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Narcissistic traits exposed: grandiosity, envy, and hidden vulnerability can affect anyone’s life, causing heartache and confusion. In our world, the ...

Narcissistic behavior at the end of a relationship can be incredibly challenging to handle. It’s a time filled with emotions, ...

Stress and anxiety can make us feel overwhelmed and lost. But there’s hope! By mastering stress and anxiety management techniques, ...

Understanding Somatic Therapy Have you ever heard of somatic therapy? This type of therapy explores how our bodies hold and ...

Depressive rumination can feel like a mental prison, keeping you trapped in negative thoughts and feelings. But remember, you are ...

Overthinking can feel like a giant puzzle you can’t solve. Maybe you’re lying in bed, staring at the ceiling, and ...

In the heart of every thriving Christian marriage lies a profound connection between partners. The concept of couples connection isn’t ...

In every relationship, disagreements are inevitable. Learning to manage these conflicts constructively is crucial. The Bible reminds us, “Be kind ...

In a world where relationships can be as complex as a tapestry, the art of effective communication emerges as a ...

Navigating the turbulent waters of a troubled marriage can be daunting. Inspired by a heartfelt plea for help in encouraging ...

Adolescence and young adulthood are crucial periods in which mental health challenges can arise. Studies have shown that excessive social ...

Although the potential national ban of TikTok in the US is mainly due to privacy concerns, it is important to ...

Treatment for Addiction One of the hardest things a person with an addiction must do is admit. Admitting to their ...

A recent study suggests that “dad jokes” may actually be good for children’s development. While these jokes may be cringe-worthy ...

What does your annual pass have to do with counseling?  Tons! There are about 1 million Disneyland annual pass holders and apparently ...

In life we will go through many trials, but some people have a better way of handling it. In counseling ...

Understanding Somatic Therapy Have you ever heard of somatic therapy? This type of therapy explores how our bodies hold and ...

Trauma is something that many people go through in their lives. It can be a difficult experience, but it can ...

More on grief counselor in Brea. “I will not say, do not weep, for not all tears are an evil ...

I talk a ton about toxic people during individual counseling sessions and in our podcast. People tell me that I just ...

The Definition of addiction If you look up the meaning of addiction in the dictionary, it will say, “the fact or ...

I’ve heard it many times. The question, “Why should I go to a counselor? Why can’t I just talk to ...

A recent study suggests that “dad jokes” may actually be good for children’s development. While these jokes may be cringe-worthy ...

Adolescence and young adulthood are crucial periods in which mental health challenges can arise. Studies have shown that excessive social ...

The hardest thing to talk about in couples counseling is the issue of divorce. Divorce is not supposed to happen ...

Effective communication is key to a happy and healthy relationship. Couples who know how to talk about their problems without ...

What Is Black-and-White Thinking? Black-and-white thinking, also called all-or-nothing thinking, is when we see things in extremes. This type of ...

The Dangers of Comparison Comparison can be a toxic trap that steals joy and diminishes self-worth. It’s easy to look ...

Narcissistic traits exposed: grandiosity, envy, and hidden vulnerability can affect anyone’s life, causing heartache and confusion. In our world, the ...

Narcissistic behavior at the end of a relationship can be incredibly challenging to handle. It’s a time filled with emotions, ...

In the heart of every thriving Christian marriage lies a profound connection between partners. The concept of couples connection isn’t ...

Some of the most dangerous words in a relationship are “You always…” and “You never…” These words can end your ...

Strength is measured not by what you have, but what you do with what you have. ~Finally Alive Counseling 33.9166805-117.9000604 ...

The most ruthless self inflicted pain comes from a heart that won’t forgive. ~Finally Alive Counseling 33.9205029-117.8833524 ...

Criteria for Drug Dependence To diagnose addiction, the DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders), a manual published by the American ...

Phlegmatic Temperament Have you ever seen a person do a repetitive job for years and not get tired of it? ...

Supine Temperament Most temperament tests will not include the supine temperament and this is unique to our temperament test. There was ...