Maybe you’ve been feeling down or stressed. Maybe someone else in your life is going through a challenging season and you want to build tools to help them. Whatever your...
Summer’s far from over here in Ventura. Sure, technically, the autumn equinox might be right around the corner. But anyone who has spent any time in Ventura County knows that...
Public understanding of mental health has come a long way. Take Simone Biles’s recent Olympic run as an example. A decade ago, she probably would have been shamed for “not...
Therapy doesn’t have to mean sitting in a room and talking with someone, although that works really well for a lot of people. Here at the Ventura Counseling & Wellness...
With the summer in full swing, you’re probably looking for opportunities to enjoy the beautiful weather. And there’s no better way to do that than with a little gathering al...
Pretty much everyone will experience dissociation at some point during their lives. If you’ve ever had an out-of-body experience or felt totally numb to what’s happening around you, it was...
It’s normal for summer to be warm, but this year is off to a particularly hot start. And since Ventura County often sees its hottest days in September and October,...
Now that the state has reopened and Ventura’s feeling like its old self again, we know a lot of people have been looking forward to the upcoming holiday weekend. With...
In some ways, the summer season can be a huge help to our all-around wellbeing. With more opportunities to get outside and get some sunlight, many people feel mentally healthier...
During the pandemic, we saw the animal shelters empty out — such wonderful news! So many individuals found themselves isolated, lonely, or with a lot more free time as they...