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Bren M. Chasse, LMFT, licensed marriage and family therapist in Pasadena, California, presents an in-depth look at a variety of key areas in the field of psychology. Specifically, Bren engages readers in a discussion exploring current issues related to trauma, EMDR, children and parenting challenges, eating disorders, and overall psychological health.
Unlocking Inner Harmony: Exploring the Magic of Internal Family Systems Therapy
Whether you’re in search of healing from past traumas or simply seeking personal growth, IFS offers a path to wholeness and self-discovery that can be profoundly rewarding. Consider exploring your internal family and unlocking the potential for a more fulfilling and balanced life through Internal Family Systems Therapy.
5 Ways Couples Therapy Can Help Strengthen Your Relationship
Even the most idyllic relationships can encounter challenges. This is where couples therapy comes to the rescue. In this blog post, we’ll explore five powerful ways couples therapy can help strengthen your relationship right here with our Anchor Psychotherapy couples therapists in Pasadena.
Navigating the Intersection of Family Law and Therapy: A Compassionate Approach for Court-Involved Families
Navigating the complexities of the legal system while dealing with the emotional impact of family disputes is challenging, but therapy can be a guiding light.
Cultivating Mindfulness in Family Life: Nurturing Children’s Mental Health and Emotional Well-being
Whether you’re in search of healing from past traumas or simply seeking personal growth, IFS offers a path to wholeness and self-discovery that can be profoundly rewarding. Consider exploring your internal family and unlocking the potential for a more fulfilling and balanced life through Internal Family Systems Therapy.
What is LGBTQ Affirming Therapy & Why is it Important?
Choosing a Therapist Is Especially Important for Those in the LGBTQ Community Choosing a therapist is important for any individual who is looking for support and guidance. However, it is especially important for those who identify within the LGBTQ community. For many...
How Can Group Therapy at Anchor Psychotherapy, Inc. Benefit You?
Group therapy can facilitate healing by providing a safe and supportive environment that encourages meaningful connections to replace isolation and disconnection. It can be a powerfully transformative experience. And can provide an opportunity for participants to...
The Art of Effective Co-Parenting
“Co-parenting is not a competition. It’s a collaboration of two homes working together with the best interest of the child at heart.” — Heather Hetchler In a day and age where long-term marriages are the exception and not the rule, the issue of co-parenting is one I...
Five Tips to Protecting Yourself from Holiday Stress
The holidays are officially upon us! For many, this is an exciting time of celebration, sharing time with family, and participating in all the festivities the holidays may bring. However, for some, the holidays mark a time of stress and overwhelm, loneliness and grief, conflict, disappointment, and emotional burnout. As the pandemic continues, questions about how to celebrate safely might be on your mind while simultaneously acknowledging that many of us are simply bursting with excitement for the holiday season in hopes that connection, traditions, and joy will be restored. Regardless of whether you are throwing dinner parties, shopping for gifts, or curled up on your sofa with the hot cocoa and binge-watching your favorite holiday movies, this is a season where we may easily find ourselves feeling physically, mentally, and emotionally depleted.
Healing From Trauma Does NOT Hinge On Forgiveness
Forgiveness is an evolutionary phenomenon that, historically, has been a necessary part to building and sustaining community (Tooby & Cosmides, 2005)). In early times, it allowed groups to minimize conflict and helped support, foster, and preserve cooperation so...
When Does Support Cross Over Into Co-Dependency?
It can be excruciatingly painful to watch someone you love struggle and it’s natural to want to help. In fact, we are hardwired to want to protect family members and those we love from harm. But when does love, protection, and support cross the line into...
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