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. …
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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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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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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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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 …
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 …
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. …
