Silva Depanian, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Do you ever feel stretched thin, giving too much of yourself to taking care of others and not taking enough care of yourself? Boundaries act as a signal for ourselves and others, showing what we do or do not like, the way we want or do not want to be treated. Usually, the people who get upset when you set a boundary are those who benefitted from you not having one. It's important to set your boundaries so you can better take care of yourself!! What are some boundaries you...'d like to set? ___________________ Take a look at my website for more information on mindfulness and chronic pain management. Link in bio

When you stand under a waterfall, all you can hear is the roar. But if you stand far enough away, you can hear and enjoy both the soft sound of the water and surrounding nature. How do you communicate with your children? Your significant other? Your family and friends? The roar of yelling tends to cover what is actually being said. Speak softly, even when feeling angry, so that your loved ones can hear and understand the meaning of your words. Having trouble communicating... with your teen, partner, or family? DM me for a free 10 minute consultation!! ___________________ Take a look at my website for more information on mindfulness and chronic pain management. Link in bio ____________________ #teentips #teenmentalhealth #couplestherapy #stressmanagement #stressmanagementskills #communicate #communicationskills #communicationtips #problemsolvingskills #anxiety #anxietymanagement #anger #angermanagement #mentalhealth #counseling #therapy #psychotherapy #losangelestherapist #pasadenatherapist #glendaletherapist #sessionswithsilva

The connections you make, the relationships you maintain, can provide social support and opportunities to branch out, find success, and help others rise with you. How well do you maintain your connections? Yesterday I was asked by my alma mater @pepperdine to visit as a guest lecturer for their 2019 graduating class. I was honored to be chosen, and it wouldn't have been possible if I hadn't kept in touch with some amazing people there. I'm so happy I could help prepare the ...new graduates for life as therapists outside of school! ___________________ Take a look at my website for more information on mindfulness and chronic pain management. Link in bio ____________________ #keepconnected #stayconnected #keepintouch #bemindful #raiseyourselfup #raiseothersup #communicate #communicationskills #chronicpain #chronicpainmanagement #spoonielife #anxiety #anxietymanagement #anger #angermanagement #mentalhealth #counseling #therapy #psychotherapy #losangelestherapist #pasadenatherapist #glendaletherapist #sessionswithsilva

We all have room for growth, but this is especially true for teens and young adults! Did you know, the brain doesn't stop growing until you're about 25 years old? The last area of the brain to mature is actually the part that helps you make important decisions! Without that part of the brain fully grown, you'll see lots of moodiness and questionable behavior. So it's important to check your expectations when around teens and young adults. It's not always a lack of effort on... their part... sometimes it's literal lack of brain capability, because that part of the brain is still forming. If you're having some trouble communicating with your teen, feel free to DM me for a free 10 minute consultation! ___________________ Take a look at my website for more information on mindfulness and chronic pain management. Link in bio ____________________ #brainfacts #teentips #teenmentalhealth #stressmanagement #stressmanagementskills #communicate #communicationskills #problemsolvingskills #anxiety #anxietymanagement #anger #angermanagement #mentalhealth #counseling #therapy #psychotherapy #losangelestherapist #pasadenatherapist #glendaletherapist #sessionswithsilva

Happy Mother's Day to all the mommas out there trying (and succedding) to be superwoman. Your ability to juggle life, whether flawlessly or with a sense of organized chaos, is truly inspiring to me. What inspires you? Leave a comment below! ___________________... Take a look at my website for more information on mindfulness and chronic pain management. Link in bio ____________________ #selfcare #selflove #selfcompassion #loveyourself #bemindful #bemindfulofyourneeds #whatinspiresyou #takecareofyourself #stressmanagement #stressmanagementskills #communicate #communicationskills #chronicpain #chronicpainmanagement #spoonielife #anxiety #anxietymanagement #anger #angermanagement #mentalhealth #counseling #therapy #sessionswithsilva