https://youtu.be/Ft2pAoazzjU PHYSICAL + EMOTIONAL SAFETY AN INTERVIEW WITH: Julian Marc Opena, MS, LMFT, I-O Interview What do you prioritize as Program Director? I come from a summer camp background, so I am used to play and fun, but also really emotional experiences. I think that most people think of my role and they’re like, oh, […]
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Written By: Julian Marc Opena, MFT Discovering Wellness Identity :: Embracing Life Beyond Mental Illness Living with mental illness can be a daunting journey, often overshadowing one’s sense of self and purpose. However, as individuals progress through treatment and recovery, rediscovering a wellness identity becomes a pivotal step towards reclaiming a fulfilling life. In the
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WHY BECOME A HEALTH AT EVERY SIZE INFORMED PRACTITIONER? FILMED INTERVIEW | ELIZABETH CAPPS, RDN Being a Health at Every Size informed practitioner is incredibly important. Really, I feel that this should follow into the medical community. I know that here at Mental Health Collective, everyone here is health at every size informed. What it
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Breathing techniques focus on activating the parasympathetic nervous system to signal to the brain that the body is safe. Deep breathing incorporates a slow and steady inhalation to exhalation ratio, which automatically regulates our body’s natural anxiety and hyperarousal response systems. Here are 4 breathing techniques proven to be effective in the management of mental
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https://youtu.be/3h89-HEwkGg The Mental Health Collective’s Clinical Psychologist, Lydia Hansell, Psy.D., gives a 3 step process for imagining meaning. No matter where you are, Dr. Hansell takes you through a practical visualization that promotes manageable action and efficient success. Trauma Programs Functional Recovery DO YOU HAVE A QUESTION? Send our team a message or call 888.717.9355
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As part of Thrive Global’s series about “How To Give Honest Feedback without Being Hurtful”, writer Penny Bauder interviewed our very own Co-Founder and Clinical Director, Dr. Anna McCarthy, PhD. THRIVE GLOBAL ARTICLE Trauma Programs Functional Recovery DO YOU HAVE A QUESTION? Send our team a message or call 888.717.9355
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As part of Authority Magazine’s series about “How To Give Honest Feedback without Being Hurtful”, writer Penny Bauder interviewed our very own Co-Founder and Clinical Director, Dr. Anna McCarthy, PhD. AUTHORITY MAGAZINE ARTICLE Dr. Anna McCARTHY Mental Health Support
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Meditation Magazine recently featured The Collective’s very own Dr. Monisha Vasa who insightfully wrote about Mindful Parenting! Full Article
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Be Well Orange County invited The Collective’s Dr. Anna McCarthy to share her clinical perspective on how to prioritize mental and physical health through the current pandemic. Dr. McCarthy THE COLLECTIVE CONTACT
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Part Two A recap of April 13th’s webinar with The Collective’s Dr. Monisha Vasa + Mindfulness Facilitator Cayce Howe. What is self compassion? Self compassion is a genuine wish for ourselves to be free from suffering. Why is self compassion especially important for clinician resilience right now? -A greater percentage of our clients might
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