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It’s About T.I.M.E. Program Update
There’s a movement underway at Beach High School, and it has resulted in increased attendance and decreased suspensions during the first semester of the 2016-2017 academic year.What’s driving the movement is Beach’s team of compassionate, committed staff and the...
How to: Incorporate Sensory Play into Your Child’s Every Day
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...
Meet our Donors: Tim Sailor – Continuing a Legacy of Community Service
Growing up, Tim Sailor was guided by the compassionate example of his parents who were always active in the community.His father, Dan, was on the Board of Directors of the Teenage Resource Center, a nonprofit in Orange County that provided support and counseling for...
National Eating Disorders Awareness Week + Upcoming Community Events
National Eating Disorders Awareness Week was this past week (February 28 - March 4). It’s important to raise awareness of eating disorders because like other mental health conditions, there are many myths, misconceptions and stigmas associated with eating disorders....
How to Identify & Help Students with Mental Health Conditions
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 Black History Month
In recognition of Black History Month, The Guidance Center wishes to acknowledge leaders who serve as catalysts for mental health awareness, and the need for improved culturally competent care, while acknowledging that historically, communities of color, including...
Monkey Business: A Trauma-Informed Movement in Education Success Story
Helping a school become trauma-informed requires more than training school staff about the neuroscience of trauma or providing a prescription of techniques. The heart of trauma-informed care, and our It’s About T.I.M.E. (Trauma-Informed Movement in Education)...
Client Success Story: The Mental Health Advocate Trio
Read the story of the mother and daughter featured in our 70th Anniversary video and how they’re now leading healthy, happy lives and advocating for mental health in their community… To say that Mia and her mom, Araceli, are now thriving would be an...
How to: Fight Human Trafficking
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...
How to: Start the New Year Off Positively
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 Community Who Saved the Holidays
Before we head out to celebrate the holidays, we want to take a moment to express our gratitude for those compassionate community members and local organizations who truly saved the holidays for 50 of our families this year.We’re inspired by each and every one of our...
How to: Holiday Tips for Parents of Children with Anxiety, Depression, or ADHD
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,...
Happy December + Upcoming Community Events
Happy December! The holidays are just around the corner, and here at The Guidance Center, we’re getting excited to celebrate with our communities.Whether you live in Compton, San Pedro or Long Beach, there’s so many fun ways to connect and celebrate. We put together a...
What This Holiday Season Means to Our Board of Directors
“I just can’t stand poverty. I can’t fix poverty around the world, but for that one family, for that one day, I can fix poverty,” said The Guidance Center Board Member and Marriage and Family Therapist Intern, Luis Maimoni.Spreading joy this holiday season means a lot...
Five Ways to Create a Trauma-Informed Classroom Pt. 2
This blog post is continued from Five Ways to Create a Trauma-Informed Classroom Pt. 1. To read part one, click here.Understanding how trauma impacts developing brains and applying that knowledge with love are key components of the trauma-informed model. Armed with...
Five Ways to Create a Trauma-Informed Classroom Pt. 1
Nearly 35 million U.S. children have experienced one or more types of childhood trauma, reports National Survey of Children’s Health (NHCS). Studies show trauma is toxic to children’s developing brains and inhibits their ability to learn in the...
New Co-located Partnership + Upcoming Community Events
Our Fall Newsletter is scheduled to go live the week of Nov. 7. To get a sneak peak at what’s inside, check out the following article on one of our latest co-located partnerships! The Guidance Center is excited to announce our new partnership with Century Villages at...
Trauma-Informed Film Event Featuring Paper Tigers
On October 12th, we hosted a free film screening event to provide community members with an opportunity to experience the transformative power of the trauma-informed approach for themselves.Nearly 150 people attended the screening of Paper Tigers, which follows...
Domestic Violence Awareness Month + Upcoming Community Events
On average, nearly 20 people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner in the United States. During one year, this equates to more than 10 million women and men.*It’s not something that is easy – or even feels safe – to talk about, but when we...
What does trauma-informed mean?
A child sets his head down on his desk. He just can’t seem to focus on the teacher or the instruction she is giving to the class. An outsider might perceive this student’s actions as a lack of motivation or pure laziness.However, that assumption couldn’t be further...