When I am getting to know a family for the first time, I will invariably ask the question “does your child have an IEP?” and they will almost always give me one of two answers: “What’s an IEP?” or “Ugh, yes. Yes they do.” I can identify with both these answers,...
We all have them, but every one’s is different. A tight hug from a loved one might comfort you in an anxious moment or guiding colored pencils across paper might help calm your mind. Maybe it’s lighting a candle with your favorite scent or cranking up music and...
Kayla Caceres (left), Marriage and Family Therapist Intern in Intensive Services; Bernice Contreras (right), Marriage and Family Therapist Intern in Intensive Services; and Enrique Martinez (not pictured), Associate Clinical Social Worker in Long Beach Outpatient...
In honor of January being National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, we want to take the opportunity to encourage you to join us in the fight to end human trafficking – all year long. As a mental health agency, The Guidance Center provides a safe place...
The New Year is always a great time to start fresh and make positive changes. But, changing your routine or mindset can be difficult on your own.Liz Liskin, Clinical Therapist in our San Pedro Clinic, is here to help you lay out a clear – and meaningful – first step...
The holidays can be a whirlwind of activities for both parents and children. There’s shopping to do, parties to attend, community festivals to enjoy – which all should be magical and exciting, right?But, what if just the thought of going to a crowded mall,...
