Kim Gibson, MS, ATR, LPCC
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Kim Gibson, MS, ATR, LPCC
- Mar 16, 2022
- 1 min
Courageous Conversations- free online event tomorrow 3/17/22, 10 AM PST- "Courageous Conversations"
Please consider attending this event tomorrow AM from 10-11 AM. I know I am not giving much notice, but I just learned about it from an...
Kim Gibson, MS, ATR, LPCC
- Nov 28, 2021
- 1 min
Weekend Reads- Links to articles that can help with insomnia
Here are the direct links to the articles mentioned above: 1) New York Time's Guide to Sleep https://www.nytimes.com/guides/well/how-to-...
Kim Gibson, MS, ATR, LPCC
- Apr 13, 2021
- 3 min
Graphic Novel Review - "Dear Scarlet: The Story of My Postpartum Depression" by Teresa Wong
The graphic novel, “Dear Scarlet: The Story of My Postpartum Depression" is an intimate, moving and engaging look at the author's...
Kim Gibson, MS, ATR, LPCC
- Apr 2, 2021
- 1 min
Weekend Reads - Three articles on anxiety.
Below are links to three articles that can be helpful to better understand anxiety. Anxiety disorders (which include generalized...
Kim Gibson, MS, ATR, LPCC
- Mar 8, 2021
- 2 min
Weekend Reads - Three articles on miscarriage
Miscarriage happens in 1 out of 4 recognized pregnancies. These three articles explore the physical & emotional experience of miscarriage.
Kim Gibson, MS, ATR, LPCC
- Feb 14, 2021
- 2 min
Mental Health & Wellness- Weekend Reads, Vol 6, Feb 14, 2021 - The Impact of the Pandemic
Here we are 11 months into this pandemic and in many ways with the vaccine rolling out there is a feeling of hope, a ray of light. Maybe...
Kim Gibson, MS, ATR, LPCC
- Jan 8, 2021
- 2 min
Art Therapy Directive: Creating a Photo Album of Joy or Gratitude
Did you happen to catch the article “Hopeful Images from 2020” published in The Atlantic? I saw it randomly when it first came online...
Kim Gibson, MS, ATR, LPCC
- Nov 19, 2020
- 1 min
Focusing on Self Compassion- an article, a podcast and some meditations. This weeks finds.
Link to sources for ease: 1) https://thriveglobal.com/stories/why-self-compassion-is-the-key-to-high-performance/?ck_subscriber_id=472083...
Kim Gibson, MS, ATR, LPCC
- Sep 3, 2020
- 3 min
Mental Health & Wellness- Weekend Reads, Vol 4, Sept 3rd, 2020 - Back to school edition
These weekend reads focus on school. Recently, here in LA, schools have started up again. Private, public, charter or homeschool, most...
Kim Gibson, MS, ATR, LPCC
- Aug 26, 2020
- 2 min
1 in 5 women will experience a maternal mental health disorder
Maternal mental health disorders are the #1 complication of childbirth. Maternal Mental Health (MMH) disorders include a range of...
Kim Gibson, MS, ATR, LPCC
- Jul 17, 2020
- 2 min
Mental Health & Wellness Weekend Reads- what I am reading, rereading, & listening to. Volume 3
Mental Health- Weekend Reads- Vol 3. Links to Articles= support needed during Postpartum, EMDR is effective, and addicted to bad news.
Kim Gibson, MS, ATR, LPCC
- Jul 17, 2020
- 1 min
Mental Health & Wellness Weekend Reads- what I am reading, rereading, & listening to. Volume 2.
Hello, Here are some more great finds from all over the internet: 1) https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/podcasts/series/the_science_of_happ...
Kim Gibson, MS, ATR, LPCC
- Jul 6, 2020
- 2 min
Hi! Welcome to my Mental Health & Wellness weekend reads.
Mental Health & Wellness weekend reads, vol 1. Interesting, helpful & hopeful articles I am reading or rereading.
Kim Gibson, MS, ATR, LPCC
- May 17, 2020
- 2 min
CBT and Identifying one's Automatic Thoughts
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) believes that everything that happens to us causes us to have thoughts (cognitions), which influence...
Kim Gibson, MS, ATR, LPCC
- Apr 21, 2020
- 2 min
A Resource to have handy....Postpartum Support International
1 in 7 moms experience postpartum depression. Support & help is available & effective. Links to local directories & online help.
Kim Gibson, MS, ATR, LPCC
- Apr 5, 2020
- 3 min
Self Compassion & Should Statements...ways to challenge them + some art therapy activities to try
It is Sunday. How are you? No, really how are you doing? Because this collective chapter IS hard. H-A-R-D. Teachers are trying to...
Kim Gibson, MS, ATR, LPCC
- Mar 19, 2020
- 3 min
Tuning into One’s Wise Mind
An overview of how one can tune into one's wise mind. Wise mind is a DBT concept & it'sthe balance between emotional and reasonable mind.
Kim Gibson, MS, ATR, LPCC
- Mar 5, 2020
- 2 min
Exercise: Honoring Our Voice through our words and images
This is an art therapy & journaling exercise designed to increase awareness of your own strengths & the power of your experiences.
Kim Gibson, MS, ATR, LPCC
- Jan 31, 2020
- 2 min
If you are worried about yourself or a loved one & need some direction on who to contact if you are
If you are about to become homeless in Los Angeles, how do you find services? This blog posts explains SPAs and provides agency lists.
© 2019 by Kimberly Gibson, MS, ATR, LPCC.
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