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Conversations with Your Children

By: Other | June 14, 2013

Written by Fabiola Figueroa, Ph.D. Being a parent during this generation can be as rewarding as it can be challenging. As society evolves and the family unit is redefined and increases in diversity, as a parent, it is important to think about what kind of relationship you would like to have with your child, what […]

Children, Family

How to Keep the Fire Burning in a Relationship

By: Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | June 4, 2013

A long-term healthy relationship takes hard work. This fact is often overlooked because it is easy to become complacent or comfortable in long term relationships or marriages. However, a small increase in time and energy spent on the relationship can reap great rewards. When our relationships are working well, everything else in our lives runs […]

Relationships, Therapy

Terror At The Finish Line: Understanding Trauma Reaction After The Boston Marathon Attacks

By: Other | May 29, 2013

Written by Fabiola Figueroa, Ph.D. The culture of athletic events has developed over the course of thousands of years. Athleticism has been defined and viewed as a sign of physical strength and incredible focus. Some say that certain athletes are on the verge of being superheroes. Over time, athleticism has come to be viewed as […]

Grief, Therapy

A Parent’s Guide to Managing the Transition to College with Your Son/Daughter Part 2

By: Other | May 24, 2013

Written by Francine Martinez, Ph.D. High school graduation is behind us, thank you notes are written, graduation parties are over, and summer jobs are now confirmed…so what’s next? The summer before your student leaves for college is an important transition time for him/her, there will be expectations of time with you and an unspoken assumption […]

Children, Family

Being a Stepmother on Mother’s Day

By: Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | May 13, 2013

Mother’s Day is a time for Mom to be acknowledged for the hard work and unconditional love she offers to her children and family. It is typically celebrated as a time for Mom to bask in the glow of love and attention from her partner and children. For stepmoms, Mother’s Day can trigger the deepest […]

Children, Family, Relationships

Pets as Therapy

By: Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | May 7, 2013

For those of you who visit our office regularly, and who may have come on that “special Thursday” once a month, you may have met our furry friend, Kalvin. He is a beautiful German Shepard brought to us by our Client Care Director, Rebecca. What started out as an experiment has proven to be a […]

Therapy

A Parent’s Guide to Managing the Transition to College with Your Son/Daughter, Part I

By: Other | April 30, 2013

Written by Francine Martinez, Ph.D. There are many milestones in our life that lead us to pause and reflect on our changing roles; becoming a parent and then seeing them grow into adulthood are two of those milestones. In “another life” I had the pleasure of working in university settings, experiencing and witnessing the process […]

Children, Family

Therapy Changes Joins the San Diego Victim Assistance Coordinating Council in Recognition of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week

By: Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | April 23, 2013

Each April since 1981, the US Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) has recognized National Crime Victims’ Rights Week to honor crime victims and those who advocate on their behalf. This year’s Crime Victims’ Week will be April 21-27. The theme is “New Challenges; New Solutions.” This theme reflects both the progress that has been […]

Grief, Stress

What Do Dreams Mean?

By: Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | April 17, 2013

Have you ever had a dream so vivid and realistic that you had the sense that it had actually happened? If the answer is ‘yes,’ then you are not alone. For some, dreams can be so powerful that they find themselves thinking of the dream for days, or even weeks at a time. New research […]

Sleep/Relaxation

Stress Free Tax Day

By: Other | April 9, 2013

Written by Fabiola Figueroa, Ph.D. It’s that time of year again. Uncle Sam has arrived. As April 15th approaches, many individuals feel an increase in stress about the uncertainty of the outcome of their taxes. Historically, money has been a national concern. According to the American Psychological Association (2009), 80% of Americans perceive the current […]

Personal Improvement, Stress