It has long been believed that having faith is key to getting through some of life’s greatest challenges. A spiritual practice can often give people the strength and confidence to push through obstacles and make positive changes. But can faith have a positive effect on depression and anxiety? According to new research, it can. Your […]
Don’t Get Mad, Get Involved: Helping Your Child with Class Behavioral Issues
No parent likes hearing that their child is acting out in class. At first, most of us want to blame ourselves and figure out what we’ve done wrong. When we come up empty, we tend to put the blame on our child, and sometimes we even get angry. The truth is, parents do the best […]
We’ve Moved Our Orange County Office!
We outgrew our space in Orange County and have relocated to an adjacent property where we have a nicely equipped facility to serve our clients including a room that is friendly to children and adolescents! We look forward to meeting the therapeutic needs of the whole family at: Orangewood II 1820 W. Orangewood Avenue Suite […]
PTSD is no respecter of persons…thoughts from Kathleen Shanahan
PTSD has the potential to turn a persons world upside down, and it’s no respecter of persons. We are all one traumatic experience away from experiencing the terrifying effects that wounds the brain and creates chaos in the body. It hurts and the body has an uncanny way of remembering the pain and holding onto […]
Welcome Kathleen Shanahan!
I am delighted to welcome Kathleen Shanahan, Registered Associate Marriage & Family Therapist (#AMFT87529) to my team and to announce formation of a group practice called Restored Connections Family Therapy, A Professional Corporation. Kathleen and I both completed our Master of Arts degrees in Marriage & Family Therapy at Hope International University a few years apart from […]
Encouragement for step-families
Marriage is a celebration of the commitment of two people and brings together at least two different families each with their own unique cultures, histories, abilities, and wounds. Each partner has their own expectations of themselves and their partner as well as hopes and dreams of what their life together can become. Each bring to […]