Nadia Alvarez, Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT 106491

Let continue this momentum for Breonna Taylor, an EMT whose door was knocked down in the middle of the night by police and shot 7 times in her bed in Louisville, KY on March 13, 2020. Swipe left for actions you can take. According to the NYT, her family has said it was outrageous that the police felt it necessary to conduct the raid in the middle of the night. Their lawyers say police had already located the main suspect in the investigation by the time they burst into the apartment. But they then proceeded to spray gunfire into the residence with a total disregard for the value of human life, according to a wrongful-death lawsuit filed by Ms. Taylor’s mother. #justiceforbreonnataylor #blacklivesmatter

A quick guide of responses to common remarks made in regards to the protests sparked by George Floyd’s murder. A great resource by Dr. Courtney McCluny (@CL_McCluny on Twitter) shared by @drhunger. #blacklivesmatter #justiceforgeorgefloyd

A great resource by Dr. Courtney McCluny (@CL_McCluny on Twitter) shared by @drhunger. #blacklivesmatter #justiceforgeorgefloyd

Listening #blackouttuesday

If there was ever a time dig deeper it is now. . . . #mindfulpractice #mindfulness #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #selflove #psychology #mindfulliving #highlandpark #losfeliz #silverlake #echopark #NELA #latinx #losangeles #mindfullife #wellness #socialjustice #inequality

My heart aches as I think about George Floyd’s story and it’s similarity to countless others that make up the fabric of systemic racism and oppression for people of color. The videos of his death, the death of Ahmad Arbery, the threat to Christian Cooper continue to circulate on the internet both paving the way to hopefully justice served but also in reinforcing the trauma of loss and fear. It is heartbreaking that it takes a viral video for people to be held accountable for ...their actions. Please be mindful of your wellbeing when you watch these videos. Connect with people with whom you feel safe and unpack the heaviness that this brings. Engage in mindful breathing to reset your nervous system and find balance. Cry if you need to. Seek help. You are not alone in your grief. #blacklivesmatter . . . #mindfulpractice #mindfulness #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #selflove #psychology #mindfulliving #highlandpark #losfeliz #silverlake #echopark #NELA #latinx #losangeles #mindfullife #wellness See more

Something fun to break up our feed: Joining the challenge of posting a picture of some landscape from a place where you've been, where the main requirement is that you NOT appear in it. Just a picture, no description. The goal is to flood profiles with landscape photos to give a twist on the situation we're going through. Copy the text to your status, post a photo and let's travel virtually around the world. . . .... #mindfulpractice #mindfulness #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #selflove #psychology #mindfulliving #highlandpark #losfeliz #silverlake #echopark #NELA #latinx #losangeles #mindfullife #wellness #wellnessjourney See more

I hope that the power of art can make the world more peaceful. - Yayoi Kasuma . Art Relieves Stress Drawing, sculpting, painting, etc. are great ways to lower your overall stress levels and make you feel much better mentally. Essentially, it provides a distraction that will give your brain a much-needed break from all of your usual ways of thinking. Perhaps one of the most popular artistic stress relievers, especially nowadays, is coloring books, many of which have been cre...ated specifically with stress relief in mind. . Art Encourages Brain Activity Whenever you engage in any kind of a new activity, your brain begins working to create connections between all of your different brain cells. In terms of creating art, this helps to stimulate all sorts of connections between various portions of your brain itself. . Now is a great time to explore creative activities since we have more time than ever before on our hands. We don’t need to create a masterpiece, just play and see what comes! . . . . #mindfulpractice #mindfulness #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #selflove #psychology #mindfulliving #highlandpark #losfeliz #silverlake #echopark #NELA #latinx #losangeles #mindfullife #wellness #wellnessjourney

This is something I talk to all my clients about: how our diet impacts our mood and mental health. A good read on how to make positive food choices.

¿Pies para que los quiero is tengo alas pa’ volar? Feet, what do I need you for when I have wings to fly? Frida Kahlo has been a source of inspiration to me for a large part of my life. My mom lost mobility in her legs when I was around 18 because she had ALS. While she survived with ALS for almost 17 years, a testament to her own strength, being wheelchair bound was a challenge for her. Frida’s quote gave us both inspiration. We are more than our limitations. We can surv...ive against the odds. So today I think of two of my women heroes - Frida and my mom. Happy International Women’s Day! . . . #mindfulpractice #mindfulness #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #selflove #psychology #mindfulliving #highlandpark #losfeliz #silverlake #echopark #NELA #latinx #losangeles #mindfullife #wellness #wellnessjourney #internationalwomensday #fridakahlo See more

Travel is one of the ways that we can reconnect with ourselves and discover how to step outside of our comfort zone. I stepped way out this winter by heading to a climate that I normally actively avoid. Temps dropped to the teens in some of the places I visited! But, you know what, with the right jacket and boots, it wasn’t as terrible as I imagined it would be. And, I got to see some pretty amazing places covered in snow - like a winter wonderland. Admittedly, it is a privil...ege to be able to travel abroad and not everyone can do something so drastic. But, there are many other ways we can invite growth. Why not try that yoga class you’ve been thinking about? Check out a new hiking trail? Explore a new cuisine? Pushing ourselves outside of comfort zones that can be rewarding in so many ways. . . . #mindfulpractice #mindfulness #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #selflove #psychology #mindfulliving #highlandpark #losfeliz #silverlake #echopark #NELA #latinx #losangeles #mindfullife #wellness #wellnessjourney See more

Knowing our partner’s love language can help shape the trust and intimacy in a relationship. But, it starts with knowing our own! Mine are definitely physical touch and quality time. What are yours? . . . #mindfulpractice #mindfulness #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #selflove #psychology #mindfulliving #highlandpark #losfeliz #silverlake #echopark #NELA #latinx #losangeles #mindfullife #wellness #wellnessjourney

Happy Birthday @michelleobama