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The Selfish Act of Forgiveness
Often when we think of forgiveness we think of letting someone, “getting away” with something or, “getting off scot-free”. Forgiveness is not about ignoring the fact we were hurt. It...
The Selfish Act of Forgiveness
Often when we think of forgiveness we think of letting someone, “getting away” with something or, “getting off scot-free”. Forgiveness is not about ignoring the fact we were hurt. It...
Confidentiality and the Therapeutic Process
Confidentiality refers to the client’s right to have information shared within the therapeutic relationship kept within the bounds of the client-therapist relationship. Privilege is a similar legal concept that refers...
Confidentiality and the Therapeutic Process
Confidentiality refers to the client’s right to have information shared within the therapeutic relationship kept within the bounds of the client-therapist relationship. Privilege is a similar legal concept that refers...
Finding My "Why"
My name is Kyle Edquist, and “the Walking Hug” is a nickname I am quite fond of, gifted by my friend Rajkumari. Currently, I live in San Francisco and work...
Finding My "Why"
My name is Kyle Edquist, and “the Walking Hug” is a nickname I am quite fond of, gifted by my friend Rajkumari. Currently, I live in San Francisco and work...
Coming Out Again and Again
Guest Author Chelsea Louis, MA People often ask me when I came out or how it was for me when I came out… and I want to say which time?!...
Coming Out Again and Again
Guest Author Chelsea Louis, MA People often ask me when I came out or how it was for me when I came out… and I want to say which time?!...
Single Parenting in the Summer
During the school year it can be difficult enough for single parents to keep kids cared for and out of trouble, but when summer arrives and school activities are no...
Single Parenting in the Summer
During the school year it can be difficult enough for single parents to keep kids cared for and out of trouble, but when summer arrives and school activities are no...
Digital Detox 5: Virtual Reality
The inconsistencies in both scientific and media related literature that examines the complex world of screen media use has demonstrated that it is extremely difficult to generate associations between how...
Digital Detox 5: Virtual Reality
The inconsistencies in both scientific and media related literature that examines the complex world of screen media use has demonstrated that it is extremely difficult to generate associations between how...
Types of Mental Health Professionals
There are many types of mental health care professionals who are trained to help with various aspects of mental health, including assessment, treatment, medication, case management, advocacy, and consultation. In...
Types of Mental Health Professionals
There are many types of mental health care professionals who are trained to help with various aspects of mental health, including assessment, treatment, medication, case management, advocacy, and consultation. In...
Digital Detox 4: Impact on Brain Structure and ...
If you’ve been following along with our Digital Detox series, you are now well aware of the inconsistencies in both scientific and media related literature that examines the complex world...
Digital Detox 4: Impact on Brain Structure and ...
If you’ve been following along with our Digital Detox series, you are now well aware of the inconsistencies in both scientific and media related literature that examines the complex world...
Our Growth Never Gets Old
“Ugh. I’m so old. I’m such a fart.” This refrain has become a ubiquitous catchphrase of mine over the last year or two. It punctuates my social circles, it initiates...
Our Growth Never Gets Old
“Ugh. I’m so old. I’m such a fart.” This refrain has become a ubiquitous catchphrase of mine over the last year or two. It punctuates my social circles, it initiates...
Positive Coping Skills for Responding to Stress
Inner Fokus offers a weekly skill-based, non-therapeutic group known as the Strong(her) Girls Group at our Laguna Beach office for girls 7 – 12 and 13 – 17 years old....
Positive Coping Skills for Responding to Stress
Inner Fokus offers a weekly skill-based, non-therapeutic group known as the Strong(her) Girls Group at our Laguna Beach office for girls 7 – 12 and 13 – 17 years old....
Digital Detox 3: Is All Screen Time Created Equ...
As clinicians, we are extremely passionate about the complex world of screen media activity. In our last post, we investigated the current state of research and media related to screen...
Digital Detox 3: Is All Screen Time Created Equ...
As clinicians, we are extremely passionate about the complex world of screen media activity. In our last post, we investigated the current state of research and media related to screen...
How can I tell if my child needs therapy as we ...
Many adults now acknowledge the benefit of a supportive professional as they face the challenges a divorce inevitably brings. But many parents are unsure at what point their child may...
How can I tell if my child needs therapy as we ...
Many adults now acknowledge the benefit of a supportive professional as they face the challenges a divorce inevitably brings. But many parents are unsure at what point their child may...