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The Psychological Benefits of Bonding with a Pet
By: Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | February 20, 2016
For those of you who have visited our Point Loma office recently, you may have met our new furry friend, Rue. Rue was brought to us by our Billing Operations Manager, Monique. Rue is not just an office pet, but his presence is a wonderful adjunct to the therapy experience for some of our clients. […]
Read MoreMental Health – Let’s Talk About It
By: Other | February 15, 2016
Written by Asal Azizi, Psy.D. As a Psychologist I am often subjected to a variety of jokes or comments regarding my field of work when others discover what I do for a living. There is misguided humor about “those crazy people”, awkward moments when someone tells me they once saw a “shrink”, but “it didn’t work”, […]
Read MoreAnxiety, Personal Improvement, Relationships, Stress, Therapy
Healthy Ways to Express Anger in a Relationship
By: Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | January 29, 2016
No matter how much we love our partner, or how happy we may be in our relationship, feelings of anger are inevitable. Bottling up your anger or expressing it in the wrong way can damage trust and result in a loss of intimacy in your relationship. However, expressing anger in a healthy way will help […]
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Emotionally Preparing for the Holidays
By: Other | December 7, 2015
Written by Jennifer Wendt, Ph.D. As we arrive in the holiday season we journey through a powerful emotional experience. While the magic of the holidays can be a wonderful time, most of us do not experience bliss at every step of the journey. There are often emotional highs and lows experienced throughout the season. We […]
Read MoreLessons in Forgiveness
By: Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | November 23, 2015
People often ask me: “Do I have to forgive in order to heal?” This is a very powerful question. Whether we have been wronged by a spouse who is unfaithful, a parent who let us down as a child, or a friend who betrayed our confidence, the question of whether and how to forgive often […]
Read MoreThe Importance of Instilling Values
By: Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | November 9, 2015
Recently the team at Therapy Changes participated in a half-day workshop facilitated by Dr. Sherry Nooravi at Strategy Meets Performance. The topic of this workshop was developing “Company Values.” You may have heard of this trend in larger corporations like Whole Foods and Zappos. Successful and innovative companies like these are realizing the importance of […]
Read MoreHow to Not Take Things Personally
By: Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | October 12, 2015
Don’t take anything personally. This is the second agreement of Don Miguel Ruiz’s classic, The Four Agreements. As the author writes so eloquently in his book: “Whatever happens around you, don’t take it personally…nothing other people do is because of you. It is because of themselves. All people live in their own dream, in their […]
Read MoreAnxiety, Depression, Personal Improvement, Relationships, Stress
How to Help Someone with Anxiety
By: Other | September 21, 2015
Written by Francine Martinez, Ph.D. Anxiety is a condition that can close you off to others. For friends and family of those living with anxiety, this can represent a serious challenge. You want to help them deal with their condition, but you don’t know how to help them or what you can say to snap […]
Read MoreVulnerability
By: Other | September 8, 2015
Written by Karin Thebus, Psy.D. I recently had a discussion with some friends about being vulnerable and what that really means. One of my friends stated that she had been vulnerable to another person and did not get the response she wanted, so why would she open herself up that way again. I thought that […]
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