Community Institute for Psychotherapy

CIP is now offering ADHD Testing for Adults - Marin County, CA It is a pleasure to announce that Community Institute for Psychotherapy (CIP) is now open for psychological testing for adults who are interested in being tested for ADHD. Due to the pandemic, we have not been able to offer psychological testing for nearly a year. Our testing interns are now able to do ADHD testing remotely on Zoom. It is important to note that this testing is a limited battery of tests, as oppose...d to a full battery. The results will provide a diagnostic picture of the likelihood that an individual has or does not have ADHD. It will not provide specific information about intellectual, emotional, or behavioral functioning unrelated to ADHD. Recommendations for remediation and treatment, and possible future testing will be provided. To inquire further about ADHD testing for adults at CIP, please call the 415-459-5999 x 451 and leave a voicemail. The Testing Coordinator will return your call. See more

Join us on February 20th for this wonderful training seminar led by Jennifer Kunst, Ph.D. on reimagining Kleinian Psychoanalysis. https://cipmarin.org//deeper-impact-wider-reach-re-imagin/

Next in the professional development series at CIP! Get your spot now!

Did you know that CIP is offering all of our services virtually for California residents? CIP offers short- and long-term outpatient psychotherapy on a sliding scale fee basis to adults, children, families, and couples. Our quality affordable care serves hundreds of Marin residents each year. We help parents end conflict to create loving, nurturing homes; children and youth to gain the confidence to learn and succeed; couples to open pathways to communication and renewed respect; and adults, including seniors, to enjoy richer, fuller lives. Access therapy from the comfort of your own home via tele-health. To request an intake appointment or learn more about what we offer, click the link and fill out the form to reach one of our warm and compassionate intake therapists.

One in five COVID-19 patients develop mental illness within 90 days: study Reuters Many COVID-19 survivors are likely to be at greater risk of developing mental illness, psychiatrists said on Monday, after a large study found 20% of those infected with the coronavirus are diagnosed with a psychiatric disorder within 90 days. Read the full story

Even when some of us are feeling a greater disconnect from our communities than ever before, we can still gather and support one another.

At CIP, in addition to individual, couples, and family therapy, we also offer two unique group therapy options: a Women's Group, and an Anxiety and Depression group. Both will be starting soon, and still have openings for new clients! Group therapy can be wonderful in conjunction with individual therapy, or on its own, and provides a supportive community to work through challenging issues. If you've considered group therapy, or know someone who may benefit, you can find more information on our website at www.cipmarin.org, or send a message! #mentalhealth #grouptherapy

There is still time to register for our upcoming event Helping When Your Child is Hurting: What Every Parent Needs to Know to Prevent Adolescent Self-Harm & Suicide, on Tuesday, October 6th from 6-8pm. Anxiety rates for adolescents are on the rise and so is self-harm and suicide. Losing a child is a parent's worst nightmare. Dr. Sutton will explain the potential causes of adolescent anxiety and depression, why some kids self-harm, and factors that can lead to suicide or suicidal behavior. He'll discuss effective treatments and how parents can help their depressed children overcome their pain. This event is FREE to the public, and open to parents, guardians, and teachers. Please see the event page to RSVP or call (415) 459-5999 ext. #100

Join us for an engaging day-long Zoom seminar with Daphne de Marneffe, PhD. on working with couples psychoanalytically.

Slaying the Beast: A Practical Guide for Parents on the Dangers of Technology Overuse and Obsession is coming up next week and there is still room to register. If you're interested, please see the link on the event page for more information!

Join us online at the end of September for another informative Raising Healthy Families Community Education Series from CIP!

5 ways to manage back-to-school stress during the COVID-19 pandemic. https://www.psychologytoday.com//ready-or-not-here-we-go-b

A sense of belonging to a greater community improves your motivation, health, and happiness. When you see your connection to others, you know that all people struggle and have difficult times. You are not alone. There is comfort in that knowledge. https://www.psychologytoday.com//20/create-sense-belonging

Over 70 percent of the clients I work with come to therapy to address a self-diagnosed problem: anxiety, depression, antisocial personality disorderyou name it. Self-diagnosing is not a problem. Rather, it is the paralyzing personal narratives we build around these self-diagnosed illnesses that can break us down emotionally and psychologically. A large part of dealing with a mental health issue is determining if you have one. Whether real or imagined, the stories we tell ourselves about our problems determine whether they become elevator music that fades into the background of our lives or the sound of nails on a chalkboard that push us over the edge https://www.psychologytoday.com//quirks-issues-or-serious-