Do you find yourself getting increasingly angry during the summer months? Hotter temperatures, physical discomfort, disrupted routines, and travel stress can all lead to summer anger. You don't have to just grin and bear it. There are some easy anger management tips to help you manage your symptoms and begin to feel better. What Is Summertime Anger? The seasons affect...[ read more ]
This blog post about Social Emotional Learning for Adults (SEL) was written by associate therapist Julie K. Peters. You can learn more about Julie from this therapist interview. If you are interested in working with Julie, or any of our other therapists, contact us today. Selling SEL: a blogpost by: Julie K. Peters “Emotional learning is not a quick or...[ read more ]
Do you keep plants in your home or office? Plant-keeping is one of the hobbies that grew exponentially during the pandemic. People instinctively seemed to know that they needed the healing nature of living beings, plants included. Plants have been shown to improve mental health in a variety of ways. And, it turns out, taking care of plants might inspire...[ read more ]
Do you enjoy getting information from podcasts? They can be inspirational, educational, informational, and motivational. If it's a form of learning that you enjoy, then you might want to check out these inspiring mental health and wellness podcasts: 1. LatinX Therapy LatinX Therapy is a bilingual podcast with episodes in Spanish every other week. Host Adriana Alejandre is an LMFT...[ read more ]
Sometimes you need a good belly laugh. And sometimes you really just need a good long cry. You might do both of those things in therapy. However, you might also reap the benefits of laughing and crying in many other places in the San Francisco Bay Area. Are some places better than others for these things? We asked our California...[ read more ]
Obviously, we think that therapy is a great way to take care of yourself. However, there are also many other things that you can incorporate into your self-care routine. Many of these things are free or affordable. The more of them you try, the more tools you might have to help you through life's challenges. Here are some of the...[ read more ]
We interview the therapists in our collective about a variety of different topics. Of course, we love to learn what it is like to work with them, what types of modalities and beliefs inform their practice, and so forth. However, we also just like to get tips and recommendations for them on a life well-lived. For example, we love to...[ read more ]
Things are changing around us yet again in terms of living in a pandemic. San Francisco has dropped most of its mask mandates for now. People are making more plans, attending parties, going back to work in offices, and booking plane tickets. Even if you work in a restaurant or a hospital where you've had to go be amongst many...[ read more ]
Self-care is a buzzword and we have to be careful how we use it. All too often, self care habits can feel like just another overwhelming thing on a long to-do list. However, we can improve our lives when we carefully choose the self care tips that actually align with our values as well as our current needs. Self Care...[ read more ]
Many people shiver negatively at the idea of creating New Year's Resolutions. There is something too hard, too rigid, too filled with expectation about that age-old practice. And yet, beginning the new year with an eye towards what you want to see develop can be immensely powerful. Instead of holding yourself to a resolution, consider opening yourself up to the...[ read more ]