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What Does It Truly Mean to be Mindful?
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, March 26, 2025
I’m sure you’ve heard the term “mindfulness” or been told to “be more mindful.” But have you ever taken a moment to truly reflect on …
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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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. …
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 …
Coach Thought of the Week: Therapy v. Coaching
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Monday, May 30, 2022
“Therapists are archeologists that dig into our past to help us understand the present; Coaches are architects that help us build our future once we …
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Give Yourself Some Grace
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, May 18, 2022
It’s Mental Health Awareness month! And, although it’s nice to have a month dedicated to mental health, I’m happy to see there has been a …
Let’s Talk About Anxiety
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, May 04, 2022
The most commonly diagnosed mental health disorder in the U.S. is anxiety; and a close second is depression. Both disorders are misunderstood not only by …
Mindful Eating
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, April 13, 2022
By Alejandra Boker, MBA, RD, IFNCP Mindfulness, or the state of being conscious and aware of something, isn’t always easy, especially when there are so many …
Family and Holidays
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, December 01, 2021
By Alejandra Boker, MBA, RD, IFNCP Let’s be honest, the two things that people enjoy most during the holidays are spending time with family and eating …
In loving me.
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, October 13, 2021
The other day I was really looking at myself in the mirror while I was getting dressed. I was looking at my body and scars …
You’re Not Broken
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, September 22, 2021
Self-improvement. When I talk about this idea (a multi-million dollar industry of how to do and be better), I make sure others understand they are …
What is the Meaning of “Mental Health?”
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, May 19, 2021
BY KATHERYNE PUENTES, LMHC What is the true meaning of mental health, and why are so many individuals scared to visit a therapist? With the …
Don’t Leave “Self” Out of Self-Improvement
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, September 23, 2020
When you hear “self-improvement,” what comes to mind? Self-improvement can mean so many different things for each of us. One thing all definitions should have in common is “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 …
Major Depression in Adolescence: Suicide Prevention
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Friday, May 25, 2018
Certified EMDR Therapist Suicide is the third leading cause of death among persons aged 10-14 and the second among persons aged 15-34 years. A precedent …
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Healthy Men – Start With Healthy Boys
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, June 28, 2017
The earlier we teach our boys to think healthy, the more likely it will be they will grow to become healthy men. However, in order …
Which Wolf Are You Feeding?
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, March 01, 2017
Coral Gables Counseling Center Today, our team from the Coral Gables Counseling Center participated as part of the “Southern Smash,” an event where literal scales …
Continuing Eating Through the Holidays Guilt Free
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Thursday, December 17, 2015
Life and Health Coach In my last blog, I gave tips on how to prepare for indulging at holiday parties. Today, I’d like to give …
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Eating Guilt Free Through the Holidays
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Tuesday, November 17, 2015
Life and Health Coach With the end of the year holiday fun, also comes stress. We stress over catching up on work before taking time …
What is “Eating Disorder” – Signs and Symptoms
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Tuesday, February 24, 2015
Eating disorder awareness is instrumental in the health and well-being of boys/girls and men/women of all ages. In the United States alone, 30 million people …
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