Losing someone dear to you transforms your life overnight. Suddenly, the world you once knew feels like it no longer exists. As you navigate the days ahead, the pain might...
After living through a traumatic experience, many people want to keep their minds off it as much as possible. By maintaining a busy mind, you might feel better able to...
Mental health is extremely personal and we understand that opening up about it can pose real challenges. That said, there can be something reassuring in learning that you’re not alone...
Our teams at the West Valley Counseling Center and the Ventura Counseling & Wellness Center have the benefit of being led by Sharon Burnett, PhD. Dr. Burnett studied under and...
Guest post by Melissa Howard from Stop Suicide Embarking on a personal development journey can be as exciting as it is daunting. The thrill of self-improvement often comes with the challenge...
Traumatic experiences can have a profound impact on the human mind and contribute to shaping our perspective of the world and relationships. While you can’t always have immediate control of...
It’s National Pet Day tomorrow! And since more than 70% of American households have a pet, it feels like an occasion well worth celebrating. Need another reason to give your...
Guest post by Melissa Howard from Stop Suicide In the bustling rhythm of a world that often spotlights extroverted attributes, if you’re an introvert, you might find it challenging to...
The National Institute of Mental Health estimates that one in eight kids struggles with anxiety, and between the ages of 13 and 18, roughly 25% of teens struggle with this...
Last week, we talked about how a child’s environment and relationships affect their development. Today, we want to stay in a similar vein. Instead of sharing how a child’s external...