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...
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
When it comes to mental health, things are changing in both bad and good ways. Let’s get the bad news out of the way first: mental health challenges are on...
Kids Need Mental Health Care, Too
When you think about a child leading a healthy, happy life, you probably think about them finding activities they enjoy, making friends, eating a well-balanced diet, and getting plenty of...
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...
Moving and Grief: It’s Normal to Feel Loss
When we’re approaching a big move, people usually assume we’re excited. And, yes, there’s probably a thrilling element as we head into a new season. But making a significant move...
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...
The Science of Music Therapy
You probably know the feeling. You’re having a crummy day, but a good song comes on. Something about the music lifts your mood. By the time the last note plays,...