Balance Center for Mental Health and Wellness

We are excited to announce that our own Bethany Warren, LCSW has been unanimously selected as the Postpartum Health Alliance's new President for 2017-2018! Bethany recently rejoined the PHA board in 2016 after a hiatus from 2009 to 2015, while she devoted attention to her direct practice work as well as her role as a clinical supervisor and teaching graduate students in an MFT program. We are extremely proud of Bethany's achievement and her extensive clinical work with fertility, perinatal loss, adoption and surrogacy. If you haven't met her yet, we hope you'll have the chance to do so soon. For more information about Bethany Warren, LCSW please visit her bio page on our website at http://balancehealth.org/therapist_bethany_warren.html

This month we have many wonderful things happening at Balance! Our founder, Dr. Devin Callahan will be speaking at Koi Zen Cellars on being Fully Present: the A...rt, Science and Practice of Mindfulness. See http://koizencellars.com for more information. We have re-launched our popular couples workshop, the Art and Science of Love for three more sessions in 2017--January, May and September. For details, visit http://balancehealth.org/events_gottman_theart_andscience_o. Our teen support group is thriving! If you know someone who is interested in joining in our lively bi-weekly conversation, see the group information here http://balancehealth.org//BalanceHealth_TeenSupport_Flyer..

Balance Center for Mental Health and Wellness is extremely proud to introduce our newest provider, Dr. Micol Gonella PsyD. Dr. Gonella is a licensed psychologist with over 8 years of experience and has worked with children, teens, adults, and older adults. She has worked in schools, universities, hospitals, clinics, and private practice. She has helped people cope with depression, anxiety, adjustment, trauma, brain injuries, cognitive issues, disabilities, medical issues, re...lationship issues, identity crises, loss, cultural adjustment, and more. She also has a special interest in working with individuals from different multicultural backgrounds as she comes from a rich multicultural background herself. She believes the therapeutic process involves commitment, courage, and teamwork and has a deep respect for those who are willing to get help during difficult times in their lives. Her therapeutic style is eclectic and always catered to the individual, yet she typically utilizes CBT techniques, family systems perspectives, and a client-centered approach. She is eager to share her expertise and work with you! For more information about Dr. Gonella, please visit www.balancehealth.org. See more

As adolescents navigate the stormiest years in their development, they need coaching, support, good examples, and most of all understanding.

Stress can be difficult to manage. This National Relaxation Day, we're reminded to take some time for ourselves. How do you relax? Tell us in the comments below!

Did you know? The creator of Pokemon made the game 20+ years ago based on bug collecting. He has made billions of dollars since then and has won countless awards and whose game has led to movies. Currently, Pokemon Go is one of the hottest trending topics today. Did you know, that the creator of Pokemon has autism? Thank you Satoshi Tajiri for showing the world that 'different' does not mean less, and for not allowing a diagnosis to define your ability!

New Mommy Media and Kim Panganiban, LMFT bring us this hot-off-the-press podcast on delayed postpartum depression and it's effect on relationships.

We are just 10 days away from one of our biggest events ever -- come join us for the Art & Science of Love! This two day, in-person workshop will give you new insights and research-based relationship skills that can dramatically improve the intimacy and friendship in your relationship, and help you resolve conflict in a healthy, productive way. Reserve your spot today by visiting our website below. http://www.balancehealth.org/events_gottman_theart_andscien

Early bird registration expires tomorrow! The Art & Science of Love is coming to San Diego! This two-day workshop is Based on Dr. John Gottman’s four decades of research with thousands of couples, and is designed to strengthen relationships through engaging presentations and experiential activities. If you have a strong relationship, this workshop will provide you with the insights and tools to foster further closeness, friendship, and trust. If your relationship is distressed, it will provide you with a greater understanding of your relationship and a road map for repair. We welcome couples of every culture, religion, ethnicity, race, ability, and sexual orientation to attend. For more information and to take advantage of our lower early-bird registration rates, please visit http://www.balancehealth.org/events_gottman_theart_andscien