by Other | Jul 21, 2017 | Children, Mindfulness, Sleep/Relaxation, Stress
Written by Joy Francisco, Ph.D. Mindfulness, meaning focused awareness, is a concept of increasing popularity among mental health professionals. Mindfulness training for clients focuses on internal and external experiences in the present moment without judgment....
by Jen McWaters, Psy.D. | Jun 9, 2017 | Mindfulness, Personal Improvement
Are you stuck in a place you do not want to be? Are you disheartened to find a great distance between who you are and the person you would like to be? Are you stuck in old patterns, habits, or autopilot behaviors? Do you experience thoughts that discourage change...
by Jen McWaters, Psy.D. | Mar 30, 2017 | Children, Mindfulness, Parenting
Take a moment to pause and reflect on the word “parent”. If you are a parent, you might be thinking about the daily challenges you face: alone-time is probably non-existent, and despite feeling successful at work or in other areas, you might feel ineffective as a...
by Other | Jan 27, 2017 | Mindfulness, Personal Improvement, Stress
Written by Kelly Anderson, Ph.D. Many people have difficulty controlling their impulses. At one time or another, we may act on urges to stay home from work on a rainy day or raise an angry voice in disagreement. Such impulses arise daily. For some, they come...
by Jen McWaters, Psy.D. | Dec 10, 2016 | Mindfulness, Personal Improvement, Relationships, Stress
Changes, stress, and obstacles seem to be an inevitable part of life. Part of effectively coping with these challenges is learning how to be flexible and adapt to the pain that enters our lives. Pain can take the form of many things, including intense emotion, loss,...
by Other | Dec 2, 2016 | Holidays, Mindfulness, Personal Improvement
Written by Kelly Anderson, Ph.D. Winter has finally made its way to San Diego! Along with the cooler weather and shorter nights, many Americans are finding themselves in the middle of the holiday season. Whether or not this time of year holds significance for...
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