This post was written by associate therapist Jordana del Feld. In this piece she explores how perfectionism can hinder creativity and enjoyment in various aspects of life and offers techniques to reconnect with the joy of creation by embracing imperfection and focusing on the process rather than the outcome. There’s nothing like the thrill of doing something so well that you...
May is Mental Health Awareness month. While awareness about mental health issues is obviously important all year long, this campaign brings the opportunity to really spotlight not just general mental health but also the issues that are key to the community in any given year. In 2024, Mental Health America announces the theme of Where to Start: Mental Health in...
Today's post was written by our Associate Therapist Dani Gotwalt. Learn more about working with her here. Despite being a therapist who specializes in grief and has experienced my own losses, there are times when someone in my life suffers a loss and I find myself frantically trying to find the “right words” to show them support. This happened a year ago and,...
Self-care can vary between seasons due to changes in weather, daylight hours, and social activities. In spring and summer, warmer weather and longer daylight hours often encourage outdoor activities, such as hiking, gardening, or picnics, which can influence self-care routines. Additionally, the abundance of fresh produce in these seasons may inspire healthier eating habits and opportunities for mindful eating. While...
As you may have seen in the newest issue of our free monthly newsletter, associate therapist Jordana del Feld shared a two-part video on the topic of "how to get out of your own way." Today, we share her accompanying blog post. In it, Jordana discusses the challenge of believing in one's ability to achieve happiness and success, especially when...
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) affects individuals differently. Therefore, the therapeutic approaches required by each person will be unique. However, Somatic Trauma Therapy offers valuable support for many people. This article examines a bit about what PTSD is and why somatic therapy can be a good option. Understanding Complex Trauma and PTSD Complex Trauma (C-PTSD) and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) both...
Center for Mindful Psychotherapy is a non profit collective of approximately 100 Associate Marriage and Family Therapists in the San Francisco Bay Area. You can learn more about each of them from perusing our Therapist Directory. In our Conversations with Clinicians series, we interview therapists so that you get to know them in more depth. They share more about...
Several years ago, one of our associate therapists wrote a blog post here called Why Fit Matters: Finding Your Ideal Therapist. Within that, she asked the question, "what is possible with a compatible therapist?" She gave a response, but we wanted to circle back and expand upon that more today. As individuals traversing the complexities of life, our experiences often...
For many years, we have offered a newsletter to the community bringing you inspiration and information about mental health, psychotherapy, and wellness. It began as a seasonal newsletter and then moved into a monthly one. We have recently switched platforms from MailChimp to Substack so we wanted to reintroduce you to this newsletter in case you're not familiar with it....
Center for Mindful Psychotherapy is a non profit collective of 80 Associate Marriage and Family Therapists in the San Francisco Bay Area. You can learn more about each of them from perusing our Therapist Directory. In our Conversations with Clinicians series, we interview therapists in more depth. They share more about the work that the do, the clients that they...