By Cristina Ferreira, RMHCI, RMFTI, NCC Self-improvement is one of those words that can sound a bit overwhelming. Still, at its core, it’s all about making …
Are You in the Right Classroom? Career Check-In for Attorneys
Summer is winding down. Kids are back to school. School zone lights are back on. There are new teachers, new classrooms, new schedules, new expectations …
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Why Stress is Good for Kids
In my last blog, Why Boredom is Good for Kids, we talked about how being bored sparks creativity, and how it teaches children to keep themselves …
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The Emotional Side of Going Back to School
Izaskun Cruz, LMFT When we think about going back to school, our minds usually jump straight to the practical stuff. Buying supplies, sorting out schedules, …
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Back to School, Back to You
There’s something about back-to-school season that feels like a reset. Calendars fill back up, routines return, and after the loose rhythm of summer, a sense …
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Walk with Purpose in the Direction You’re Going
Yesterday morning, as I was scrolling through Instagram, a reel from Reese Witherspoon stopped me mid-scroll. She said she often tells her own three kids …
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Purposeful Parenting Starts With You
We’re great at measuring success at work: · deadlines hit, · problems solved, · teams led. Then we walk in the door and step into …
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Parenting by Design, Not Default: An Introduction to Purposeful Parenting
By Jorge Sanchez, RMHCI Let me start with something I hear all the time from parents sitting across from me in session: “I swore I’d never …
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Why Boredom Is Good for Kids
At Coral Gables Counseling Center, we often have what we call Meeting of the Minds, better known as MOM meetings. These are meetings where psychologists, …
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Purpose Isn’t Found. It’s Chosen.
Clients come to me “searching” for their purpose. But what if purpose isn’t something you find? What if it’s something you choose? It’s easy to …
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“I’m Fine”. Sure. Let’s Unpack That.
Let’s be honest. “I’m fine” is one of the most loaded phrases in the English language, and most of the time, it’s a lie. Not …
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What About Him? Understanding the Emotional Biology of Men
We’ve come a long way in creating more space for emotional awareness, especially around women’s mental health. But there’s a blind spot that still lingers …
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How Sports Psychology is Helping Young Men Open Up
As a therapist, I work with people from all walks of life. Some arrive in the middle of a crisis, while others are simply looking …
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Why Men Freeze During Relationship Conflict (And How to Thaw)
By Pete Hermida, RMHCI, NCC, MA It is a scenario that plays out in millions of relationships: An argument starts. The emotional temperature in the …
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Be a Man
The comedian Bill Burr has a great bit (though NSFW) where he talks about wanting to carve a pumpkin at Halloween. But he can’t – …
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Mental Health Myths
As we close May and Mental Health Awareness month, we are sharing this last bonus blog by Vicki as a reminder. A reminder that mental …
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Therapy is for Kids Too – And That’s OK
When most people think about therapy, they usually picture adults talking about stress, relationships, or work problems. But the truth is, kids go through hard …
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Emotional Exhaustion in Everyday Life
By Izaskun Cruz, LMFT Sometimes we don’t realize emotional exhaustion because technically we are still functioning. We still wake up every morning, go to work, …
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Love Lab: Rethinking Modern Dating
By Vanessa Molina, LMFT Hey there! Yeah, you – Do you ever find yourself in conversations about the dating world where you’re talking for hours… …
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What Can Individuals Do to Prevent Suicide?
Trigger Warning: Suicide Suicide is a difficult topic to discuss, but it is one we cannot afford to ignore. Suicide is defined as “the act or …
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Boundaries – Real or a Cover-Up?
I believe in boundaries because, for a long time, I didn’t have any. The result? I got very sick. Eight years ago, I was diagnosed …
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Demystifying Hypnosis in Therapy
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Monday, September 02, 2024
Entering a state of trance that’s just right for you. Hypnosis has been around for the past 1,000 years give or take and varies wildly …
“Should I?” Understanding the Difference Between Indecision and Careful Analysis
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, August 28, 2024
“Should I?” This is a question I get asked often by clients, family, and friends. AND, me. It’s a tricky question because it’s a question …
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Making Friends in High School and Taking Care of Your Mental Health
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, August 07, 2024
As we all know, school starts soon, and many parents across the country are already buying school supplies and uniforms and preparing their kids for …
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Social Media and Heading Back to School
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, August 07, 2024
As our kids head back to school, they’re not just lugging backpacks, books, laptops/ipads– they’re also carrying the weight of social media. Strange how social …
Purposeful Parenting is Relational Parenting
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, July 31, 2024
By Bianca Gabay, National Certified Counselor The funny thing about parenting is that, despite all good intentions, a clear plan, and the surplus of resources …
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From Unpurposeful Parenting to Purposeful GrandParenting
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Sunday, July 14, 2024
When I was raising my three kids – now adults with their own kids – my parenting was anything but purposeful. It was very reactive. …
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How to Become a Purposeful Father and Mother
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Saturday, July 06, 2024
By: Izakun Cruz, LMFT When I read about purposeful parenting, the first word that caught my attention was “purposeful.” As a mother myself, I’ve been …
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How to Improve Your Parent-Child Relationship
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, July 03, 2024
As a parent, your relationship with your child is one of the most important in your life. A strong and healthy relationship between parents and …
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The Man or the Bear?
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, June 26, 2024
I was scrolling through Tik Tok the other day and was absolutely enraptured by a video of a woman telling a story of a terrifying …
Breaking the Silence: Promoting Mental Health Awareness Among Teenage Boys
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Tuesday, June 18, 2024
By Izakun Cruz, LMFT To become a healthy man, we must first learn to be one. Society and cultures have not left much space for …
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Boost Your Bro: The Lowdown on Testosterone Checks
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Sunday, June 09, 2024
Gentlemen, gather ’round. It’s time we have a little chat about something near and dear to our hearts: testosterone. Yes, that magical hormone responsible for …
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The Importance of Kids Participating in Summer Camp
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Saturday, June 08, 2024
School is finally ending, and kids are excited that summer is about to begin. Most kids are hoping to stay home, relax with their electronics, …
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“Boys Don’t Cry”= Men Suffering in Silence
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, June 05, 2024
By Cristina Ferreira, RMFTI, RMHCI There is often a big misconception when it comes to men’s mental health. The idea that men don’t struggle with …
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Navigating and Overcoming a Toxic Work Environment
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Thursday, May 30, 2024
A toxic work environment can severely impact your mental and physical health, leading to stress, anxiety, and decreased productivity. Identifying the signs and navigating your …
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Thank You (I’m Grateful 🙏), Next…
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Saturday, May 25, 2024
While preparing for my forty-first tour around the sun , and reflecting on where I am in my life today, I came across these words from Yung …
Mental Health Awareness – Let’s Become Aware
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, May 15, 2024
So, it’s Mental Health Awareness Month. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, I obviously am so grateful for the awareness that has been created around …
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Yoga for Mental Health
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, May 08, 2024
Yoga has been a viral sensation gaining popularity over the western hemisphere for the past several decades. But what is yoga exactly? Is it a …
What do you want?
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Saturday, April 27, 2024
“What do you want?” When I ask my clients, this question the response is a blank stare. When they do respond the response is “What …
Our Happiness – Our Responsibility
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, April 17, 2024
When we look for our happiness, many of us look for it outside of ourselves. We expect it to come from our significant other. We …
Keeping Your Mental Health in Check
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, April 10, 2024
In the realm of self-improvement, physical health often is the focus. We hit the gym, watch what we eat, and schedule check-ups to keep our …
Getting What You Want
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Friday, April 05, 2024
There are two steps to getting what you want: 1) Knowing what you want; and 2) Taking intentional steps to get it Both are about …
Embracing Imperfection
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Friday, March 01, 2024
In a world fixated on flawlessness, the pursuit of perfection can feel like an endless race with no finish line in sight. Society and social …
Celebrating Black Psychologists in Mental Health
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, February 21, 2024
By Alexis N. Upshaw, RI, MHC Black History Month is upon us and, with February being a month that celebrates love, I want to take …
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Life is a Roller Coaster
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Tuesday, February 13, 2024
In a few days, I will turn 50. Many people have been asking me how it feels to turn the big 5-0; honestly, I’m not …
True Self-Love
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, February 07, 2024
Yes, self love is gratitude journals, and bubble baths…face masks and lazy Saturdays. It’s also treat yourself days and hanging with the guys/gals. But let’s …
Brushstrokes of Time – The Masterpiece of a Life Lived
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, January 24, 2024
As I was getting dressed yesterday, I saw a scar on my body, then another, then another, and another. And it made me think of …
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Embracing a Fresh Start: Successfully Navigating a Career Change in 2024
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Welcome to a brand-new year filled with endless possibilities! If you’re considering a career change, now is the perfect time to embrace a fresh start …
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Embrace Your 2024 Journey
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, January 10, 2024
By Jean Crawford, Certified Life Coach Ah, the new year – sparkly confetti, a time for fresh beginnings, a fresh canvas, and the undeniable pressure …
2024 – Open to Change BUT Do You
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Tuesday, January 02, 2024
Whether 2024 slid in or came in with a bang, with the New Year we have a New Journey. We have a chance to repeat …
2024 Tips – Tools Not Stress
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, December 27, 2023
This is our last blog of the year, and I thought I would end 2023 with a little bit of a twist. This is the …
Holidays, Family and Tradition
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, December 20, 2023
The holidays, the end of the calendar year, this all brings on a feeling of reflection. Looking back, taking stock. The rituals of wrapping up …
A Reflection – Clarity and Inner Peace
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, December 13, 2023
If you are or were a client or you’ve read my blogs, you know I’m all about clarity. In fact, one of my words for …
Reflecting on Grudges, Resentments, Guilts and Regrets
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Thursday, December 07, 2023
As I sit here reflecting on this past year, I feel a heaviness instead of my usual end of year reflection of excitement for the …
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Every Candle Tells a Story
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Today is my 65th birthday. The past 65 years have been full of both lessons and milestones. A friend of mine gave me a birthday …
The Physiology of Gratitude
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Saturday, November 18, 2023
By Natalie Peña, Mental Health Counselor, Practicum Intern Practicing gratitude does not come naturally for everyone. Many people struggle to be grateful for countless reasons. …
Glimmers of Gratefulness: Embracing the Small Joys
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Friday, November 17, 2023
A couple of weeks ago, I wrote a blog about being more present in your life by not falling into searching for the elusive work-life …
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The Season of Gratitude: A Practical Guide to Feeling More Grateful
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, November 08, 2023
By Pan He, Certified Life Coach It’s November, and Thanksgiving is coming up in the United States. Families and friends gather to celebrate and give …
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Finding Gratefulness by Breaking Free of the Work-Life Balance Trap
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, November 01, 2023
To stand in gratefulness it’s important to first be present. But what happens if life gets in the way of us being present? What happens …
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5 Ways to Optimize Your (Mental) Health During Pregnancy
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, October 25, 2023
By Natalie Peña, Mental Health Counselor, Practicum Intern Prenatal care tends to focus on what’s best for the baby. Books, doctors, and the internet often …
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Birth Control: Do the Benefits Outweigh the Risks?
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Birth control was first introduced in the early 1970’s which forever changed the world as we know it. It provided women with the first opportunity …
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Contradictions and EMDR
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Thursday, October 12, 2023
Contradicting Thoughts and Feelings “I know, on one hand, that I’m good enough. I have a good job, friends and family that love me, I …
Prioritize Your Mental Health: Make an Appointment… with Yourself!
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, October 04, 2023
Want better mental health? You have to make an appointment. But not with me or a professional, with yourself! If you have an appointment with …
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Amplify Your Creative Potential by Tapping into Your Period
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, September 06, 2023
Your period: an inevitable and peculiar phenomenon experienced by women since the beginning of mankind (also a big contributor to how mankind continues to exist). …
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Jumping Back to School
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, August 23, 2023
By Jeni Kennedy, Certified Life Coach With the summer sun fading, the sound of pencils sharpening, backpacks zipping, and the sounds of school bells ringing; …
Back to School and a Routine
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Monday, August 14, 2023
As the summer comes to an end and the back-to-school season approaches, a whirlwind of emotions is stirred that accompanies the return to both the …
Back to School – Should I or Shouldn’t I?
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Sunday, August 13, 2023
As someone who went back to school in my 40’s, 50’s and then again in my 60’s – this has been a question I’ve asked …
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Time Flies: Time Management Hacks for Heading Back to School
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Thursday, August 03, 2023
By Laurel Kilpatrick, M.D., Certified Life Coach Is it really time to start thinking about going back to school? It seems like it was just …
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Mom You Did the Best You Could
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Monday, July 24, 2023
The other day my sister and I were spending time with our adult daughters relaxing and hanging out in the pool. They were talking about …
What is Childhood Emotional Neglect?
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, July 19, 2023
By Alli Griffiths, Mental Health Counselor, Practicum First, emotional neglect is not emotional abuse. Abuse intends to harm whereas emotional neglect is usually unintentional. Oftentimes, …
The Importance of Self-Care for Parents
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Parenting is one of life’s greatest joys; however, it is very demanding and exhausting. The moment you become a parent, your focus turns to take …
Navigating Through the Teens
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, July 05, 2023
Most parents struggle with the transition from parenting a child to parenting a teen. This typically happens because your teen is seeking independence yet instinctually, …
Redefining Masculinity: Male Emotional Advocacy Takes Center Stage
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, June 28, 2023
In a world where societal expectations have traditionally dictated that men must be strong, stoic, and unemotional, there is a growing movement that seeks to …
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Men’s Health and Mental Health
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, June 14, 2023
By Angela Cruz Serrano, MFT and MHC Intern Mental health is a topic that has been receiving increased attention in recent years. While the conversation …
Men and Life Balance
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, June 07, 2023
As I was sitting in front of the computer, not sure what to write about on Men’s Health, I received this picture from my son. …
Forced to Mature – Growing up with an ADHD sibling
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, May 31, 2023
By: High School Student – her college essay We all go through the natural and unavoidable process of growing up. However, for some of us, …
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Eating to Support Your Mental Health
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, May 24, 2023
By Alli Griffiths, Mental Health Counselor, Practicum You have probably heard the age-old adage, ‘you are what you eat.’ This phrase used to annoy me. …
Mental Health v. Tech Advances
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, May 17, 2023
By Maria Silvia Paoli, Certified Life Coach In recent years, numerous studies have been conducted exploring technology’s effects on mental health. The findings of these studies have …
Am I just sad or am I clinically depressed?
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, May 03, 2023
Lisa is a 55-year-old, happily married retired woman who lives with her husband in a house in Coconut Grove. All her children are adults and …
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Autism Awareness
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, April 26, 2023
By Christian Mendez, Board-Certified Behavior Analyst Just last month the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) updated the incidence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in 8-year-old children …
Coach Thought of the Week: Branding Your Identity
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Monday, April 24, 2023
Your Branding is Your Identity When we think “branding” most of us think businesses and corporations. My definition of branding is when businesses and corporations …
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Prioritize Your Emotional Health
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, April 19, 2023
By Maria Silvia Paoli, Certified Life Coach Emotional health is a crucial aspect of overall well-being. It refers to an individual’s ability to understand and …
Coach Thought of the Week: Busy v. Soo…Busy
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Monday, April 17, 2023
Yes, sometimes we’re busy; sometimes we’re very busy; and sometimes we’re not. Being busy is a good thing. Regardless of whether you own your business …
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Taking Care of Your Mental Health
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Tuesday, April 11, 2023
Alli Griffiths, Mental Health Counselor, RI Do you see your doctor annually for a routine checkup? Or do you wait until you have a problem …
Helping Your Teen Prevent High School Burnout
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, April 05, 2023
During this time of the school year, high school seniors are enthusiastically announcing their post high school plans. Each year of high school presents a …
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Coach Thought of the Week: Limiting Beliefs and Coaching
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Monday, April 03, 2023
By Maria Silvia Paoli, Certified Life Coach Beliefs get ingrained in our thoughts – usually after a personal significant experience. It can be an everyday …
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Mindfulness and Personal Growth
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Thursday, March 16, 2023
By Maria Silvia Paoli, Certified Life Coach Mindfulness is defined as “a basic human ability to be fully present, in a state of awareness and …
Living Mindfully Today
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Tuesday, March 07, 2023
By Angela Cruz Serrano, MFT and MHC Intern We are always thinking about our next move, our next chapter in life, our next everything and …
Less Electronics, More Mindfulness
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Tuesday, February 28, 2023
It’s Friday night. You’re out to dinner with your family: a ritual you look forward to throughout the week. Although you’re all together, you feel …
Girl Love
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, February 22, 2023
As I write this last blog for the month of February on the topic of “Love for Yourself and Others,” I thought I would close …
Heartbreak Survival Guide
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Tuesday, February 14, 2023
“This just isn’t working for me.” “I’ve been seeing someone else.” “It’s not you, it’s me.” We have all heard either these or a combination …
Growth in a Relationship
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Thursday, February 09, 2023
Can you grow as an individual while in a relationship? Well, that all depends. Does your partner give space for that growth? Do they push …
Stop Having the Relationshits!
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Friday, February 03, 2023
There are always challenges we face within the trenches of a long-term relationship. Some conflicts include, financial struggles, parenting stressors, health issues, and sexual issues …
Coach Thought of the Week: Motivation
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Tuesday, January 24, 2023
We get motivational quotes all the time. We see them everywhere. We use them to inspire us to action. In Verywell Mind they describe motivation …
Coach Thought of the Week: Comparing
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Monday, January 16, 2023
I love many of Dr. Seuss’ quotes, but my very favorite is: Today you are You, that is truer than true. There is no one …
Coach Thought of the Week: Jump In
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Monday, January 09, 2023
I was talking with a friend the other day. I hadn’t seen her in a while, so we spent time catching up. One of the …
Celebrating our Wins and Losses
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, January 04, 2023
Now that we turned the corner into 2023 and before we continue moving forward, let’s take a minute to pause and reflect on 2022. As …
Family Reflections
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Tuesday, December 27, 2022
By: Angelica Cruz-Serrano, MFT and MHC Intern For some, the Holidays may symbolize a time that brings family and friends together; a time when people …
Coach Thought of the Week: Courage
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Tuesday, December 27, 2022
Nine years ago, I found my courage. I left my full-time “secure” job and opened my private practice as a Life Coach. I found the …
Family Traditions
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, December 21, 2022
I heard a quote somewhere that traditions are just peer pressure from ghosts. Or, elder living family members, in many cases as well. So when …
On the Blog: Christmas Holidays and Immigrants
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, December 14, 2022
By Maria Silvia Paoli, Certified Life Coach I am a Venezuelan who immigrated due to the political and socioeconomic situation. I am also a coach …
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Coach Thought of the Week: Opening up to Change and Possibilities
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Monday, December 12, 2022
Yes, you may not have enough hours in a day. Yes, you may have too many deadlines. Yes, you may have too much work. But, …
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How to Manage Holiday Stress
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, December 07, 2022
By: Alli Griffiths, MHC Intern Does this time of year stress you out? If so, you are not alone. Pause. Take a moment. Close your …
Coach Thought of the Week: Realistic Expectations
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Monday, December 05, 2022
One of the reasons for stress and overwhelm comes from trying to keep up with our client’s deadlines. A client calls us wanting something by …
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My Journey Around the Sun
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, November 30, 2022
Yesterday was my 64th birthday. It was a nice day. It was an ordinary day. It was a perfect day. I woke up with a …
Coach Thought of the Week: Creating Your Personal Brand – Not Just for the Business Owner
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Monday, November 28, 2022
When a client comes in for career coaching, they’re always a little surprised when I ask them what their personal brand is. Yes – branding …
A Reflection
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, November 23, 2022
By Dara Teller, LCSW There are so many things to be grateful for, but often times we allow our stress and anxiety to consume us. …
Coach Thought of the Week: Getting Out of Your Own Way
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Monday, November 21, 2022
Those who know me, know I love tennis! Earlier this year, I was coaching with a tennis pro when I decided I didn’t want to …
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An Ordinary Day with Gratitude
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Monday, November 14, 2022
It’s Monday morning. The alarm goes off. I stir, stretch out my limbs and take in a big, deep breath. I’m grateful for another day. …
Coach Thought of the Week: Happiness
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Monday, November 14, 2022
Happiness is the “state of just being happy.” But how do we just “be happy” when life is 50/50? 50% good and 50% bad. We’ve …
The Eulogy
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Monday, November 07, 2022
My daughters prepared the funeral mass for my ex-husband who passed away two months ago. As a gift for my 3 kids and my stepdaughter, …
Coach Thought of the Week: Belief
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Monday, November 07, 2022
If you believe in yourself, anything is possible! This is one of the positive affirmations circling in social media today. Yes, if we believe in …
Gratefulness
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Thursday, November 03, 2022
By: Vanessa Molina, MFT, Intern Often times we find it difficult to focus on the positive things going on in our lives when there’s so …
Coach Thought of the Week: It’s Optional
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Monday, September 19, 2022
We believe we HAVE to do this or that or SHOULD. But the truth is we can choose to NOT do so. We ALWAYS have …
Coach Thought of the Week: More on Boundaries
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Monday, September 12, 2022
I have written on boundaries before, but this past week it has been a recurring theme for all my clients, so I thought it would …
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Coach Thought of the Week: Bouncing Forward
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Monday, August 29, 2022
Life happens because life is 50/50. We’re going to have both good and bad experiences. We’re going to have positive and negative thoughts and feelings. …
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Let Go and Let God
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, August 24, 2022
Change is such a constant in our lives…whether we like it or not. Many years ago I decided to embrace change and look forward to …
College Bound Reflection
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, August 17, 2022
Remind yourself: A Reflection on Sending Your Teen Off to College August is here and the reality that your children are heading off to college …
Coach Thought of the Week: Life Balance
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Monday, August 15, 2022
Many of my clients come in stressed because they can’t find their Work-Life Balance. As much as they try, they can’t seem to get both …
Coach Thought of the Week: Manuals for Others
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Monday, August 01, 2022
After eight years as a Life Coach, I recently completed a second Life Coach Certification. This time with The Life Coach School. One of the …
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