Mental Health Insight
Steering The Ship
by Sean Carvey, M.A., LMFT A constant thing I find myself saying in session is that we live our best and most happiest versions of ourselves when we are living in the present. I think clients often get annoyed by this, though, because of how intangible a concept this...
What to do with holiday stress
By Misty Noster, M.S., LMFTA In honor of National Stress Awareness Day and with the upcoming holiday season what better time to take a moment and acknowledge the inevitable—holiday stress. With the approaching holiday season, many of us immerse ourselves with...
Growth and Resilience after a Suicide Loss
By Daisy Surjo Vergara, M.S., LMHC, RPT-S We cannot deny that suicide is such an epidemic. It is the raging silent war that goes unnoticed, and as it should, there are some awareness movements in building community of support, and calls for better screening for...
Your Thought Is Your Superpower!
By Daisy Surjo Vergara, M.S., NCC, LMHC, RPT-S In honoring World Mental Health Day and National Depression Screening Day, I am hoping to motivate others to raise awareness and to urge others to screen for any depression, anxiety, or any mood-related disorder. In...
September is National Suicide Awareness month
By Misty Noster, M.S., LMFTA While suicide is never an easy topic to discuss, the consequences of never seeking help can prove more dire. Whether you are seeking information for yourself or a loved one, know that assistance is always available. If you or a loved one...
Building blocks to your child’s good mental health
By Daisy Vergara, LMHC, RPT Building a child’s mental health is much like building a house. A good house needs a good foundation, with good building materials and as with any new building, the foundation needs to set in properly or there will be cracks in it. We also...
Impact of failed New Year’s Resolution on mental health and how to set realistic goals
New Year’s resolutions usually are like some of those promises that are meant to be broken. A very small, handful number of people complete the resolutions they set out for at the start of the new year. Not being able to successfully complete goals you set for...
3 ways to inculcate intrinsic motivation in your child and encourage a lifelong of positive behavior
By Daisy Surjo Vergara, M.S., LMHC, NCC, RPT “Should I give my child stickers or candy for good behaviors?” I often have parents asking me this question in child therapy, with some worry in their minds hoping they were not bribing their children with stickers or...
