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Life in Southern California, like anywhere, brings its share of temporary stressors – the unexpected challenge at work, a disagreement...

Updating your Inner Parts can be similar to your Now-Self having tea with your Younger-Self to show them how much you have changed since...

When your partner is struggling with a harsh inner critic, it can be tough to know what to do. You want to help, but sometimes your...

So many people state they need to "manage their inner critic" which in Internal Family Systems (IFS) would be described as Managing a...

Psychosis is a condition that affects how a person processes and experiences reality. While the term can sound intimidating,...

Introduction: In our fast-paced world, rest is often seen as a luxury, not a necessity. Yet, the truth is simple: happier people are more...

This exercise is a practical way to explore your internal experience using principles from Internal Family Systems (IFS) and somatic...

A moment of mindfulness doesn't require a special space. True calm can be found anywhere, whether on a cushion or in a computer chair....

The impact of complex trauma on children and adolescents can be profound, shaping their sense of safety, their ability to manage...

Finding your perfect match among all the noise is a very slim prospect. In today's hyper-connected world, dating apps have become a...

Have you ever found yourself caught in an inner tug-of-war, where one part of you craves quiet while another pushes for constant...

Introduction: In our daily lives, it's easy to get caught in the familiar, the routine, the seemingly mundane. Yet, there's a profound...

On Tuesday this week we will explore Internal Family Systems (IFS) and how it integrates behavioral and somatic approaches. Today, let's...

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in private practice, I've had the privilege of walking alongside many individuals on their journey...

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I've seen many individuals grapple with the unsettling sensation that the world around them isn't...

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in private practice, I often emphasize the profound connection between our minds, bodies, and...

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, my path has led me through extensive training and practice in many of the most effective...

Introduction: Our minds have a natural tendency to gravitate towards what went wrong or what might go wrong. This focus on potential...

Have you ever felt completely conflicted, as if one part of you wants to say “yes” while another part is screaming “no”? Or perhaps you...

The hum of the baby monitor on the nightstand feels less like a comfort and more like a high-stakes alarm. John  lies awake, staring at...