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Normalizing Back to School Anxiety
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, August 18, 2021
BACK TO SCHOOL *cue instant anxiety* Whether you’re 5, 12, 18, or 24 years old, that week before school starts always makes most of us …
Deciding to Go Back to School
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, August 11, 2021
Most of us know what back to school means. Some of us went back to school as kids. Some of us had kids that went …
Going Back to School
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, August 04, 2021
Summer is coming to an end. School is right around the corner, as students will be going back to in-person learning. This past year school …
What I Do To Help My Kids Behave
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Our kids’ behavior is the difference between a great day and a “kill me now” day. It can be overwhelming when your kids misbehave more …
Parenting
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, July 21, 2021
By Katheryne Puentes, LMHC Parenting is NOT an easy job. Being a parent involves 100% attention to how they interact with their children and their …
Purposeful Parenting from an Empty Nester
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, July 14, 2021
As a parent of three 30+-year-olds, I want to offer that parenting never ends. Parents of newborns and toddlers are rolling their eyes right about …
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Purposeful Parenting as a New Mom
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, July 07, 2021
When I learned this month’s blog theme is “Purposeful Parenting,” I thought I could offer a slightly unique perspective: that of a first-time newborn parent. …
Men…Beautiful, Beautiful Men!
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, June 09, 2021
I celebrate you. I celebrate all the men in the world. Men who are loyal, kind, and true. Men who have protected us and loved …
Let’s talk about Low-T, but really, let’s talk about it.
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, June 02, 2021
Low testosterone is one of the most overlooked causes of depression and other serious mood disorders in males. So much so that when I see …
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Anxiety, Stress and Mental Health
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, May 26, 2021
Here we are at some point of the pandemic, not knowing if it’s the middle, the end, or the new norm. It’s no wonder stress levels …
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 …
Who do I think I’m talking to like that? ME?
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, May 12, 2021
Self-talk is the dialogue inside your head. It is your inner voice that tells you what you can and cannot do. It is your inner …
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Living in the Present for a Better Future
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, April 28, 2021
Eli Bravo https://www.linkedin.com/in/elibravooficial/ As if it was a miracle pill or a magic potion, it is common in books, webinars, and social media posts the …
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Don’t Get in Your Own Way of Happiness
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Tuesday, April 20, 2021
6:30 AM. I am sitting in front of the candle and trying to let the thoughts pass so I can be in the present moment. …
Notes to Self: Two Books Sounding Off Loudly
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, March 24, 2021
By Lucia Fernandez, Director, LMFT and Natalie Ortega, Attorney and Teacher My friend, Natalie Ortega, and I have had many conversations on spirituality. She …
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Mindfulness Aspirations?
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, March 17, 2021
Do you aspire to be “mindful” tangibly and practically? Ask yourself these four questions. It will give you a well-grounded approach to your day: 1) …
Mindful Pause
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, March 10, 2021
Creating an awareness of the present moment is one of the basic principles of mindfulness and mindful living. We tend to live our lives and …
Mindful Living
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, March 03, 2021
When I hear the word “mindful,” I immediately think of mindfulness — the practice of being present and being aware by sitting still and focusing …
How To Make That Special Someone, Fall In Love With You
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, February 24, 2021
No, I’m not talking about making your hot co-worker or classmate fall in love with you. I’m talking about making the MOST special person in …
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Self Love
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, February 17, 2021
BY: MERIEM OUCHAKA, LMHC Self-love is often overlooked. We assume it’s a given. Do you love, like, and respect yourself? What is the meaning of …
Loving Me=Loving You
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, February 10, 2021
Almost a year into the pandemic and those of us who are healthy and have survived it, are so very blessed. So many have passed …
Mind, Body and Spirit
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, February 03, 2021
Many times I discuss with clients developing a self-care routine. You would be surprised how many people have difficulty with this. When describing themselves or …
Teens and 20s – A Time for Self-Improvement
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, January 27, 2021
I’ve always liked working with the younger population (teens and 20s), but never quite knew why. Maybe it’s because I can relate to them pretty …
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We the People
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, January 20, 2021
Today we come together as it’s been done since the first inauguration when President George Washington took the first oath in April 1789. Even after …
New Year New You
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, January 13, 2021
2020 was a year like no other. Many things happened in 2020. For some, it brought sorrow and loss – disappointment and sadness. For others, …
No Whining
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, January 06, 2021
Why no whining? These times have been sad, scary, hard, and uncertain. They’ve been quiet and loud and new and somehow…same ‘ole same ‘ole. Certainly, …
Auld Lang Syne (Times Gone By)
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Thursday, December 31, 2020
I love submitting our last blog of the year. If I have not yet done so, it forces me to stop and reflect. Before I …
The Last Month of 2020
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Friday, December 04, 2020
2020 is the year that will be known as the year of the Pandemic and THE election. A year of the unknown. A year of …
Random Acts of Kindness
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, November 18, 2020
November is easily one of my favorite months of the year. I love that it’s sandwiched between Halloween and Christmas (celebrated in my family). It …
Don’t Downplay Your Strengths: Here Are 5 Reasons Why
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, November 11, 2020
Gratitude and self-appreciation are not qualities that come naturally to the majority of us. In therapy, we often recommend incorporating a gratitude practice into a …
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Healer Heal Thyself
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, November 04, 2020
As a Mental Health Counselor, I’m often on the receiving end of questions such as, “How do you listen to people’s problems all day and …
Psychiatrist Unfiltered: 5 Things Learned Deleting Social Media
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Monday, November 02, 2020
I am a millennial psychiatrist. I grew up in the era of smartphones filled with apps that have helped me stay connected all hours of …
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The Health Benefits of Sex
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, October 28, 2020
So, this month’s topic is women’s health. Naturally, I thought, what better way to be able to identify easy health-improving habits for women while still …
2020 Reflection of a Breast Cancer Survivor
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, October 21, 2020
This is the only time of year I pause to reflect on my diagnosis 3 years ago – Invasive Ductal Carcinoma – or breast cancer. …
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Add This To Your Resume
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, October 14, 2020
I overheard a teacher say to my daughter on virtual school, “Kids, have your moms upload that later.” Moms. Not parents. Not dads or caretakers. …
Working with Emotional Support Animals
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, October 07, 2020
A few years ago I treated a client with Complex PTSD. She had suffered for the majority of her childhood from physical, psychological, and emotional …
10 Practical Ways to Stay Motivated on Your Self-Improvement Journey
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Tuesday, September 29, 2020
I consider myself to be an eternally active learner and a self-improvement/personal growth enthusiast. It’s important to be open to constant learning about yourself, others, …
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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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Rosh Hashana 2020
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Friday, September 18, 2020
To me, September has always marked the beginning of a new year, even more so than January. Maybe it’s because it signals the end of …
Self-Improvement and Homelessness
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, September 16, 2020
By Remy Gordon, LCSW What does self-improvement mean to you? By definition, self-improvement is “the improvement of one’s knowledge, status, or character by one’s own efforts”. …
You Need To Calm Down. You’re Being Too Loud
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, September 09, 2020
Many of us have anxiety levels that are higher than usual on any given day in 2020. Things aren’t where we’d want them to be. …
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Self-Improvement and Mental Health
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, September 02, 2020
I have to admit, I love memes and get a lot of enjoyment from them. Pro-therapy memes? Even better! (By the way, I love that …
