Back to school. A phrase, I’m sure, makes almost every parent shudder these days. These last few weeks, or better yet, months, have been a …
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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Clarity Vision ??
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, July 29, 2020
2020 – the year of Clarity and Vision…but really? On January 1, 2020, I declared my word of the year: Purpose. Everything I was doing …
Parenting Style From My House to Yours
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, July 22, 2020
How many of us struggle to be perfect parents? There are so many levels of fear and uncertainty when it comes to raising little humans. …
Teaching Respect to Children
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, July 15, 2020
It seems that every time we turn on the TV or listen to the news, all we hear is negative activities going on in the …
Infant Mental Health – It Starts on Day 1
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, July 01, 2020
Erika Fernandez De Castro A little over a year ago, I attended a training on the topic of Infant Mental Health. Prior to the training, …
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Don’t Worry Be Happy
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, June 24, 2020
As the world begins to move into this “new normal” post-COVID 19 quarantine world – I cannot help but wonder what our lives and realities …
Creating Certainty in Uncertain Times
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, June 17, 2020
The world is a very uncertain place right now. There is less predictability about basic life issues such as employment, education, food, and shelter. It is a …
Creating Goals and the Fear of Falling Down
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, June 10, 2020
I remember almost four years ago, I was making the decision on leaving an agency that I was involved with for over 15-years. I had …
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Modern Man’s – Man
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, June 03, 2020
I’m a guy’s guy. A Modern Man’s – Man. Rough around the edges, not afraid to get dirty, a fan of grit, and hard work. …
A Review on Mental Health Awareness
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, May 27, 2020
Congratulations! You made it to the end of May, AKA Mental Health Awareness Month. By now I’m sure you’ve been inundated with plenty of words …
Big Law Summer Programs
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Friday, May 15, 2020
Summer is approaching and with it, Big Law would have been flooded with law students as the firms’ summer programs would have started. Students would …
Silencing Negative Bias – Gaining Positive Outlook
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, May 13, 2020
When thinking about mental health, many automatically think of the negative aspects of mental health. The association of “mental health” with serious mental health …
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I’m Fine, It’s Fine, This is Fine…But Do You Know a Good Therapist?
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, May 06, 2020
Can you believe it? It’s finally May. We have all been through a lot with the recent COVID-19 situation. One of the topics in the …
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Finding What Feels Good
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, April 29, 2020
If you’ve never heard the term “joyful movement,” that’s okay. Movement is another way of describing a physical activity or what one would typically refer …
Parents are Teachers During Covid
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, April 22, 2020
Recommendations for working parents with children on virtual education Virtual learning is new for all of us including myself. Like many of you, I am …
Joy!
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, April 15, 2020
Our current situation is tough. There is suffering, fear, uncertainty and so many challenging situations for a lot of people. So, with all that, are …
Dreaming During the Time of Covid
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Monday, April 13, 2020
Yes, we’re in the middle of a pandemic. Yes, we’re now teachers in addition to parents. Yes, we’re in confined quarters. Yes, we’re unemployed. Yes, …
How to Prevent Anxiety in the Time of Corona
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, April 08, 2020
I woke up this morning feeling much better than I did yesterday. I felt a new sense of relief and control. These feelings elude me …
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Prevention Mental Health for a Better Future
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, April 01, 2020
I just started with a new therapist. I’m not in crisis. I’m high functioning and successful (depending on who you ask). But I like to …
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Tips on Reducing Anxiety
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Thursday, March 19, 2020
These are strange times. The uncertainty is creating stress and fear. For some, there are many strong reactions and emotions. If this is you, here …
Making Lemonade out of Lemons
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, March 18, 2020
I was thinking today of how many times I’ve wanted to have some time to just be home: to clean out my closets, organize my …
Talking to Your Child About COVID
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Tuesday, March 17, 2020
We live in a time where our children are more exposed to information channels than ever before. With the anxiety and panic created by the …
A Letter From Our Director
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Monday, March 16, 2020
Let’s be smart Let’s be mindful Let’s be calm. Breathe. As we navigate through these unchartered waters with COVID-19, our anxiety is escalating and the …
Living mindfully is
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, March 11, 2020
Life and Wellness Coach es, living mindfully is about being present with others Yes, living mindfully is about self care Yes, living mindfully is about …
You’re being too hard on yourself
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, February 19, 2020
You’re being too hard on yourself. So many of us do it. We think it keeps us focused on self improvement. But it ends up …
Loving Ain’t Easy
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, February 05, 2020
Licensed Mental Health Counselor With Valentine’s Day coming up and heart garlands decorating the office, I can’t help but reflect on love and relationships. I …
Setting Intentions for a New Year
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Thursday, January 30, 2020
Divorce Coach All of a sudden, I wake up, and here we are, living in the year 2020. Wow. I don’t know why but it …
Is a New You Really Necessary?
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, January 22, 2020
Certified EMDR Therapist Happy New Year! How many times are we all going to hear and say that? Worse yet — How many New Years’ …
More Than Just Medicine
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, January 22, 2020
& Jenny Munne, CPT This month is dedicated to Women’s Health. YAY! When we think about Women’s Health, we often times correlate that to things …
The Journey
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, January 22, 2020
Life and Heath Coach Deciding what to write in October is hard Why?…because I feel as a breast cancer survivor – I should write about …
Taking Care of Your Mind’s Health
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, January 22, 2020
& Certified Sex Therapist When you hear the word health, it is easy to immediately envision things like your weight or a certain physical ailment …
New Year Do You
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, January 08, 2020
Life and Wellness Coach On the first day of the year I received an email from Dave and Rachel Hollis with the subject line “New …
Entering and Exiting
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, January 01, 2020
Life and Wellness Coach At the end of every year, I plan and prepare for entering and exiting my liminal space. This year, I’ve been …
Take Time to Pause
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, December 25, 2019
Life and Wellness Coach This time of year means different things to different people. For some, it’s family time. For others it’s vacation time. For …
Who’s excited for Christmas?!?
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, December 18, 2019
Who’s excited for Christmas!!! Meeeeeee! Anyone else? …Anyone? As of late I’ve noted that more and more clients are less enthusiastic about the holidays now …
Holiday + Family
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, December 11, 2019
Licensed Mental Health Counselor The holidays can be a great opportunity to spend time with the people you love and recharge for the upcoming year. …
HOLIDAY STRESS – Tips to Help You Cope
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, December 04, 2019
Licensed Mental Health Counselor The holidays are coming up and as the season gets closer, the stress level increases for nearly everyone. There is so …
What are you Grateful for?
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, November 27, 2019
Life and Wellness Coach Tomorrow is Thanksgiving here in the States. I love Thanksgiving for a few reasons: 1. It kicks off the Holiday season; …
Create a Ritual
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Thursday, November 21, 2019
Life and Wellness Coach As a Wellness Coach I always find myself telling my clients (as they roll their eyes) to create a ritual either …
Our Blessings
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, November 13, 2019
Divorce Coach Growing up, my family would often gather around the dinner table and my mom would ask us to take turns giving thanks for …
Daily Gratitude
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, November 06, 2019
Much has been said already about daily gratitude practice – at the start or end of the day – usually in a journal or private …
Mommy Burnout
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, October 30, 2019
Queen Mom of House Barbarian, First of her name, the Master of Multitasking, and rightful queen of the 7 AM toddler maelstrom, protector of the …
Listen to your gut
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, October 02, 2019
“Listen to your gut” is a tip I often give my patients. But for this blog I mean it literally! More than just a …
Imposter Syndrome
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, September 25, 2019
contributor Who among us hasn’t felt like an imposter from time to time? It’s common to feel insecure when we’re embarking on a new endeavor …
I didn’t change, I just found myself…
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Thursday, September 19, 2019
Divorce Coach When it comes to self-improvement, I don’t believe it’s about changing ourselves. People often say that people don’t change unless they want to, …
Nurture & Grow A Healthier Self
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, September 11, 2019
PH. D., LMHC, CAP Licensed Mental Health Counselor & Doctor in Psychology Self improvement starts within. Working towards increasing self-awareness is an essential step to …
Self Acceptance and Self Improvement
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, September 04, 2019
The key is to balance self acceptance and self improvement. The phrase in your head would be like “Wow I’m really successful. Doing great…And ya …
Back to School is like New Year’s
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, August 28, 2019
Career Coach Back to School is like New Year’s for anyone in school. It’s a fresh start, a new chapter, going back to see old …
Breaking out of your routine to ask the important questions.
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, August 21, 2019
Licensed Mental Health Counselor As summer wraps up and everyone jumps back into their school year schedule, a mix of both worry and excitement fill …
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The Back to School Guide for Anxious Kids
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, August 14, 2019
No matter how long I’ve been out of school, I will always associate the month of September with the beginning of a new year. With …
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Transitioning Summer to School: Restarting Routines
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, August 07, 2019
Summer Summer time for many is a time to break away from the structure, routine and rules given to us by school. Summer for kids …
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You’re Doing Great!
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, July 31, 2019
Why is it that so much guilt comes with parenthood? It seems like no matter what we do, there can be a tendency to feel …
Am I doing the right thing?
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, July 24, 2019
That’s a question I often hear from the parents that I work with. When it comes to parenting and discipline, it is typically one interesting …
Parents of picky eaters – you are not alone!
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, July 17, 2019
ATTN Parents of picky eaters – you are not alone! You are a great parent! Your LO will not NOT starve, hang in there…. When …
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Parenting is not being your child’s friend.
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, July 10, 2019
Recently, I have noticed more and more parents acting less as the parent and trying to be more like a friend to their kids. They …
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Sleep Quality and Child Behaviors
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, July 03, 2019
Licensed School Psychologist I have been a School Psychologist for over 15 years, but it is not until recently that I really began to pay …
Men are Clearly from Mars
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Thursday, June 27, 2019
Life and Heath Coach Yesterday I went to Happy Hour with a few of my girlfriends. After catching up on family and work, we talked …
Things Just Ain’t the Same for PT’s.
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, June 19, 2019
So let’s talk about physical therapy. Do you even know what it is? Do you know the ways in which a physical therapist can help …
Are Men Really from Mars and Women Really from Venus?
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, June 12, 2019
Life and Heath Coach As a Life and Health Coach one of the frequently asked questions is if the work I do with men and …
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Is Your Wife A Super Mom?
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, June 05, 2019
Ok, Dads…let’s take a look at what today’s moms go through while still working a full-time job. After getting out of work, they normally pick …
Taking Care of Your Mind’s Health
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, May 29, 2019
& Certified Sex Therapist When you hear the word health, it is easy to immediately envision things like your weight or a certain physical ailment …
Mood Disorders in Children
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, May 22, 2019
Licensed Mental Health Counselor There is plenty of information out there about mood disorders. The public is becoming more educated about major depression, bipolar disorder …
Have you ever had the thought that…
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, May 15, 2019
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Some people just don’t get it! And you know what? That’s okay – Not everyone will. Luckily, I am happy to …
Ode to a Grandmother
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Thursday, May 09, 2019
We write this blog for Mother’s Day and Mental Health Awareness month in remembrance of our grandmother, Mamá. You see, Mamá raised us. For a …
Influencers and Mental Health
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, May 01, 2019
In the age of technology, social media and influencers, we are constantly bombarded with images and information. Be it seemingly perfect bodies, make up, clothing, …
Mental Health Treatment Courts: An Alternative to the Traditional Criminal Court System
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, April 17, 2019
A large number of people arrested in South Florida have a serious mental illness (SMI; e.g., schizophrenia, major depression, bipolar disorder). The typical crimes charged …
Improving by 1%
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, April 10, 2019
Life and Heath Coach Most of us look forward to the future wondering what changes we can make today – to improve what is to …
Wellness is the Path to Prevention
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, April 03, 2019
Wellness is quite the buzz word. Thankfully, we are mindful of needing to improve our overall physical and emotional health to guard against our fast-paced …
Being in the Here and Now in Relationships
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, March 27, 2019
The benefits of practicing mindfulness impact every aspect of life including relationships. Relationships come with different levels of stress and anxiety. Practicing mindfulness can actually …
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Can we Balance our Work and Personal Life?
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, March 20, 2019
How can we balance our work and personal life? Is that even possible in today’s fast-paced world? It’s not always easy but we can start …
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The Imperfect Journey of Living More Mindfully
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Saturday, March 09, 2019
Mindful living is such a wonderful, nice, wholesome idea. The problem that happens with this idea and with mindfulness in general, when you’re a perfectionist …
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Mindful Living
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, March 06, 2019
Are you multitasking as you read this? Eating? Watching T.V.? On the toilet? Driving?! Then you’re not mindfully present because your mind is divided. Mindful …
Loving Yourself and Others
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, February 27, 2019
Certified EMDR Therapist When I was asked to write this blog it gave me pause. I thought a lot of people don’t love themselves, and …
Go Girl, its Your Birthday
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, February 20, 2019
This year, like every year before it, I got to celebrate my birthday surrounded by the people I love. I smiled so hard all day …
My Own Best Ally
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, February 13, 2019
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Self-compassion. I know, I know, It sounds hokey. Just give me two minutes. Hear me out. I’m not saying be self-indulgent. …
"Love"
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, February 06, 2019
Just that word provoked a reaction in you. Assumptions and expectations popped up. (Maybe some resentments too.)How do you feel about love? Is love equated …
How Acupuncture Works for Anxiety Relief
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Tuesday, January 29, 2019
Acupuncture is an ancient integrative medicine that involves stimulating certain points on the body with hair thin needles. It becomes a popular alternative treatment for …
Wrapping Your Head Around Weight Loss
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, January 23, 2019
Life and Health Coach Many of us are constantly worrying about our weight. This is true whether we’re at the “ideal” weight or not.If we’re …
Pretty Tough
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Tuesday, January 15, 2019
I’ll bet you a shiny penny that one of your New Year’s resolutions is more self care? More “me time”? Maybe it’s self improvement regarding …
thank u, next
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Monday, January 07, 2019
I can’t tell you how many times I heard someone say “I can’t wait for 2018 to be over” or the amount of memes I …
2019 Here We Are – Bigger and Better Than 2018
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Monday, December 31, 2018
Life and Heath Coach January has arrived and with it the beginning of a New Year. With a New Year comes confusion and stress with …
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Existence, Waking Presence
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Thursday, December 20, 2018
These last couple of years, I’ve become incredibly grateful for the life I’ve had. This includes all my past and present experiences, along with every …
9 Holiday Tips to Keep the Kids Stress Free
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Tuesday, December 18, 2018
It’s the most wonderful tiiiiiime of the year!… Right? For some of us the holidays bring on a great deal of anxiety due to a …
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7 Tips for Coping with Holiday Stress
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, December 12, 2018
The Holiday Season doesn’t have to end with you pulling your hair out. Try these seven skills to create a more peaceful, joyful and mindful …
Coping with the Grinch
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, December 05, 2018
Licensed Mental Health Counselor The holidays can bring up a full range of emotions for many of us, from joy and excitement, to fear and …
Things I Know for Sure at 60 – I Wish I’d Known at 30
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, November 28, 2018
Life and Heath Coach Tomorrow’s my birthday. In celebration, I thought I would share lessons I wish my younger self would’ve known 30 years ago. …
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No time for self-care? PLEASE make some!
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, November 21, 2018
Sometimes we can feel as though there are not enough hours in the day to accomplish everything we need to get done. And it can …
Embrace the Positive in Life
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, November 14, 2018
Why is it so much easier to look at the bad stuff than it is to see the good stuff? Even when everything is going …
The 3 Most Important Skills for a Healthy, Joyful, and Inspired Life
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, November 07, 2018
From about the age of 4, I suffered from chronic asthma attacks. You never forget something like that. You know what else I never forgot? …
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Journey to Me
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, October 31, 2018
Life and Heath Coach Today, October 31, 2018, marks the year since the beginning of my wellness journey after my September 2017 diagnoses of Invasive …
Path to Success for Bariatric Surgery
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Thursday, October 25, 2018
If you are considering on becoming a candidate for bariatric surgery, you will most likely be referred for an evaluation with a clinical psychologist. Although …
Entrepreneurs and Depression
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, October 17, 2018
Life and Heath Coach As many of you may have heard throughout the month, October 10 was World Mental Health Day. We have seen suicides …
Women and Stress — Impact and Intervention
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, October 03, 2018
When I was thinking about writing this blog about women’s health, I thought of so many different issues impacting women. All of those issues always …
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Depression – Changing the Stigma
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, September 26, 2018
Licensed Mental Health Counselor & Doctor in Psychology Depression is a real illness. The REALITY is that many people will not talk about nor share …
How to Thrive in a Life Without Addiction
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, September 19, 2018
Coming out of addiction is one of the hardest things anyone can do. Not only do you have to make it through withdrawal symptoms, but …
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So you want to improve?
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, September 12, 2018
So you want to improve? But do you…really? Our society is so obsessed with improvement and perfection – billions of dollars and myriad industries attest …
Embrace Your Body: 10 steps to better body image for larger bodied women
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, September 05, 2018
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Everyone knows that feeling. You wake up, look in the mirror, and don’t like what you see. Bad body image, its …
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The Benefits of Music Education
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, August 29, 2018
Founder and Director Encore Academy of the Arts “A large number of scientific studies have found that music education improves our cognitive and brain functions, …
Back to School from a Grandmother’s Point of View – My Second Chance
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, August 22, 2018
Life and Heath Coach As we approached the start of a new school year, I was excited. Excited because it was time to spend time …
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Helping Your Child with Divorce
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, August 15, 2018
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Back to school season can be stressful for some parents, but it is more complicated when you are going through a …
