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In the midst of life’s trials and tribulations, a glimmer of hope emerges from an unexpected source – just 15 ...

Unveiling the Dynamics Behind Yelling Discovering the root causes is crucial when frustration surfaces overtly. Issues in communication, stress, unrealized ...

Have you ever used the words “stress” and “anxiety” interchangeably? Many of us have, but did you know that these ...

As Christians, it is important to guard our thoughts and avoid dwelling excessively on negative experiences. Rumination, which is defined ...

Living together outside of marriage has become more and more common in recent years, but the Bible teaches that this ...

Do you ever feel overwhelmed by simple everyday decisions? You are not alone! Even small choices can cause stress and ...

Marital negativity can take a heavy toll on both emotional and physical health. Studies has shown that couples who engage ...

The Harvard University’s Study of Adult Development is one of the world’s longest studies of adult life. The study began ...

Finland has been declared the world’s happiest country for the sixth year in a row, according to the World Happiness ...

Mutual constructive communication is a communication pattern that is characterized by openness, empathy, and positive engagement. It is an essential ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Unveiling the Dynamics Behind Yelling Discovering the root causes is crucial when frustration surfaces overtly. Issues in communication, stress, unrealized ...

Living together outside of marriage has become more and more common in recent years, but the Bible teaches that this ...

Marital negativity can take a heavy toll on both emotional and physical health. Studies has shown that couples who engage ...

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 ...