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-...

The graphic novel, “Dear Scarlet: The Story of My Postpartum Depression" is an intimate, moving and engaging look at the author's...

Below are links to three articles that can be helpful to better understand anxiety. Anxiety disorders (which include generalized...

Miscarriage happens in 1 out of 4 recognized pregnancies. These three articles explore the physical & emotional experience of miscarriage.

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...

Did you happen to catch the article “Hopeful Images from 2020” published in The Atlantic? I saw it randomly when it first came online...

Link to sources for ease: 1) https://thriveglobal.com/stories/why-self-compassion-is-the-key-to-high-performance/?ck_subscriber_id=472083...

These weekend reads focus on school. Recently, here in LA, schools have started up again. Private, public, charter or homeschool, most...

Maternal mental health disorders are the #1 complication of childbirth. Maternal Mental Health (MMH) disorders include a range of...

Mental Health- Weekend Reads- Vol 3. Links to Articles= support needed during Postpartum, EMDR is effective, and addicted to bad news.

Hello, Here are some more great finds from all over the internet: 1) https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/podcasts/series/the_science_of_happ...

Mental Health & Wellness weekend reads, vol 1. Interesting, helpful & hopeful articles I am reading or rereading.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) believes that everything that happens to us causes us to have thoughts (cognitions), which influence...

1 in 7 moms experience postpartum depression. Support & help is available & effective. Links to local directories & online help.

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...

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.

This is an art therapy & journaling exercise designed to increase awareness of your own strengths & the power of your experiences.

If you are about to become homeless in Los Angeles, how do you find services? This blog posts explains SPAs and provides agency lists.

Six Benefits of Art Therapy infographic- alleviate symptoms, address past traumas, improve self esteem, plus three more benefits listed.

I hope in the New Year you make the time to reflect, play, create & connect. Do it your way, set your standards.