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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Coach Thought of the Week: Limiting Beliefs and Coaching
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Monday, April 03, 2023
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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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Coach Thought of the Week: Obstacles
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Sunday, July 24, 2022
Life is life. There will be projects we work on that go smoothly to completion. And there will be projects we work on where we …
Purposeful Parenting – One Year In
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, July 20, 2022
A year ago, I wrote a blog post for the same July monthly theme, “Purposeful Parenting.” https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/purposeful-parenting-as-a-new-mom/) At the time, I was a brand new mom …
Raising Emotionally Intelligent Beings
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Monday, July 04, 2022
Recently, the topic of interest amongst my clients is parenting styles. More specifically, which of the four parenting styles – Authoritarian, Authoritative, Passive, and Neglectful …
“Is there anything more to life?” The Common Question
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, June 22, 2022
I am so happy to write this for Men’s Health Awareness. In my sessions with men, I have found many of them reach the point …
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Are You Tired of Having the Relationshits…???
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, June 15, 2022
There are various benefits for men from being in a healthy relationship. Their well-being is positively influenced by healthy relationships not just emotionally, but physically …
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Taking Care of Business: Men’s Mental Health Part 1
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, June 08, 2022
I initiated a brief survey of a small sample of men regarding their views on medical and mental health issues. I was surprised to find …
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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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Coach Thought of the Week: Change – Part 1
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Monday, May 23, 2022
Are you looking for a change in your life? Life is made up of the following eight Pillars: Relationships/Friendship Finance Home Environment Career/Business Spirituality Health …
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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 …
Coach Thought of the Week: Time
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Tuesday, April 26, 2022
“I don’t have enough hours in a day!” “I don’t have time!” “I’m too busy!” “I have too much work!” “I’m always so busy!” “I …
What to Watch Out for When Dating
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, April 06, 2022
Each relationship we experience throughout our lives allows us to learn something about ourselves and our community. We learn more about who we are our …
Pause. Assess. Evaluate.
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Monday, March 14, 2022
As we reach the end of Q1 in 2022, it is time to assess how we are doing. Pull out the list of goals you …
Overcome Your Fears!
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, March 09, 2022
By Dara Teller, RCSW “Fear is the most subtle and destructive of all human diseases. Ladies and gentleman, fear kills dreams. Fear kills hope. Fear …
Mindful Moments
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Tuesday, March 01, 2022
Here is a simple script for mindful moments. Let’s break it down. Notice your thoughts. “I’m sitting on a soft, blue chair. I like this …
Self Acceptance > Self Esteem
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, February 23, 2022
One of the few beneficial byproducts of this pandemic is our focus on good mental health. As a mental health professional, I appreciate this greatly. …
Coach Thought of the Week: Self-Labeling
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Monday, February 21, 2022
As humans, we label ourselves because it’s easier for our brain when we categorize and put things into buckets. Sometimes these labels inspire us. But …
What is Love?
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, February 16, 2022
Love doesn’t start with loving others before us. It begins with loving ourselves first, to know how to love another. We create a strong foundation …
Reflecting on Groundhog Day
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, February 09, 2022
Groundhog Day last week reminded me how as adults, we can fall into a life that feels repetitive. We wake up, go through our routines, …
Coach Thought of the Week: Multitasking
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Monday, February 07, 2022
As I was thinking of this week’s thought of the week, I decided to dig into a problem I tend to have on the regular …
Stop Distracting Yourself From Living
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, February 02, 2022
The end of last year was a challenging one. With new strains of the COVID-19 virus on the rise, many homes were affected during the …
Moving Forward in the New Year
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, January 26, 2022
New Year, New Me, right? Or is it a New Year, Old Me? Depending on your journey, these questions can feel different because it gives …
Coach Thought of the Week: Work-Life Balance
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Monday, January 24, 2022
More and more of us are looking for work-life balance. The problem is that, in our search for the elusive work-life balance, our stress and …
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Live in Alignment With Your Vision
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, January 19, 2022
Imagine if one day you woke up and your life had changed. You are happy with your life and who you have become. You are …
Journey into 2022
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, January 05, 2022
With the start of a New Year, many of us take the time to set goals and resolutions on how we can be better and …
Coach Thought of the Week: Stay Focused
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Monday, January 03, 2022
How often have you decided you would start a new lifestyle on Monday, at the beginning of the month, or on January 1st? Most do …
Resolutions
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, December 29, 2021
We’re officially saying goodbye to 2021 and are ready to ring in the new year. As most of you can probably relate, I’ve had a …
Holidays and Family
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, December 22, 2021
The holidays are the perfect time to reflect on our relationships, establish goals for connecting with our family, and set the groundwork for those relationships …
Self Reflection
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, December 15, 2021
Self-Reflection might sound easy to do, but it’s the most challenging thing we can do. It’s hard to focus on our thoughts and feelings about …
Reflection
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, December 08, 2021
As we come to the end of another year, it is beneficial to review the recent past. Personally, I am better off at the end …
Coach Thought of the Week: Hustling
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Monday, December 06, 2021
The Hustle Culture is about being aggressive, being forceful, being a slayer, pushing forward, working long hours; and putting ourselves last. Hustling without rest and …
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 …
Thank You!
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, November 24, 2021
Thanksgiving is my favorite time of year. It’s a reminder to pause and say thank you before the shopping and the parties. It’s a reminder …
Creating Gratitude
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, November 17, 2021
Gratitude is the quality of being thankful. It consists of a readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness. Simple concept, right? Yet, it …
Boundaries
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Tuesday, November 16, 2021
Creating boundaries – or not creating them. There is no right or wrong answer. We’re all different. The question is: Do we need to …
My Work Anniversary Story
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, November 10, 2021
Ten years ago this month, I was lucky enough to start working at Coral Gables Counseling Center (CGCC) — and I’ve never looked back. I …
Reflection and Gratitude
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, November 03, 2021
The month of November is traditionally a time of Thanksgiving. During this time, we often focus on reflection and gratitude. Recognizing and reflecting on gratitude …
Self Improvement with Perspective
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, September 29, 2021
By: Tiffany N. Perez, RMHC We live in an era of information overload. We are invested in social media platforms like Pinterest, Instagram, Facebook, and …
Motivation
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, September 15, 2021
Motivation is Bullsh*t. Bold statement, I know, but stay with me for a second. Telling ourselves that the reason for not doing things is lack …
Natural Negativity to Proactive Optimism
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, September 08, 2021
I think we can all agree that the topic of self-improvement is a broad one. In such a complicated time in our world, and with …
Rest and Relaxation
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, September 01, 2021
Sometimes I set out to rest, relax, recharge. But I end up on my phone. On social media. I do this, I think because I …
Summer is Over. Now What?
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, August 25, 2021
Summer is over. Well, at least Summer, as in those few months during which “the Purge” happens because the children :coughs: terrors are set loose …
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 …
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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Dealing With Client Termination in Therapy
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, May 05, 2021
I had the opportunity to advise a colleague on how to terminate therapy for one of her clients. This particular case was sensitive and complex. …
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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. …
Umbrella of Health
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, April 14, 2021
What comes to mind when you think of health? For most, it’s the yearly visit to your primary doctor, gynecologist, or dentist. What comes to …
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 …
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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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, …
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 …
