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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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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Thank you to all who joined us for our webinar, Strategies for Clinicians. We look forward to being in community together as we provide each other with support, resources, and tools that integrate the best of mindfulness and mental health. If you missed one of the webinars with The Collective’s Dr. Monisha Vasa and Mindfulness Facilitator
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I had a colleague years ago who used to draw a Venn Diagram with “mastery” in one circle and “pleasure” in the other. He liked to call it “the twin suns of depression treatment.” I started to use it in my own practice to help guide clients who were working hard to manage their depressive
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What goes around comes around? We’ve all heard the saying, but beyond the old adage lies a truly empowering lesson in the realm of human psychology. The Mental Health Collective’s Co-Founder and Clinical Advisor, Dr. Monish Vasa, speaks to this ‘manifestation’ phenomenon and posits that “Manifestation is the ability to bring our deepest wishes to
