Failure to Launch: 5 Early Warning Signs Parents Shouldn’t Ignore
Many parents think of "failure to launch" as a problem that appears after high school or college. They picture a young adult sleeping until noon, spending most of the day…
Time Confetti: Why You Feel Like You Have No Time — And Also Like You Waste It
If this month feels unusually scattered and exhausting, you may be experiencing what author Brigid Schulte calls “time confetti." This describes time throughout a modern day broken into tiny fragments of…
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When Other People’s Problems Become Your Problems
Taking on other people’s problems is rarely a conscious decision. It starts as “just listening,” briefly becomes “just helping,” and then somehow shows up in your brain at 2 a.m.…
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The Missing Ingredient In Every Goal You’ve Abandoned: Discomfort Tolerance
We live in a world built to eliminate discomfort. Hunger, boredom, uncertainty, even mild inconvenience can be erased with a few taps on a screen. I recently read devoured Michael…
You Belong Here: Navigating Imposter Syndrome in College
Feeling Like You Don’t Belong at College? You’re Not Alone Starting college is exciting—but it can also stir up anxiety and self-doubt. You move into your dorm, start classes, and…
Why Avoiding Anxiety Only Makes It Stronger
How CBT Therapy Can Help Break Anxiety's Cycle “What if I fall? Oh, but my darling, what if you fly?” – Erin Hanson Anxiety often shows up like that first…
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Stop Doomscrolling & Overthinking: 3 CBT Tips for Anxiety in Berkeley & Lafayette
Overthinking Again? How CBT Helps with Anxiety and Emotional Burnout If you're dealing with anxiety, overthinking, or late-night doomscrolling — whether you're a student in Berkeley or a parent in…
4 Lessons From The Playing Field From A Lafayette Therapist
As child and family therapists based in Berkeley and Lafayette, CA — and as parents, coaches, and longtime baseball fans — we see how youth sports offer powerful opportunities for…
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Motivational Interviewing for Parents: A Therapist’s Guide to Reduce Power Struggles With Your Teen
Do conversations with your teen ever feel like a battle, where every word seems to push them further away? Whether you are trying to support your teen through academic or…
Friendship and Mental Health: How To Cultivate Meaningful Relationships
Friendship tips we wish we'd learned sooner. Learn more about modern relationships and how to navigate them.