anxiety-inducing time. Some people love new experiences, opportunities, and challenges, while other people can find it overwhelming to be immersed in a...
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