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Pregnancy is supposed to be a joyful time that helps you prepare to bring a new life into the world. When the season doesn’t end with a healthy baby in...

As a parent, you want to protect and nurture your child. That often translates to a desire to make life as easy and comfortable for them as possible. That gets...

Your child has reached adulthood. Congratulations! That’s a major milestone. And it opens up a whole new world of opportunity.  Now that they’re a young adult, you can step out...

When we talk about lifestyle interventions for mental health challenges, a healthy diet almost always comes up. What you put into your body has a direct impact on how you...

In theory, welcoming your long-awaited little one marks one of the most special seasons of your life. In reality, a lot of new parents feel scared and overwhelmed as they...

The evidence is conclusive.  Too much screen time in kids and teens correlates with an uptick in anxiety, depression, hyperactivity, and aggressive behaviors. Per one study, the more TV time...

In recent years, quite a bit of work has happened to help kids with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). A lot of young people have come up through school at a time...

Here at the Ventura Counseling & Wellness Center, we’re winding down our year. As we leave our offices and head out to enjoy the holiday season, we want to say...

Life can be more difficult for people living on the autism spectrum. Understanding social cues can be challenging, and communication might feel extra burdensome. Hypersensitivity can make situations overwhelming. And...

By Rachel Lee, Pre-Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Most of us have to work. Unfortunately, this necessity of life can introduce a range of stressors. To help you manage them,...