The Benefits of Emotional Support Animals and Their Role in Addressing Mental Health Disabilities
Discover the profound impact of Emotional Support Animals (ESAs) on mental health. Learn how they provide comfort, reduce stress, and foster social engagement. At Guidance Teletherapy, our clinicians conduct ESA assessments, establishing the vital nexus between mental health disabilities and ESAs. Reach out to explore the potential benefits of having an ESA in your life.
San Diego Comic-Con 2022 Panel
Comic-Con is an annual five-day comic book, science fiction, and film convention at the San Diego Convention Center. This year, I was honored to participate in a panel focused on the fusion of fandom and food.
WonderCon 2022 Panels
WonderCon is an annual three-day comic book, science fiction, and film convention held at the Anaheim Convention Center. This year, I was honored to participate in three panels geared towards mental health, diversity, and community development from fandom.
Why Teletherapy Works for Healing Trauma
Undergoing traumatic experiences can happen to anyone and healing from it can be a very difficult journey. Thankfully, teletherapy is there to foster a safe space, give personalized care, and provide privacy for trauma victims to cope and find the road to recovery.
Building A Relationship With Nature
Our modern society's view of nature is that it is separate from us. This has increased feelings of disconnection and isolation. Clinicians are using nature-based interventions to increase the bond their clients have with nature.
Self-Care Check-In Activity
Self-care is an action based on love towards the self. By caring for ourselves unapologetically, we get into a deeper level of self-love and become a master of our own lives. Therefore, it’s important to routinely check-in to see if we have neglected our self-care.
Disney-Fying Self-Care
Happiest Pod On Earth dives in on self-care and the different ways the hosts use Disney mediums to incorporate it into their everyday lives. They define self-care and give examples for children, adults, and families.
Keeping Kids Free From Cyber Bullies
Technology allows us to become connected with others across large distances. It is also a threat to development of interpersonal skills as it allows youth to cause emotional and physical harm to others while under the cloak of anonymity. Learn the effects that cyberbullying has on youth.
It's Time To Talk To Someone... But Where Do I Start?
You’ve made the excellent decision that it’s time to talk to someone like a therapist or counselor. But reaching out to one can be anxiety-provoking. Guidance Teletherapy is here to walk you through how to find a professional who is a good fit, and how to judge whether they continue to be a good fit as treatment progresses.
Ensuring Children Remain Safe at Swimming Pools
Swimming is a popular summer activity for children across the nation, as it allows them to cool off on hot days and to participate in a number of aquatic games. By educating and supervising your children, you can make sure that they have the maximum amount of fun possible with the minimal prospect of injury.
12 Myths About Being In Therapy
There are a lot of myths about therapy. People believe some of the silliest, and sometimes most damaging things. As treatment becomes more accessible, it’s worth it to learn more about what talk therapy actually is. I “myth bust” 12 common myths about therapy.
12 Myths About Therapists
There are a lot of myths about therapists. People believe some of the silliest, and sometimes most hurtful things about us. As therapy becomes more accessible, it’s worth it to learn more about who we are. I “myth bust” 12 common myths about therapists.
The 9 Basic Emotional Needs
Part of the natural human experience is emotional needs. But what are they and how do we get them met? Learn the nine basic emotional needs, and what actions can be taken to help ensure they are satisfied.
What Is Anxiety?
What is anxiety? How do we know we have an anxiety disorder and aren’t just nervous? Learning what an anxiety disorder is, and what to do with it, can help you or someone you love finds reprieve. Here I educate you on what an anxiety disorder is, and what treatments are available for it.
When To Seek Therapy
Life comes with problems. This is a natural human experience. But when do those problems warrant professional help? Maybe we believe our problems are too small to bother someone with, or so large that nothing will help, or too personal to share with a stranger. Here I discuss six signs that the answer to your problems is therapy.
What Is Depression?
What is depression? How do we know if we are clinically depressed? Maybe we’re just feeling off? Figuring out if you or someone you love is depressed can be difficult. Here I educate you on what a depression disorder is, and what treatments are available for it.
Restoring Balance In A Relationship After An Affair
Life for couples after an affair is rocky. The relationship is off balance. What once was joy and peace, is now hurt and uncertainty. For any couple that decides to stay together after infidelity, restoring the balance is hard. Here I share the territories in a relationship that are affected after an affair, and guidelines for solutions.
How To Find A Therapist
Accepting that you need therapy is hard. Finding a therapist, however, can be harder. For Mental Health Awareness Month, Guidance Teletherapy has put together a guide that will provide you with steps to take when finding a therapist.
Excelling at Telehealth with Children and Teens
Clinical Director of Guidance Teletherapy, Ariel Landrum, LMFT was interviewed by licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Elizabeth “Beth” Irias, of Clearly Clinical to help give guidance on the legal and ethical considerations of working with children and teens online. I also provide examples of the therapeutic interventions I use online that increase engagement.
Managing Stress Through Mindfulness Meditation
Mindfulness meditation is an important practice to incorporate into your life in order to help battle chronic stress, and increase self-care. I will teach you what mindfulness meditation is, and where to start.