By Eric Mill, MFT At first glance Pixar’s newest film Inside Out may appear to be another children’s movie with unique characters and the Disney/Pixar sparkle, but ask anyone who has seen it, grown up and child alike, and it’s clear that the movie hits a soft spot that is somewhat unexpected. Inside Out braves the […]
Mindfulness… You may have heard the term. It’s an intentional focusing of our attention on whatever is happening in the moment: without judgment, without preconceived ideas, without expectations. But how can you put mindfulness to good use? Do you have to be in the middle of a great big “om” in your yoga class? Do […]
Society is now more open to conversations about mental health. Thus, we can finally discuss how important taking care of our mental health is. The emphasis on seeking medical intervention to address mental health issues has made it simpler for patients to recover from their mental health conditions. Society’s understanding of mental health-related issues is […]
If you have perused recent book reviews, mindfulness-based websites or wellness-related Instagram pages lately, you may have noticed a rise in the topic of sobriety, addiction to substances (primarily alcohol), and the connection to mental health in the form of written memoirs, podcasts, and other mediums, in which writers discuss their personal stories and most […]
I absolutely love Well Clinic! From the beginning, my husband and I felt like we were in a comfortable and safe space. Our couple’s therapy bridged gaps in our relationship and helped us understand each other that much more. Ivette B Well Clinic is an oasis, especially for busy professionals like me. It’s a relaxing […]
Nowadays, it’s not uncommon for people to have a job, while studying at the same time. These people either work to pay for their tuition or they’re trying to get enough work experience before they are done with school or college. Either way, tackling both endeavors at once creates a whole new set of challenges […]
I absolutely love Well Clinic! From the beginning, my husband and I felt like we were in a comfortable and safe space. Our couple’s therapy bridged gaps in our relationship and helped us understand each other that much more. Ivette B Well Clinic is an oasis, especially for busy professionals like me. It’s a relaxing […]
I absolutely love Well Clinic! From the beginning, my husband and I felt like we were in a comfortable and safe space. Our couple’s therapy bridged gaps in our relationship and helped us understand each other that much more. Ivette B Well Clinic is an oasis, especially for busy professionals like me. It’s a relaxing […]
Firing an employee is never easy for either party involved. Make employee termination as dignified as possible. We can’t stress enough how important it is to terminate an employee with dignity. Avoid humiliation. Recognize that termination from a job is difficult for the terminated employee. Use empathy when firing an employee. It’s important to consider […]
When you first start marriage counseling in San Francisco, the therapist will conduct an initial screening and interview. What will be discussed in this intake process is the nature of your relationship and a deeper dive into your values, cultural background, and family background. From this interview, you and the therapist will target the specific […]
In my work as a therapist and leadership coach I have come to appreciate how important it is to engage skillfully with conflict. What I notice in myself and others is often an aversion or avoidance of conflict. This tendency to want to avoid conflict makes sense, given the evolutionary inheritance of our neurobiological self, […]
Everyone can benefit from learning new stress management techniques. By reducing stress in your everyday life, you can improve your mood, immune system, longevity, productivity and even your sex life. When you let stress take hold, you increase your risk of dozens of illnesses, including headaches, insomnia, fatigue, heart disease and the common cold. Stress […]
Getting off antidepressants is an important decision that can greatly affect your life and relationships. It is something you should always do in coordination with your physician. When you are ready to begin, consider a few important points to guide you in the process. Timing is key for getting off antidepressants Good timing for discontinuing […]
By Andrew Kushnick, LMFT You’re probably thinking, “I know how to come home – on the train!” No, this is something different. I’m talking about how you reunite with your partner after a long day. You’re tired. Work was rough. You’re hungry. But you’re about to interact with someone who is very important to you […]