The loss of a loved one is one of the most painful tragedies that humans suffer. The impact of this loss is usually crushing, and in the aftermath of loss, we often feel disconnected, withdrawn, confused or angry, like we have no control over anything. The grief process looks different for each of us, but […]
Do You Suffer from Anxiety? Yoga Can Help!
Life is full of moments that cause us to feel stressed or nervous. Getting up and speaking in front of a large group of people, starting a new school, and trying to ace that important job interview – all of these scenarios can make us fearful, resulting in sleepless nights and performance jitters. The problem […]
“Back-to-School” in Full Effect: Helping your Teen Manage Back-to-School Stress
It’s almost fall, which means Back-to-School season is in full effect. While some kids dread early mornings, alarm clocks, and homework, they still look forward to school; to enjoying friendships, making new connections, sports, and new activities. Some children, however, have a legit fear of going back to school. They worry about potential bullying, ex […]
How Addicted to Work Are You?
We live in a society that glorifies and normalizes Workaholism. It’s praised and almost expected to work long hours, feel exhausted, and deny yourself of leisure and rest until all deadlines are met. While being a hard worker and having a positive work ethic are important, it is also important to establish healthy habits and […]
5 Reasons Why Parents Don’t Discuss Child Sexual Abuse and Why You Should Be Talking About It
According to the US Centers for Disease Control, 1 in 4 girls and 1 in 6 boys are sexually abused by the time they are 18, and 44% of rape victims are under age 18. Sadly, but not surprisingly, victims of sexual assault are three times more likely to suffer from depression, 13 times more likely to abuse alcohol, […]
Yoga for Stress Relief
Yoga for Stress Relief Small Town Counseling CA, Inc presents “Yoga for Stress Relief” with Veronica Tovar, LCSW, RYT 200! Gather your professional team and join Veronica in breathing techniques and yoga postures that stimulate and deactivate the nervous system in a way that increases self-regulation and decreases stress in the body and mind. Private […]
Self-Care Tips for Parents of Special Needs Children
As a parent of a child with special needs, you probably spend most of your days so busy with the demanding needs of your family that you neglect to take care of yourself. Medical appointments, dentist appointments, IEP meetings, parent-teacher conferences, specialty hospital/doctor visits, follow up with referrals… The list goes on. The concept of […]
5 Signs Your Teenager is Asking for Help
The teenage years can perhaps be best described as a time of physical, emotional and social tumult. Changes happen so rapidly in adolescence, that neither child nor parent really knows how to cope. Teenagers often become more detached from their family during this time. In fact, parents become less important in their teenager’s eyes, as […]
10 Tips for the Overwhelmed Parent
Recognizing the Signs of Teen Depression
Ask any parent what their main job is and they will tell you it’s protecting their children and keeping them safe. New parents spend hours, if not days, baby-proofing the house. They research the best car seats and bike helmets and figure out ways to ensure their kids are safe online. But, no matter how […]