Jennifer's Blog

Accepting the truth about a situation can sometimes be viewed as an excuse to act as a doormat. This in fact is not true. Especially when it comes to Radical Acceptance. This practice is a conscious choice in which you put yourself in the best position to make necessary changes. Radical Acceptance is a form […]

June 15. The day that California will return to “normal” again. But what will this normal look like? This past year has been very traumatizing for many people. There has been so much loss, confusion, and anxiety. Due to the stay-at-home orders, most people have been very eager for the return to normalcy and to […]

More than ever, people are working remotely. This has led to an increase in meetings and appointments being held over Zoom. But communication over video has design flaws that exhaust the human mind and body. Fortunately, there are easy ways to mitigate their effects. Here’s how to avoid some of the downfalls of Zoom: Break […]

Attachment theory is a psychological and evolutionary theory concerning relationships between humans. In regards to intimate relationships, our attachment styles describe how we relate to our partner. If you’re stressed because your partner isn’t texting you back, or feel like your partner is texting you too much, that’s probably a characteristic of your attachment style. […]

Whether you know a friend, sibling, partner, coworker, or parent struggling with anxiety, we often find ourselves hoping to support them the best we can. We might feel desperate to help them but it is crucial to know first, that it is NOT YOUR JOB TO FIX IT. Instead, try these 4 tips to help […]

Transformation is not an event, but often we think that it is. We dream of that one moment that will change our lives. A lottery win, quitting our job, moving to a new city, meeting the love of our life, all of our hopes hinge on that one moment. But real transformation, long term change, […]

Many people wonder how practicing Mindfulness can benefit them. Research shows that practicing mindfulness on a daily basis has many physical and mental benefits increasing our overall well being. How Mindfulness improves our well being: * It supports many attitudes that contribute to a satisfied life * It makes it easier to appreciate and savor […]

Many of my clients struggle with finding time in their day for self care. We are so busy with the day to day routines of work and family life that there is little, if no, time left for ourselves. The truth is, there is actually plenty of time. All it takes is 3 minutes here, […]

If you could have only one awesome vehicle for the rest of your life, what would it be? Imagine owning your dream car. It could be a twin turbo Porsche or a supercharged pick up. You will have invested a lot of time and effort into paying for this car. I’m guessing you will take […]