San Diego Center for Counseling

The best thing you can give your child is love and affection. Don't overlook how important a physical connection is when it comes to your child. Children need love and affection in order to grow up to be emotionally mature adults. Love directly affects your child’s wellbeing and makes them physically more healthy. It shapes confident children with a larger capacity for learning. . .... . #SanDiegoCounselingCenter #Counseling #Children #PositiveParenting #KidsTherapy #ParentLove #MentalHealth #MentalStrength #SelfConfidence See more

Children have a knack for pushing boundaries and will do their best to see how far you, as a parent, will let them go. Ensure that your boundaries are concrete and never changing. Here are a few ways to establish boundaries: 1) Be consistent-- When you've established a boundary, don't make exceptions. If you allow the boundary to be pushed, it tells them that that boundary and any boundary after it are breakable under certain circumstances.... 2) Positive reinforcement-- Praising them when they do something you like will have better results than punishing them for something you don't like. Children want your attention and will go to either extreme to get it. 3) Consequences -- Positive reinforcement doesn't mean no consequences. The goal of consequences is to show the result of an action. If your child doesn't clean their room, then instead of the fun activity they were going to do when you got home, they must clean their room and do dishes instead. These are a few ways to ensure that your kids stay on the right path you set out for them. What are some boundaries you've established with your kids? . . . #SanDiegoCounselingCenter #Counseling #therapy #children #child #childrenstherapy #boundaries #empowerment #childabuse #trauma #traumaticexperiences #victim #counselingcenter #SanDiego #PTSD #ChildPTSD #mentalhealth #mentaldisorders #parentlove #childlove #positiveparenting #kidstherapy #kidsPTSD #emotional #emotionalchallenges #mentalchallenge #selfworth #mentalstrength

Traumatic events may include witnessing or experiencing domestic violence, physical, emotional, and/or sexual abuse, and more. There are many ways a child is impacted by traumatic events. We work with them by providing a free, caring, and safe environment to every person that comes through our doors. Call us today for more information. 619-289-7322 [email protected] .... . . . #SanDiegoCounselingCenter #Counseling #therapy #children #child #childrenstherapy #boundaries #empowerment #childabuse #trauma #traumaticexperiences #victim #counselingcenter #SanDiego #PTSD #ChildPTSD #mentalhealth #mentaldisorders #parentlove #childlove #positiveparenting #kidstherapy #kidsPTSD #emotional #emotionalchallenges #mentalchallenge #selfworth #mentalstrength See more

Did you know that children who experience their first traumatic event before the age of 11 are 3 times more likely to develop psychological symptoms than someone who experienced their first traumatic event as an adult? Traumatic events leave children psychologically damaged if left alone. Through trauma therapy, they can learn to vocalize their emotions and better understand their emotional and mental states. San Diego Center for Counseling will guide your child to be in a be...tter mental state than they were before and at no cost to you. . . . . #SanDiegoCounselingCenter #Counseling #therapy #children #child #childrenstherapy #boundaries #empowerment #childabuse #trauma #traumaticexperiences #victim #counselingcenter #SanDiego #PTSD #ChildPTSD #mentalhealth #mentaldisorders #parentlove #childlove #positiveparenting #kidstherapy #kidsPTSD #emotional #emotionalchallenges #mentalchallenge #selfworth #mentalstrength See more

We serve many children in San Diego. A majority of them have unfortunately never gone through therapy services despite their traumatic experiences. Our Trauma Recovery Therapy teach children how to cope and heal from their negative experiences with their families, at school, and wherever else. It's vital that children are taught how to understand and manage their emotions after traumatic experiences to prevent overbearing psychological problems throughout their adult life. Ca...ll us today to receive free therapeutic services for you and your children. . . . #SanDiegoCounselingCenter #Counseling #therapy #children #child #childrenstherapy #boundaries #empowerment #childabuse #trauma #traumaticexperiences #victim #counselingcenter #SanDiego #PTSD #ChildPTSD #mentalhealth #mentaldisorders #parentlove #childlove #positiveparenting #kidstherapy #kidsPTSD #emotional #emotionalchallenges #mentalchallenge #selfworth #mentalstrength See more

Are you a single parent? Single parenting is one of the most difficult jobs because you're balancing both home life and work life. It also requires a lot of dedication and planning to pull it off. This article has a few tips for single parents who may be struggling! This article can be applied to all single parents :) https://www.liveabout.com/tips-for-custodial-single-fathers

There are a number of families that don't qualify for funding through our grant system. This is why we are in need of donations. Donations and grants allow San Diego Center for Counseling provide free services to families that may not afford it. We help children and families from homeless shelters, served by Child Protective Services, and children who are in foster care systems. Every dollar helps them receive the support they need for a better life. . .... . #SanDiegoCounselingCenter #Counseling #therapy #children #child #childrenstherapy #empowerment #childabuse #trauma #traumaticexperiences #victim #counselingcenter #SanDiego #PTSD #ChildPTSD #mentalhealth #mentaldisorders #parentlove #childlove #kidstherapy #kidsPTSD #emotional #emotionalchallenges #mentalchallenge #selfworth #mentalstrength #donations #donate #nonprofit #nonprofitorg #npo #charity See more

Success takes on many forms -- Some succeed by making their bed that day, while others succeed by graduating university with honors. Success is subjective and no matter how small that success may seem, it deserves to be celebrated. You can celebrate your child's successes by cheering or with a small treat to let them know you are proud of what they've accomplished. #childrentherapy #SanDiegoCounselingCenter

All children deserve a childhood! SDCC makes it possible for kids who have experienced extreme trauma or violence to regain their childhood! Please consider supporting SDCC and ensuring children victims get the help they need to recover and thrive!

The fear of failure is more powerful than the act of failing. Realize that mistakes are bound to happen and this is a great opportunity to learn! Failure does not automatically mean you can't do anything. You can do it. Keep going. . . . .... #fear #fearoffailure #success #therapy #children #trauma #PTSD #childrentherapy #SanDiegoCounselingCenter See more

There are many ways to help your child through a traumatic event. One of best things you can do is LISTEN. Listen to your child's concerns without judgement and don't take it personally when they're behavior affects you. They're learning how to properly express themselves and need you, as a parent, to guide them through their traumas. Simply listen and correct their misunderstandings and reassure them.

If your fear of failure is holding you back, take a moment and reflect why. Are you equating your personal value to your successes and failures? Are you giving yourself an ultimatum? "If I fail, then this bad thing will happen" Understand that failure doesn't mean you ARE a failure. You're not. You are a valuable person who is taking on each day a step at a time.... . . . . . #IFTT #SanDiegoCounselingCenter #therapy #children #counseling #childrentherapy #love #failure #fail #success #succeed See more

Always do your best to make a positive impact on somebody.

Children react to trauma in several different ways. Even though trauma can be emotional, they often will react in a physical way by fighting, throwing fits, or even getting sick often. Look for the signs these children are giving you. They may be struggling to put into words how events have hurt them and so they will express it differently.

Our programs are carefully designed to help children recover from abusive experiences either within or outside the household. We provide a safe and comforting environment that will help children recover as smoothly as possible. Give us a call today or check out our link in our bio for more info on our programs.

Creativity is an important part of childhood. It allows children to express themselves in ways they hardly thought about. We're hosting our Creative Communications event this Saturday to teach children how to communicate effectively with and without words. The better they communicate, the more likely that you, the parent, will be able to help them with any problems they may have. Sign up today: https://eventbrite.com/e/creative-connections-tickets #CreativeCommunications #SanDiegoCenterForCounseling

Dealing with scary things this halloween when your child is anxious Is your child afraid of Halloween? Maybe the toy graveyard or the spider in front of a person's yard has them extremely anxious. You may want your child to enjoy dress up, trick-or-treating, and the spooky "haunted" houses in your neighborhood. There is a way! Try teaching your child there is nothing to be afraid of. You can do so through exposure therapy. Have your child touch or hear the spooky things and they will eventually realize that there is nothing to be afraid of. Just remember to start small. If your child is too scared to touch or hear them, have them look at them from a distance until they're ready to get closer. It's all in time and they will learn to love the Halloween games.

COVID-19 has been unkind to all parents and children this year. It's been a particularly stressful year with virtual home-schooling and working. We hope to ease your pain and give you some ideas on how to handle Halloween with your children during this time. We've given tips in a previous post about what to do with your children, but they're probably wondering why they won't go trick-or-treating this year. Here's what you can do to help them:... Go trick-or-treating in your backyard! Build little cardboard cutout houses and pretend to be different people. Hand out candy to them Pretend like it's any other day. If you're not big on Halloween anyway, instead of hyping the day up for your kids, you can be casual. Explain to your children that you're protecting others from getting sick by not going outside this year. It'll probably make them sad, but the truth hurts sometimes. If you have any other ideas or tips you can give to other parents, comment them below!

Halloween is just around the corner! What fun things are you going to do with your children for Halloween? If you're unsure, here are some ideas!: Decorate the front yard with fall theme or halloween themed decorations... Watch a spooky or Halloween themed movie! Bake Halloween treats Have them make their own costumes There are so many things you can do to help your children have a great time this year. . . . . #Halloween #Decoration #Spooky #Treats #SanDiegoCounselingCenter

Dealing with PTSD on your own is a daunting task. You may be doing all the right things like talking to family and/or friends or going to therapy, but what can you do to help yourself just a little bit more? These are some tips to help you help yourself: Challenge your sense of helplessness. Tell yourself that you are worth helping and you should treat yourself as such.... Exercise your body and mind. Exercising your body gives you a sense of control over what you can and won't do. You have power over yourself. No one else does. Join a PTSD group! Sure, you can talk to your friends and family, but if they don't know what you're going through or the feelings that you're experiencing, it can easily make you feel isolated. Hopefully these tips are helpful in many ways. . . . . . #PTSD #SanDiegoCounselingCenter #PTSDRecovery #PTSDAwareness

There isn't a magic pill that gets rid of PTSD. It takes a lot of time and effort to feel "normal". If it has been a month since the traumatic event and you still see symptoms of PTSD, it is highly recommended that you take your child to therapy. Therapy will help your child feel that there is an outlet and they will learn how to best manage their negative feelings for their age group. Each child is different and while their memories won't entirely go away, they will know t...hey are not alone. . . . . . #PTSD #SanDiegoCounselingCenter #ChildPTSD #PTSDAwareness #PTSDRecovery See more

Life has an interesting way of putting fear into our hearts and that is no less true for children. Children experience PTSD similarly to adults. PTSD can be caused by death in the family... serious injury to themselves or a loved one fire abuse car accident Symptoms include: Nightmares nervousness/jumpy May reenact their traumatic event through art work or during their play time Avoiding any reminders of the event Feelings of anger, guilt, shame about what happened Always feeling grouchy or angry These are just a few causes and symptoms, but if you see any of these, give us a call and we can help your child tackle the traumatic event together. You, as a parent, can receive help. . . . . #PTSD #Children #SanDiegoCounselingCenter #Trauma

Dealing with ADHD can be overwhelming as adult, especially for women. Women don't normally get a diagnosis until adulthood because more often than not, they are, by appearances, shy. They are more likely to be diagnosed with inattentive ADHD. This means they daydream more often, have trouble listening, and they subtly fidget around in their seat. They don't bring their ADHD to the front and center like most people with hyperactive ADHD do. Women with ADHD have varying inten...sities where an average day seems like you get a lot of work done, but then their menstrual cycle hits and they experience a fog of distractions and anxiety. Hormones play a big part in women with ADHD. This makes them receive a misdiagnoses of depression or anxiety, instead of ADHD. We hope this helps you understand ADHD in women more! . . . . . #ADHD #ADHDInWomen #ADHDishard #SanDiegoCounselingCenter

It's always difficult to tell someone when a disorder is untreatable. ADHD is one of those. On the bright side, it is manageable through behavioral therapy and medication. Tips in managing your ADHD: ALARMS - If you know you need to be somewhere at a specific time, set an alarm for when you need to start getting ready AND for when you need to leave so you can leave on time. Luckily GPSes nowadays have a "need to leave by" feature so you can set an alarm for that time.... If you need to pay a bill or finish that homework assignment, put it right in front of your desk so when you sit down, you can be reminded. Always think of your future self. If you need to do something, think of ways to remind your future self to do them. An example would be the alarms tip above. You can also try a calendar and put it in a place where you will always see it. Leave your phone in your room when you are cooking. I doubt you want to have a burnt dinner and being distracted by your phone is a surefire way to do so. ADHD is extremely difficult. Trust me, I know how it feels to be overwhelmed and in a fog 24/7. You're not alone and you never will be. . . . . . #ADHD #InattentionADHD #HyperactiveADHD #SanDiegoCounselingCenter

This week we're going to be talking about ADHD. The signs of ADHD, especially in girls, are often overlooked, associating ADHD to just excitable children. There are 3 types of ADHD - combined, inattentive, and hyperactive. While each one has differing symptoms, they have similarities as well:... They will Take a long time to complete tasks Become bored extremely easily Have a hard time sitting still - May move around the room or fidget in their chair Has difficulty listening, especially when the area is noisy Having these symptoms doesn't automatically make you ADHD, but these are the commonalities. Check with your doctor to get tested. . . . . #ADHD #MentalHealth #SanDiegoCounselingCenter #Hyperactive #Inattentive

Today is World Mental Health Day. We all have mental health challenges and if you are struggling right now, know that You Are Not Alone. Take part in the fight against the stigma of taking care of your mental health. @NAMICommunicate has put together valuable resources for those struggling. . .... . . . #MentalIllnessAwarenessWeek #MIAW #SanDiegoCenterForCounseling See more

Not only is mental health awareness week, it is also Domestic Violence Awareness Month! Each year millions of men, women, and even children are subject to domestic violence. Domestic violence doesn't just include the physical abuse side, but also the mental abuse. From black eyes to gaslighting, so many people are in the cycle of abuse. This month is dedicated to breaking that cycle. Do your part and raise awareness. Help those in need. Donate to your local mental health inst...itute. . . . . #MentalHealth #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth #SanDiegoCounselingCenter #EndDV See more