INTERVIEW WITH LAUREN HOPKINS, APCC | CLINICAL CARE COORDINATOR https://youtu.be/x3n-PJx9bq0 Clinical Care Coordinator, Lauren Hopkins, APCC, discusses the structure of clinical team meetings at The Mental Health Collective in Newport Beach, CA. Click into the video to hear Lauren share about the importance of communication amongst all clinical team members. INTERVIEW: WHAT DOES A CLINICAL […]
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WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO PROCESS TRAUMA? :: An Interview with Dr. Kristen Zaleski, PhD, LCSW As Chief Clinical Officer at The Mental Health Collective, Dr. Kristen Zaleski often connects with those struggling to begin a journey of trauma treatment. To gain insight, read Dr. Zaleski’s interview below. INTERVIEW WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO PROCESS
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=avk1FJdiZFo How somatic interventions support narrative exposure treatment AN INTERVIEW WITH: DR. KRISTEN ZALESKI, PhD, LCSW | CHIEF CLINICAL OFFICER Interview WHAT ARE SOMATIC INTERVENTIONS? Somatic psychotherapies are something that have always been in the psychotherapy world, but they hadn’t had the practice-based evidence. People hadn’t started really embracing them, learning them and understanding
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ADHD and its relationship with trauma feel like a larger topic of interest in all realms of social interactions lately. So we asked our expert, Dr. Tiffany Grimes, Ph.D., to break down her well-informed clinical thoughts for our pondering readers. Dr. Grimes, is there a relationship between ADHD and trauma? Given that ADHD can co-exist
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Sarah Douglas, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, discusses how family members can support loved ones who are struggling with trauma. Click in and listen for her clinical perspective on how to speak with a family member who needs a higher level of care to support their mental health and wellbeing. Sarah Douglas Programs Functional Recovery
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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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Without a doubt, the brain can easily be called the most complex organ of the body. In fact, some neurologists frequently compare its wiring and operations to that of a modern-day computer. When we are trying to understand the complexity of the brain and mental health, it can be helpful to better understand the labyrinth
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Starting antidepressant medications is a big decision. Taking psychiatric medications often requires a great deal of consideration as to the best time to start medication, the right medication to choose, what to expect, and also how to know if and when it is time to taper. These are questions that are best discussed with a
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But it can lead to difficulties in coping with one’s mental health. Most of us care deeply about someone or something. Perhaps we are caring for elderly parents, our children, patients, students, or even our work itself. When we care, we put forth our time, energy and sincere effort to do our best at what
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What is Grief? Mayo Clinic defines grief as, ‘The natural reaction to loss. Grief is both a universal and personal experience. Individual experiences of grief vary and are influenced by the nature of the loss.’ Life can feel overwhelming and complex when supporting a loved one who is grieving. Currently, people are experiencing grief at
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