Perspectives on Mental Wellness

Coping skills are tools we use in order to manage the many different moving parts of our lives. Whether it be stress from work, grief from loss, loneliness, a specific incident or anything else that might affect your day-to-day life, coping skills are what we use to take care of it all! It’s important, therefore, […]

Self-care is finding ways to meet your mental, emotional, physical, spiritual, and social needs. Furthermore, it takes time to practice identifying your needs, listening to your mind and body, and making healthier choices for your individual needs. Please keep in mind that self-care varies from person to person. Here are some helpful tips to get […]

In a world where the full extent of human knowledge is a few clicks away, we are often bombarded with misinformation. It can be tricky to decipher what is true. With the increase in Mental Health Awareness online as well as Mental Health Influencers, we often see posts about mental health that often use genuine […]

Mindfulness: More than Meditation Step into our office, and you will see a bookshelf full of titles such as Mindfulness and Mindset in Psychotherapy, The Mindfulness Solution, and The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook: A Proven Way to Accept Yourself, Build Inner Strength, and Thrive. These are only a few of the many works on mindfulness in […]

We are often told by doctors, therapists, parents, teachers, influencers, and friends to “take care of your mental health” and “practice self-care”. For many of us, the first images that come to mind when we hear this are face masks, mani-pedis, scented candles, and maybe a bath bomb. “Self-Care” is synonymous with “Spa Day” in […]

1. Take care of your physical health: 2. Practice Intentional scheduling/time management: 3. Parents: Be a good listener: 4. Promote Kindness 5. The best way to teach your kids how to manage stress is…….. Jennifer Smith, LMFT 2043 Westcliff Drive, Suite 201 Newport Beach, Ca. 92660 949-922-8661 www.smithpsychotherapygroup.com jennifer@smithpsychotherapygroup.com Most common stressors for teens 14-18 […]

For students Mindfulness: “Awareness that arises through paying attention, on purpose, in the present moment, non-judgmentally.” – Jon Kabat-Zinn. Benefits of Mindfulness Mindfulness Exercises for Students 1. Learn to Meditate Meditation is perhaps the best possible way to cultivate mindfulness. Practicing quieting your busy mind is an important step towards achieving the clarity necessary to […]

A huge thank you to Jason Wahler and Hilary Roberts from the Red Songbird Foundation for giving us the space to talk about very important mental health topics. Go give this episode a listen! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/let-the-journey-begin/id1504950655?i=1000536372355 Episode #078 Notes This week, Hilary and Jason are joined by therapist and CEO of Smith Psychotherapy Group, Jennifer Smith, […]

This back to school season is different than any other. Whether you’re a student, or a parent who’s sending their children back-to-school, the return to in person classes can be a huge anxiety trigger. Kids and parents are being separated after being stuck at home together for a year; a perfect recipe for separation anxiety. […]

Updated: Aug 13, 2021 Emotion Regulation is all about learning to understand and balance your emotions and this blog will help you do just that in seven easy steps. By implementing these emotion regulation skills, no matter what emotion you are feeling, you will be more in control of it and able to navigate through it […]