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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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How to Establish Healthy Boundaries
By: Other | April 2, 2013
Written by Rebecca Zygar Most of us generally like to help others. This might include offering assistance or being accommodating to the needs of others. But, there are occasions when what we think is helping someone, may actually be hurting them. Sometimes the nicest act we can do for another person is to set and […]
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Child Concepts of Death
By: Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | March 20, 2013
The loss of a loved through death one can be an extraordinarily difficult time for everyone in the family. For children, this can also be a time of confusion and fear. Depending on a child’s age, he or she may not fully understand the concept of death and not yet realize that death is permanent. […]
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Making Goodbyes Easier: A Parent’s Guide to Managing Separation Anxiety in Children
By: Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | March 14, 2013
On Tuesday, March 19, Dr. Rochelle Perper was featured on the FOX5 San Diego morning segment entitled “ The Mommy and Daddy Handbook” to discuss separation anxiety in young children. You can see the video here. In tandem with the segment, Therapy Changes has released A Parent’s Guide to Managing Separation Anxiety in Children. Tearful, […]
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What To Say When Words Are Never Enough: Comforting Others in Grief
By: Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | March 7, 2013
When someone close to you experiences a loss or tragedy, words are never enough. As a caring friend you may find yourself at a loss of what to do or say in the face of a loved one’s grief. During these times it is helpful to know that there is nothing that you can “do” […]
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