September is National Recovery Month
Happy National Recovery Month! All September long, we’re celebrating everyone who’s on the challenging but rewarding journey out of addiction. Addiction can take a lot of forms. Whether alcohol, drugs,...
Dial 988 in Mental Health Crises
When you were little, the adults in your life probably encouraged you to learn two phone numbers: your home phone and 911. Now, there’s a third, extra-easy number to add...
Join Our Caregiver Support Group: 7/22-9/9
Are you a caregiver in the Ventura County area? If so, we’ve got an upcoming support group to come alongside you. At our Caregiver Support Group, we’ll be exploring things...
The Benefits of a Digital Detox
When you think about things that are addictive, your mind probably goes to cigarettes or alcohol. But there’s a sneakier addiction (we’re using the term a little loosely here) that’s...
How to Get Started with Self-Care
We’ve talked about self-care before, and not just because it’s a trending topic. While the relationships with other people in our lives matter, we’re the only ones who can truly...
How to Find a Therapist
We all need a little help sometimes. Maybe you’ve noticed that you don’t feel like yourself, you’ve been up against a challenge you just can’t seem to get around, you’re...
April 16 is National Stress Awareness Day
Stress isn’t always bad. Stress helped us make smart, speedy decisions throughout human history, keeping us safe from predators and risky situations. The issue, though, is that we usually don’t...
Try Spring Cleaning Your Mind
It’s that time of year. As the weather gets warmer in Ventura, a lot of us are throwing our windows open and swapping out our sweaters for sandals. If you’re...
5 Ways You Can Boost Your Mood
Our moods are fickle things. You could be having a great day, but you stub your toe and drop your phone. Those two seemingly small things can be enough to...
What to Expect with Career Counseling
Most of us will spend a good portion of our lives working. Some people see their jobs as a necessary evil, a way to “play the game,” earning the money...