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A big shoutout to my mentee, Fatima as she was accepted at UCI’s pre-law program. I am so proud and excited of this young lady and her desire to be the very best in her field. Best of luck señorita Fatima! You are going places, no doubt....

A big shoutout to my mentee, Fatima as she was accepted at UCI’s pre-law program. I am so proud and excited of this young lady and her desire to be the very best in her field. Best of luck señorita Fatima! You are going places, no doubt....

Wishing my beautiful friends love, health and happiness during this Christmas seasonWishing my beautiful friends love, health and happiness during this Christmas season

As we begin Mental Illness Awareness Week, I would like to invite you to learn more about mental health and the importance of identifying vital signs and sympto...ms of some of the most common disorders. I need to point out, every human being at one point in their life will experience bouts of anxiety and/or depression and it does not mean that person is crazy or weak. It simply means we are alive and feeling life. If however, these symptoms drag and you can’t seem to see the light or is affecting other areas of your life, it would be wise to seek professional assistance. Mental health illness is very real but the pain and suffering is unnecessary. Happy reading my friends and have a super week ahead! ~sylvia

Alongside Maria Schriever Smith emphasizing the importance of physical activity to decrease the likelihood of chronic illnesses such as dementia and Alzheimer’s. Research has consistently revealed regular physical exercise is associated with positive self esteem, increased energy, improved mood and many other health benefits. Everyday is the perfect start to a physically engaging day! I invite you to take the challenge Wishing you a superb Sunday... ~sylvia

Good morning friends Many of you have asked about the benefits of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and this video sums it up quite nicely. As clinicians, in addition to treating individuals suffering from post war Traumatic Stress Disorders, oftentimes we utilize EMDR with survivors of domestic violence and victims of sexual abuse. In reality anyone person who has lived trauma can benefit from this modality.... Wishing everyone a happy and productive November ahead ~sylvia

Good morning my peeps, Though we are making strides in the mental health field, more work is needed to get the general public mobilized into changing the paradigm that was viewed as a normal life process. How can I help you make a positive mental health change in your lifestyle?... ~sylvia