Think It’s 2024? Your Brain Begs to Differ.
Imagine using a smartphone that’s never been updated. It would be slow, buggy and frustrating. That’s your brain, stuck in survival mode. It treats minor stressors like life-or-death threats. This blog explains how your ancient wiring causes modern anxiety and how to get that mental "update."
Break the Cycle of Parenting Burnout
Parenting burnout is a common challenge. Sacrificing what you (and your relationship) need in order to be a “good parent” can feel necessary in these unprecedented times. LCMFT Rikia Ancar offers practical strategies you can use to reduce burnout and increase harmony at home.
Mindfulness Part II: Psychological Flexibility- Your Mind Can Be as Flexible as a Yoga Guru
Ever feel like life’s storms are too much to handle? Stress at work, relationship woes, and endless DMV traffic--sound familiar? Discover how psychological flexibility, powered by mindfulness, can help you bend without breaking and how Acceptance and Commitment Therapy offers a path to get there.
Shifting with Compassion: Navigating the Hidden Impact of Daylight Saving Time
Explore the hidden impacts of daylight saving time. Discover why self-compassion is crucial as we adjust to the ways this 'extra' hour of daylight can affect our physical and mental health. It's about more than just resetting clocks; it's about well-being.