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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We can conceptualize post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as a tug-of-war between intrusions and avoidance. Intrusions are things like nightmares, flashbacks and thoughts that arise in relation to past trauma(s). AVOIDING TRAUMA There is also a component of avoidance. This can be avoidance of talking about trauma, thinking about it or simply avoiding anything that
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The Collective is so proud our very own Sound and Meditation Teacher, Sophie Pyne, MSW, LCSW who was recently featured on NBC’s The Kelly Clarkson Show for her surf therapy work through Waves of Recovery. SURF THERAPY Waves of Recovery is a Los Angeles-based nonprofit that helps people get sober and overcome mental health struggles
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Dr. Nazneen Nizami reflects on leading the narrative writing and exploration group at The Mental Health Collective. Dr. Nizami believes that creativity can oftentimes unlock the change individuals struggling with mental illness are hoping for. Clinical Team Programs Functional Recovery DO YOU HAVE A QUESTION? Send our team a message or call 888.717.9355
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How do we heal and move forward after loss, tragedy, and trauma? Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Iris G-Thrash, believes through survival we are all resilient individuals. Iris discusses the need to tap into protective factors in order to engage with our resilience even in the most trying times. https://youtu.be/czUCLc7YTCg THROUGH SURVIVAL, WE ARE ALL RESILIENT
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LGBTQ community members face higher rates of mental health issues, challenging socioeconomic and cultural conditions, multiple risk factors, and barriers to accessing care. Finding a queer-inclusive provider with baseline competency can be difficult, and locating a provider with specialized knowledge and experience in LGBTQ issues may take even more time. PROUD + EMPOWERED The Collective provides research-informed
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How Taking an Individualized and Multi-Interventional Approach to Mood Disorder Treatment is Helping Clients Live Their Best Lives MOOD + ANXIETY DISORDERS Mood and Anxiety Disorders represent a category of mental health conditions where the primary symptom or challenge is maintaining a stable emotional state and suffering from overwhelming feelings of worry, panic, or fear
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MENTAL HEALTH & FAMILY GATHERINGS How do you maintain mental health through the holiday season? Trauma therapist, Sarah Douglas, LMFT, shares a “Cope Ahead” plan. Click the video below to learn more. https://youtu.be/wisNRNSiN8E ABOUT SARAH DOUGLAS, LMFT Sarah Douglas, originally from Ontario, Canada, earned her, bachelors degree in psychology from Trent University. She went on
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Conceptualizing Trauma is a virtual discussion with Chief Clinical Officer, Dr. Kristen Zaleski, PhD, LCSW, and Clinical Therapist, Dr. Hector De Los Santos, PhD, addressing how trauma therapies are chosen for clients at The Collective. Click in below to grasp the differences and benefits between Exposure Therapy and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for individuals struggling
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A weekly virtual meeting for the Mental Health and Substance Use treatment community focused on building relationships and resources through collaboration. The Mental Health Collective’s Clinical Director, Dr. Kristen Zaleski, PhD, LCSW tuned in as guest speaker for Hired Power’s virtual meeting COFFEE TALK on Thursday, October 13th, 2022. Click in below to hear what
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