by Elizabeth Snow | Jun 14, 2019 | Community, Mental Wellness, Parenting Tips
Every summer there is a sense of panic for most parents which usually sounds like, “What am I going to do with my kids?!” Rather than thinking of summer as stressful, planning ahead can make summer an enjoyable time to connect as a family. The...
by Kristin McNeese LCSW | Jun 7, 2019 | Community, Ending Stigma, Hope, Mental Wellness
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a psychiatric disorder that can occur in people who have experienced or witnessed (exposed to) a traumatic event or events such as a natural disaster, a serious accident, a terrorist act, war/combat, rape...
by The Guidance Center | May 30, 2019 | Community, Ending Stigma, Hope, Mental Wellness
Meet Ezequiel, a former client of our School Based Program. Ezequiel wrote and illustrated a story about his therapeutic journey and how he learned to manage his emotions and...
by The Guidance Center | May 24, 2019 | Community, Ending Stigma, Hope, Mental Wellness
Meet Kayla, a client at our Long Beach Outpatient clinic. Upon entering therapy, Kayla struggled to manage her intrusive thoughts, excessive worrying and daily stomachaches. Months later, she has learned new ways to manage her stress and endure the...
by The Guidance Center | May 17, 2019 | Community, Ending Stigma, Hope, Mental Wellness
Meet Michelle, a former client of The Whole Child Program. She’s the third of five clients we are honored to feature and celebrate her courage during May Mental Health Month. Brittany, Michelle’s therapist, reflected on Michelle’s journey, resiliency,...
by The Guidance Center | May 10, 2019 | Community, Ending Stigma, Hope, Mental Wellness
Meet Cecilia, a former client of our San Pedro clinic. She’s the second of five clients we are honored to feature and celebrate her courage during May Mental Health Month. Priscilla, Cecilia’s therapist, reflected on Cecilia’s journey, resiliency, and...
