Recent Blogs
Recent Blogs
Dynamics of Power and Control in Relationships
Dynamics of power and control often play a significant role in relationships, shaping the interactions between individuals and influencing the course of their connections, including shaping the nature of relationships and influencing the well-being of those involved....
Embracing Change Through Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT, typically pronounced as the word “act”) is a contemporary form of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) that focuses on helping individuals develop psychological flexibility by learning to accept their thoughts and feelings while...
The Price of Lacking Personal Boundaries
Boundaries serve as the invisible framework that defines the contours of our interactions, safeguarding our emotional, physical, and psychological well-being. Yet, when these boundaries become blurred, neglected, or outright violated, the consequences ripple through...
Understanding Splitting in Toxic Family Environments
Within these complex webs of dysfunction, splitting emerges as a divisive force, contributing to fractured relationships and psychological distress among family members. Family dynamics are often described as a delicate dance of love, support, and connection. However,...
The Weight of Control: Impact on a Child’s Well-Being
From the moment a child enters the world, they embark on a journey shaped by various influences, with one of the most profound being the dynamics of control within their environment. While guidance and structure are essential, excessive control can cast a shadow on a...
Freeing Yourself from the Prison of Overthinking
Overthinking is a common struggle that many of us face in our daily lives. In the fast-paced modern world, our minds are often filled with a constant stream of thoughts, worries, and distractions. This mental chatter can leave us feeling overwhelmed, anxious, and...
Harnessing Healing and Resilience: Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
In the realm of mental health and emotional well-being, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) stands as a beacon of hope and transformation. DBT is a type of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) that is integrated with mindfulness practices, offering a holistic approach to...
How Parents Create Unintentional Trauma Bonds with Their Children
In the intricate web of human interactions, the formation of bonds is a natural phenomenon—a connection often rooted in shared experiences, support, and mutual understanding. Parent-child relationships are an example of these bonds and are the cornerstone of a child's...
Parent-Child Trauma Bonds: A Pitfall of High Expectations
In the intricate dance of parent-child relationships, attention serves as a powerful currency. It's the glue that binds, the affirmation that reassures, and the validation that nurtures. Children naturally seek validation and acceptance from their caregivers, while...
The Golden Child’s Experience of Abuse in a Dysfunctional Family Dynamic
In a dysfunctional family, roles often emerge as a way for individuals to cope with the challenges and dynamics within the family unit. These roles can even be defined by the parents in an effort to manage how the family is viewed by other family members and the wider...
Emotionally Immature Parents: Understanding Their Impact
The influence of parents in shaping our lives is profound, but what happens when a parent struggles with emotional immaturity? It's a challenging terrain to navigate, one that often leaves lasting imprints on the emotional landscapes of their children. Emotionally...
Understanding and Healing the Mother Wound
The mother-child relationship is a complex and profound bond that shapes our early experiences and influences our emotional well-being. The relationship between a mother and her child is often considered one of the most significant and influential bonds in a...
Decoding Authentic Apologies: Signs of Sincere Regret and Redemption
Recognizing a genuine apology holds immense significance in fostering healthy relationships and promoting emotional well-being. A sincere apology is not merely a string of words but a reflection of accountability, empathy, and a genuine commitment to repair and...
Starry Exemptions: How Our Culture Excuses Actions of Celebrities
In a world dominated by the glow of screens and the allure of fame, the cult of celebrity has woven its enchanting web around us, blurring the lines between admiration and blind devotion. We find ourselves caught in the intricate threads of their charisma, often...
Understanding Trauma and Defining its Complex Nature
Trauma is a profound and often intricate aspect of the human experience that can shape the course of one's life. While the term is commonly used, defining trauma requires delving into its multifaceted nature, encompassing a range of emotional, psychological, and...
A Guide to Identification and Improvement of Poor Behavior
Poor behavior is a pervasive aspect of human interaction that can have significant consequences. It can hinder personal growth, damage relationships, and create negative environments. Understanding what constitutes poor behavior and learning to identify it within...
Authenticity: The Profound Power of Being True to Oneself
In a world often adorned with filters and facades, authenticity stands as a beacon of truth, an emblem of genuine connection and personal empowerment. Authenticity, the art of being true to oneself, holds a profound significance in our lives, shaping our...
Stalking: Understanding, Recognizing, and Seeking Help
Introduction: Unveiling Stalking Within Abusive Dynamics Stalking, often present in abusive relationships and is a form of abuse, involves persistent and unwanted attention, contact, harassment, or surveillance that instills fear and control over the victim. This...
Understanding Judgment and Discernment: Navigating the Path to Clarity
Introduction: Unraveling the Nuances In our decision-making processes and interactions, discernment and judgment often walk a fine line. This fine line leads people to frequently interpret the use of discernment as judgment, increasing the chances for...
Unraveling the Tapestry of Self-Esteem: Weaving Confidence from Within
Self-esteem, that intangible but formidable force shaping our perceptions, actions, and beliefs, is the cornerstone of our emotional well-being. Self-esteem is the subjective sense of how we view and perceive ourselves, and how we value ourselves and our humanity....
Signs of Abuse in Gabby Petito Bodycam Footage
After watching the full bodycam footage of this police stop, it is clear how much the police missed in reading the signs of domestic violence and abuse, and I encourage everyone….
Telehealth: Is it effective and how does it work?
Telehealth: Is It Effective and How Does It Work? With all the technological changes in our world, as well as the present-day concerns regarding COVID-19 and shelter-in-place…..
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Authentic Living Therapy Receives 2023 Best of San Jose and 2022 Best of Los Gatos Award
SAN JOSE April 2023 - Authentic Living Therapy has been selected for the 2023 Best of San Jose Award in the Mental Health Service category, along with the 2023 Business Hall of Fame Award, as well as having received the 2022 Best of Los Gatos Award in the Mental Health Service category by the San Jose/Los Gatos Award Program.
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