by Other | May 31, 2016 | Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Personal Improvement, Relationships, Stress, Therapy
Written by Asal Azizi, Psy.D. As a therapist who provides Cognitive Behavior Therapy, I often meet with new clients who have heard a thing or two about CBT work, but have never experienced it. As a new client, you may be intimidated by the idea of undergoing CBT or...
by Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | May 20, 2016 | Children, Family, Grief, Parenting, Relationships
The cover story of the San Diego Reader, titled We Shared this Bond discusses the importance of group support for children who have lost a mother. The article features a San Diego-based program, Chula’s Mission. Chula’s Mission was founded in 2010 by Lyndsey Ruiz...
by Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | May 26, 2015 | Grief
Over the years I have had both the privilege and pleasure of working with many clients and their families who are grieving the loss of a loved one. Many of my client’s will ask, “Will this pain ever go away?” Recognizing the grieving is a unique and challenging...
by Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | Feb 17, 2015 | Children, Family, Grief, Personal Improvement, Relationships, Stress, Therapy
I recently came back from a dirtbiking trip to Death Valley and the surrounding area refreshed and refocused. There are many things that I love about dirtbiking like the opportunity to explore new places and be physically challenged. However, the aspect of the sport...
by Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | Sep 27, 2014 | Grief, Stress
Most people experience some emotionally traumatic events, ranging from the manageable to the overwhelming, over the course of their lifetimes. Yet, few people know how to help with the emotional aftermath of traumatic events. Both victims and witnesses of trauma may...
by Other | Aug 15, 2014 | Grief, Stress, Therapy
Written by Francine Martinez, Ph.D. Like many of you I found myself shocked and dismayed with the recent death of Robin Williams. He was a public figure who made us laugh, showed us that humor and silliness is an acceptable way to understand the world, and he helped...
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