REM Sleep, EMDR, How My Mother Was Right.
Ever since I was a small child my mother told me to “sleep on it” when I was upset about an event from the day or a decision I needed … Continue Reading →
Author: Cali Counseling
San Clemente Therapist Networking (SCT) Trauma Presentation including EMDR and TF-CBT
I would like to thank the therapists of San Clemente Therapists Networking Group for having me, along with 3 other trauma therapists, speak about our work. Our delightful panel was … Continue Reading →
Will My Insurance Cover Counseling?
Will My Insurance Cover Counseling? Update: This page has gotten A LOT of clicks from all over the world. Please note it is written with information about US based insurance. … Continue Reading →
Veterans, PTSD, and the 4th of July
To most people the 4th of July is a day of sunshine and fun that ends in a dynamic and exciting display of fireworks. But what if all day you … Continue Reading →
What is Trauma Informed Care?
What is Trauma Informed Care? As a psychotherapist I realize I throw around words and phrases that seem “everyday” to me but perhaps others do not completely understand. Whoops! My … Continue Reading →
Why Do I Procrastinate During the Holidays?
Oh yes, the holidays can be stressful! Some of this stress is external; from family or work. But some of our stress is self-created. Our own thoughts and actions can … Continue Reading →
How do I write a Gratitude Journal?
If you have stumbled upon this blog post and are not a client of mine, welcome! This is written with the intension of offering guidance for client “homework” in the … Continue Reading →
Thoughts on Gratitude with Louie Schwartzberg
Gratitude by Louie Schwartzberg Do you ever have something pop up in your life numerous times in a few days, so much that you have no choice but to act? … Continue Reading →
What is Gratitude?
What is up with Gratitude? Lately I have seen this word everywhere. Gratitude Gratitude Gratitude… On the cover of magazines, in the news, how it relates to health, how it … Continue Reading →
What is Wellness?
What is wellness? I am asked this question often and feel my go to definition is a little vague. My definition is “when the mind body spirit are in balance.” … Continue Reading →