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Did you know? Teaching positive self-talk to your children is an important way to help them combat issues of stress, anxiety, self esteem, and lack of confidence! Read Dr. Reena Becerra's 4 other strategies in the blog linked below.

"When your child is not confident, they will lack belief in themselves. In turn, they may not try as hard when it comes to challenging situations and as a result, they may give up more quickly". Read Dr. Reena Becerra's 5 strategies to help your child feel confident. Linked below in the comments.

Are you needing support in helping your anxious child feel confident? Dr. Reena Becerra has 5 strategies for you! Click the link in the comments to read the full blog!

Are you struggling to maintain the balance in your life? Your family, your partner, your work, yourself ... there just doesn't seem to be equality in these areas. Somedays you're giving work more attention than your family, and sometimes you're giving your family more attention than yourself. It can be hard to juggle all these areas. But you have the power to change that!... Click the link in the comments to read our full blog.

"Balance to me means recognizing that there are many areas of your life and making it a point to attend to them all." - Dr. Donna Novak 5 ways to have more balance in your life can be found in the link below in the comments

It's okay if your teen is struggling to open up to you about what's going on in their life. Teen therapy can provide a safe space for them to open up and dive deeper into their feelings to make the changes they want for their life. Click the link in the comments to learn more!

Let's admit it - life can be overwhelming sometimes. We have so much on our plate, and struggle to balance it all. If you want to learn how to have more balance in your life, click the link in the comments below.

Let's be real - teens experiment with marijuana and alcohol. But when it becomes a coping mechanism, it becomes a problem that needs addressing. Read 5 signs it's time to start teen counseling, linked below in the comments.

Are you in a sexless marriage? Are you ready to change that? Maybe you two are lacking proper communication, vulnerability, or just haven't spent that much quality time together. Sexless marriages can also result from repressed resentment or grudges. It may be time to sit down together to paint a vision for what you hope your sex life and intimacy can look like. ... To learn more, click the link to Dr. Donna Novak's blog in the comments.

Dr. Donna Novak shares how visualizing your day going well from start to end is an effective ritual for having an empowered day! Read the full article for Better Booch linked below.

The teenage years are difficult for both teens & parents. During this time, teens are trying to find themselves and figure out the world around them. In the process, they may go through many, albeit expected, bumps and internal struggles. Thinking about starting teen therapy? Here are 5 signs that your teen could benefit from them.

Helping your child express anger without tantrums Here's a link to my full blog! https://simipsychologicalgroup.com/4-tips-to-help-your-ch/

~ TOMORROW @ 9:30AM PST ~ Dr. John Danial will be holding a Facebook Live discussing four tips to help your child express their emotions without tantrumming! Make sure to tune in Dr. Danial specializes in working with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder), ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder), Anxiety, and Defiant behaviors among more. He is highly experienced in working with children, adolescents, and families to ensure that everyone feels confident, secure, and works o...n their strengths! If you would like to learn more about Dr. Danial, visit our website linked below for contact information and more!

4 tips for getting the most out couples therapy. Check out the full blog here! https://simipsychologicalgroup.com/how-to-get-the-most.../

At Simi Psychological Group, we value the importance of working together as a family. We all have room to grow and learn new things. When times get tough at home with the kids, here are 4 tips to help them express their emotions rather than tantrums.

It can be exhausting to be around constant yelling, screaming, or crying fits. No one wants their child to be in distress, but you feel powerless in what to do to calm them down - or even prevent them from happening. How can we make this better? If you can relate to this, it's time to learn new ways how you can help your child express their emotions in a healthier way. Link to blog post in the comments. <3

At Simi Psychological Group, we work with both members of the relationship to support them in adopting new ways of communicating and understanding each other. Call us today for a phone consultation! 805-842-1994

"Family fun" really is good for the whole family! Now if you have teens or tweens, you might be laughing at the idea of introducing more family activities but honest, they will get used to the increase of family activities. And this will ultimately become the new normal. Try not to be reactive to their resistance. Just keep it more of a matter of fact. And once you begin spending more time together, your family will become stronger both as a unit and as individual people.

Have you ever heard the phrase "you have to feel it, to heal it?" This concept is true for both you AND your children. Oftentimes our instinct is to help right away when we hear our children are struggling. But the reality is that if they are in a place of worry and you come straight with solutions, it will likely not be heard. This is because where you are and where they are in terms of the problem are so different. . Identify the feelings they are experiencing and stick with them in the pain and struggle for a bit. Once they are truly feeling understood and heard there will be much more room to hear what you have to say.

There is no denying that being a teen is hard... they are facing BIG decisions like what college to go to, who to make friends with, and who they want to be. Add in a global pandemic and there are plenty of reasons your teen might be worried. But your teen (and you) don't have to navigate this alone. If you have a teen, make sure to read this week's blog https://simipsychologicalgroup.com/how-to-help-your-teen-w/

If your partner is living with depression, there are tools and options available for them. But also remember that YOU need support too. Coping with your partner’s depression is a difficult process. And it doesn't just affect their life. It affects yours (and your whole family!) But you aren't alone. There are ways you can cope and support that still allow you to be your fullest self.... Send us a DM or visit https://simipsychologicalgroup.com/how-to-cope-with-your-p/ to learn more.

Why taking care of yourself is the first step to taking care of a loved one.

How to deal when your partner has anxiety: Remember, happiness looks different to different people--- and that is okay! Be honest and set expectations for what you need. Don't be afraid to ask for help when you need it.

Last week was #MentalIllnessAwarenessWeek so this week, we wanted to focus on how YOU can cope and support if your partner is living with mental illness. Today's tip: Take a break when you need one When we allow our emotions to lead our responses, we often feel disappointed in how we handled things. Allowing yourself a minute to recoup can give you that extra space you need to better tolerate the situation.

A little reminder that your now does NOT have to be your forever. You always have the option to make a change

3 tips to be more assertive in your relationships.