Blog for Better Living
Sleep Hygiene
By: Other | July 15, 2016
Written by Asal Azizi, Psy.D. A good night’s sleep serves many important functions for our overall health. Physically and psychologically our bodies need to rest and repair overnight, which is essential as one gets older. Specifically, the brain relies on sleep for many cognitive functions such as retaining information and consolidation of memory. Unfortunately, sleep […]
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How Does Psychotherapy Work?
By: Other | July 8, 2016
Written by Kelly Anderson, Ph.D. Not surprisingly, the first time I meet someone, I am often asked “how does therapy work?” Most people I meet with both professionally and personally have either gone to therapy themselves or know someone who has. Generally, when I ask a therapy novice what they know about the process, the […]
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Cognitive Behavior Therapy 101
By: Other | May 31, 2016
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 believe it is the answer to […]
Read MoreAnxiety, Depression, Grief, Personal Improvement, Relationships, Stress, Therapy
The Psychological Benefits of Spending Time in Nature
By: Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | April 1, 2016
I recently took a trip to Death Valley National Park to see the “Super Bloom” of wildflowers – a rare event that is worth seeing. Located in eastern California and Nevada, Death Valley is a unique and special place that has always inspired awe for me. Being in nature helps me with Finding Perspective, as […]
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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. […]
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Am I Just Feeling Sad or is this Depression?
By: Other | February 5, 2016
Written by Kelly Anderson, Ph.D. Is what I am experiencing normal? This is a question that I am often asked when meeting with a new client for the first time. This is particularly true when a person is wondering if they are suffering from depression. Feeling sad, down, or blue is not only a normal […]
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The Healthy Benefits of Helping Others
By: Other | November 2, 2015
Written by Jennifer Wendt, Ph.D. It is one of the most beautiful compensations in life… that no man can sincerely try to help another without helping himself. ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson Have you been feeling blue? Stuck in a rut? Feeling useless or without purpose? Some say the key to happiness is helping others. They […]
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Why Do I Feel This Way?
By: Other | October 19, 2015
Written by Karin Thebus, Psy.D. A checklist to help identify your current state of mind Have you ever had that feeling that everything is just not ok? Your mood is low and motivation just won’t come. Sometimes all we need is to change our perspective a bit and everything starts to feel better. Before giving in to […]
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How 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