On the surface, it might seem like a simple thing. But you’re probably aware that your mood plays a powerful role in your wellbeing. Even so, a lot of the […]
In the middle of an ongoing global health crisis, we’ve talked a lot about physical wellness. But October reminds us that there’s another important component to health: emotional wellness. And […]
Suicide is a very stigmatized topic and often super uncomfortable for people to talk about. But it’s important to talk about because it’s actually the tenth leading cause of death […]
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, […]