I think I must have been the best-prepared new parent on the face of the earth. I took all the preparation classes—some of them twice. But, I never took a parenting course, nor did I think much about what my life would look and feel like when the baby was actually here (beyond wrapping a […]
In the last few years, self-care has cemented itself in the public lexicon, and beyond buying scented candles or luxurious facemasks, it has encouraged us to reflect on our own emotional hygiene. With this shift, I have heard an increased use and occasional misuse of the term “boundaries” in my personal and professional life. A […]
If you think it’s good for you and helps your productivity you should know that the most common cause of death in America is cardiovascular disease (CVD). Stress is a predictor of CVD and contributes to a myriad of other illnesses including cancer, autoimmune disease, digestive disorders, and many many more. If you want to […]
As summer winds down, I’ve been reflecting on the season when many couples say, “I do”. Sitting with couples during the crescendo up to their wedding day, I am reminded what a significant milestone weddings are in life. Though each person’s wedding planning experience brings with it their unique brand of challenges, there can be […]
That begins with finding a therapist near you in the East Bay. Someone you connect with. Someone who makes you feel safe, secure, and connected while they guide you through the healing process. At Well Clinic, our therapists and couples counselors strive to support and promote lifelong change that will allow you to form sustainable, […]
When considering a San Francisco family therapy program, you no doubt have many questions. Each family unit is unique, and each family will have different goals in therapy. Despite these differences, there are three main goals of family therapy in San Francisco: Learning to Set Healthy Boundaries One goal of a family therapy program in […]
Valentine’s Day has come and gone … and what holiday could possibly be more triggering? For many, V-day elicits insecurity, unhelpful comparisons and general angst about the state of love in our lives. It’s ironic that such an innocently conceived idea – a day to celebrate love – has become such a feast of self-criticism. […]
Well Clinic is seeking a licensed psychotherapist (MFT, LCSW, or Psychologist) to conduct therapy with individuals, couples and families in a holistic and multidisciplinary setting. The successful candidate will demonstrate significant experience in treating clients who suffer from both mental health challenges as well as substance use disorders. The clinician may be a full or […]
In the beginning of a good relationship, listening is easy. Everything seems new and exciting and partners are happy to make eye contact, support each other, and demonstrate that they care. Listening acts as a doorway into the other’s heart and feelings of connection and intimacy grow stronger as partners learn about each other with […]
By Craig Wenaweser, MFT – Meditation is a powerful practice which has many physical, mental and emotional health benefits. It has been scientifically proven to lower blood pressure, calm the nervous system, increase mental focus and regulate emotional states. In addition to these physiological benefits, meditation can also guide the practitioner to a direct experience […]
Cameron Yarbrough, Well Clinic co-founder and chairman, has written a fascinating new article for TechCrunch. Here is an excerpt: “According to Dr. Keegan Walden, who earned his PhD in clinical psychology from Northwestern University, extreme athletes and entrepreneurs may have similar brain function in the domain of what psychologists term “approach motivation.” “Some individuals have […]
When EMDR therapy begins, you will relax into a chair while your therapist alternates between some form of bilateral (two-sided) stimulation and periods of quiet. During the bilateral stimulation, they will move their fingers (or some equivalent) back and forth in front of your eyes. During the quiet times, your will close your eyes and allow […]
By Robin Levick, MFT Ambivalence is an important concept, and one that is often misunderstood. It was coined in 1910 by Swiss psychologist Eugen Blueler, and it means: 1. Simultaneously experiencing or expressing opposing or contradictory feelings, beliefs, or motivations. 2. Alternately having one opinion or feeling, and then the opposite. From ambivalence, from German […]
More recently, science has begun to give attention to other types of pain that go beyond this current understanding. That is, pain that is very real but cannot be distinguished from a disease state – at least by current medical diagnostic technology. This is a concept that is evolving and being redefined. Despite medical science’s […]