Group therapy is a powerful therapeutic approach that leverages the collective strength and shared experiences of individuals to foster healing and personal growth. Unlike individual therapy, group therapy offers a unique dynamic where participants benefit from the support and encouragement of their peers, gaining diverse perspectives and insights that can reshape their understanding of their own challenges. In this collaborative...
These two ongoing donation-based groups began in June 2020 amidst the George Floyd and Breonna Taylor rebellions, the zenith of the covid pandemic, and ongoing racial pandemic centered by today’s modern civil rights movement. As the world continues to turn, these groups remain a landing place for PGM folx to reality test racialized experiences, exist in solidarity, decolonize internalized paradigms,...
This post was written by associate therapist Jordana del Feld. Jordana is a certified Ericksonian hypnotherapist. In this post, she shares a story about the common experience of saving our best things for some later date that never comes and asks us to consider that now, not later, might be the perfect time for joy. “Elena” was deep-dive house-cleaning. As...
Welcome back to Conversations with Clinicians where we interview one of our associate therapists. We like to give you this opportunity to learn more about the way that they work. It can also give you insight into therapeutic modalities, approaches and techniques. Today, meet Elaine Walker, an associate therapist based in San Francisco's Cow Hollow neighborhood. Elaine works somatically to...
Welcome back to Conversations with Clinicians where we interview one of our associate therapists. We like to give you this opportunity to learn more about the way that they work. It can also give you insight into therapeutic modalities, approaches and techniques. Today, meet Ian Silverness, a Hakomi-trained associate therapist in Berkeley, California. What is your therapeutic orientation? Somatic and...
You Are Not Alone: Building community for those living with Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder This is a zoom support group for people who experience PMDD. Navigating life with PMDD is difficult, and often feels very lonely. My intention with this support group is to change that. I want this group/space to be a place where PMDD peeps can come together,...
Welcome back to Conversations with Clinicians where we interview one of our associate therapists. We like to give you this opportunity to learn more about the way that they work. Moreover, they give us some great tips and resources that we hope you’ll find helpful. Today, meet Caroline Lee. She is a California-based associate therapist providing Telehealth therapy. What is...
June is PTSD Awareness Month. Plus, PTSD Screening Day is on June 27th. These awareness dates aim to increase public knowledge about PTSD, encourage those who might be struggling to seek help, and reduce the stigma associated with mental health conditions. Today, we wanted to share some information about what it might be like to get a PTSD assessment. The...
This post was written by associate therapist Jordana del Feld. Jordana is a certified Ericksonian hypnotherapist who shares some tips here for calming down anxiety in any setting. How to Calm Your Anxiety No Matter Where You Are by Associate Therapist Jordana del Feld Have you ever noticed how easy it is to get trapped in an anxiety spiral? As...
This month we are sharing information about LGBTQ+ mental health in honor of Pride Month. Much of this information comes from Mental Health America. So far, we shared their infographic of key statistics, an article on the impact of family support on mental health, and how identity shows up in therapy. Today, we're sharing three specific areas that MHA highlighted this year:...