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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.
The Basics of Boundaries
Boundaries are a form of self-care and allow us to protect against relationships becoming intrusive or unsafe. Although it’s commonly assumed that boundaries create restriction and distance in a relationship, in reality, they foster intimacy by providing a...
I, Too, Have a Dream: Collective Change in a Post-COVID World
Martin Luther King, Jr. (1963) is, arguably, one of the greatest orators in the history of the nation—but this wasn’t his only gift. Dr. King had a unique ability to establish a call to action and mobilize the people of this great nation. At 11:00 am on...
Body-Shaming is NOT a Call to Action!
Obesity is one of the most highly stigmatized conditions a person can experience in this day and age. It is one of the few populations where it is still considered socially acceptable to overtly discriminate against and even mock those that fall short of the...
School-Based Violence: A Call to Action for Trauma-Informed Care
The following article was written by Chasse, B. M. (2020, April 13). School-Based Violence: A call to action for trauma-informed care. and published by GoodTherapy. On February 28, 2020, the Pasadena Star News released an article advising the community that an active...
Protecting Your Mental Health During a Pandemic
With everything happening in the world right now, we are more vulnerable to trauma and emotional dysregulation than ever before. COVID-19 has thrust us into a newly emerging form of historical trauma and we are having to continually adjust on the fly. This can be...
Breastfeeding vs. Formula: Learning What Works for You and Your Baby
Written by Chasse, B. M. (2020, April 10). Breastfeeding vs. Formula: Learning what works for you and your baby. Originally Published by GoodTherapy. As a psychotherapist with extensive training in child development, I have a great appreciation for the unique...
Parenting Through A Pandemic
Written by: Bren Michelle Chasse, LMFT Parenting is one of the hardest jobs anyone can ever take on. Although parenting may also be one of the most rewarding roles you fill, the moments of stress that push you to your limits can cause feelings of overwhelm,...
When The Door Won’t Open, it May Not be Meant For You
The following article was originally written by Chasse, B. M. for GoodTherapy. (2020, February 12). In times of crisis, great stress, and disappointment, my mom has often told me, “Bren, that door was not meant for you.” For many years, I was resistant to...
The Importance of Collaborative Mental Health Care in Weight Loss Surgery.
The following article was originally written by Chasse, B. M. (2020, January 6) and published by GoodTherapy. https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/the-importance-of-collaborative-mental-health-care-in-weight-loss-surgery-0106204 In the United States, obesity has become a...
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