by Patricia Costales, LCSW | Nov 20, 2020 | Community, Thankfulness
Thanksgiving marks the start of the holiday season in the United States, and is a favorite for many. It is a time when loved ones gather together to reflect upon all things for which they are grateful. There is no pressure of holiday gifts; it is a day built on the...
by Patricia Costales, LCSW | May 1, 2020 | Encouragement from our CEO, Mental Health Awareness Month, Still Here for You
“You don’t have to be a therapist to be therapeutic” is a saying that has become our mantra at The Guidance Center. A friend of mine recently told me a story that perfectly shows what this means. My friend has a teacup Pomeranian named Cupcake. When he takes Cupcake...
by Patricia Costales, LCSW | Apr 25, 2019 | Community, Ending Stigma, Hope
From The Guidance Center’s CEO, Patricia Costales, LCSW: We’ve come a long way to combat the stigma surrounding mental health in our communities. More often, we see brave children and their families seeking help and wanting to create change in their lives. At...
by Patricia Costales, LCSW | Aug 30, 2018 | Events
Be the hero of your own story. Unleash your superpowers. That’s what Sunset Sip 2018 is all about. But, how do superheroes and superpowers connect to our mission at The Guidance Center? Last week, Luis Maimoni, LMFT, provided insight into our theme from a board...
by Patricia Costales, LCSW | Mar 23, 2018 | Encouragement from our CEO, Ending Stigma, How to, Mental Wellness, Parenting Tips
One month has passed since the tragic shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. In the weeks since, we’ve heard threats of violence reported at our Long Beach schools and in numerous nearby communities.When I heard the news about the latest shooting, as a...
