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Courageous Conversations- free online event tomorrow 3/17/22, 10 AM PST- "Courageous Conversations"

Kim Gibson, MS, ATR, LPCC

Mar 16
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...

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Weekend Reads- Links to articles that can help with insomnia

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-...

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Graphic Novel Review - "Dear Scarlet: The Story of My Postpartum Depression" by Teresa Wong

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...

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Weekend Reads - Three articles on anxiety.

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...

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Weekend Reads - Three articles on miscarriage

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.

Mental Health & Wellness- Weekend Reads, Vol 6, Feb 14, 2021 - The Impact of the Pandemic

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...

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Art Therapy Directive: Creating a Photo Album of Joy or Gratitude

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...

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Focusing on Self Compassion- an article, a podcast and some meditations. This weeks finds.

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...

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Mental Health & Wellness- Weekend Reads, Vol 4, Sept 3rd, 2020 - Back to school edition

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...

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1 in 5 women will experience a maternal mental health disorder

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...

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Mental Health & Wellness Weekend Reads- what I am reading, rereading, & listening to. Volume 3

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.

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Mental Health & Wellness Weekend Reads- what I am reading, rereading, & listening to. Volume 2.

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...

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Hi! Welcome to my Mental Health & Wellness weekend reads.

Kim Gibson, MS, ATR, LPCC

Jul 5, 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.

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CBT and Identifying one's Automatic Thoughts

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...

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A Resource to have handy....Postpartum Support International

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.

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Self Compassion & Should Statements...ways to challenge them + some art therapy activities to try

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...

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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.

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Exercise: Honoring Our Voice through our words and images

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.

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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.

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Six Benefits of Art Therapy plus more....

Kim Gibson, MS, ATR, LPCC

Jan 20, 2020
1 min

Six Benefits of Art Therapy plus more....

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

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