“Man up.” It’s a phrase you probably hear relatively often, and you might have even used it yourself. Plenty of people say it to tell someone else it’s time to […]
Summer is upon us! On the one hand, summer break can provide more flexibility in your schedule. With yourself or the kids out of school, you have more freedom to […]
When someone you love experiences loss, your first thought is usually about how you help them. But a lot of us get stuck there. It can be hard to know […]
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 […]