Life By Design Therapy

THE MODERN RULES OF COUPLES THERAPY Relationships are important and require care, quality time, and secure attachment to be healthy ones. The choices we make and the responses we give one another set the tone in our relationships. Sometimes the increasing demands of daily living tax couples, leaving little emotional overhead for the most important ones in our lives. Often when there is conflict, this contributes to adverse reactions, thoughts, and feelings. WHO IS THE MODERN COUPLE? Times have changed in terms of the shift in traditional relationships. Today, more women are in the workforce, and more men have shifted to stay at home roles for the children. In addition, we have more same-sex, gender non-conforming, and poly-amorous couples who are navigating relationships and the various roles of parenting, managing household chores and juggling financial responsibilities. With these shifts in our society brings less exclusivity in roles between partners and those who are or

We offer   two locations  for your convenience so wherever you are in the East Bay Area, you can come see us! We currently have one location in Downtown Berkeley close to the UC  Berkeley  campus and another location near Hilltop Mall in  Richmond . www.lifebydesigntherapy.com

HOW TO GET THE MOST OUT OF THERAPY So you’ve made your first therapy appointment with one of our  holistic therapists at  Life by Design Therapy , and it’s coming up fast. Or perhaps you’re trying to decide about making this first step. You’re ready to improve your life, divulge your hidden thoughts, do all the inner work, and come out the other side making positive steps toward the life of your dreams. To get the most out of your therapy sessions, there are a few key session habits that can make all the difference. Following these will keep you out of the common pitfalls that are typically experienced along the way. HAVE GOALS IN MIND To know you are healed, you have to know your definition of healed. This answer can be different for every person. To some people, this may be no longer being affected by  relationship trauma . To other people, this may be finally getting your dream job or at least pinpointing what it is. While it’s okay to start without knowing these goals,

DEALING WITH TEEN DEPRESSION TEEN THERAPY As our children grow into teenagers, they go through many changes that can challenge even the most well-intentioned parents. Some teens deal with pressures with a few difficulties while other teens present symptoms of depression. When parents reach out to their struggling teens, this may lead to a negative outcome to what they intended was support. While teens are known for their moody and unpredictable behaviors, it is important to distinguish between typical teen behavior and teen depression. WHAT ARE THE COMMON CONTRIBUTIONS TO TEEN DEPRESSION? The first step in dealing with a teen who may have depression is to understand what contributes to teen depression. Lacks self-esteem — May not accept compliments or is defensive when you offer help. Bullying at school — Makes comments about altercations with other students or skipping classes to avoid the ones who bully. Struggles to fit in with peers and dealing with peer pressure

THE MODERN RULES OF COUPLES THERAPY Relationships are important and require care, quality time, and secure attachment to be healthy ones. The choices we make and the responses we give one another set the tone in our relationships. Sometimes the increasing demands of daily living tax couples, leaving little emotional overhead for the most important ones in our lives. Often when there is conflict, this contributes to adverse reactions, thoughts, and feelings. WHO IS THE MODERN COUPLE? Times have changed in terms of the shift in traditional relationships. Today, more women are in the workforce, and more men have shifted to stay at home roles for the children. In addition, we have more same-sex, gender non-conforming, and poly-amorous couples who are navigating relationships and the various roles of parenting, managing household chores and juggling financial responsibilities. With these shifts in our society brings less exclusivity in roles between partners and those who are or

LGBT Pride Month, observed in June, is celebrated around the U.S. with parades and activism events. At the same time, many people do not know Pride Month’s origin, which honors the 1969 Stonewall riots — a demonstration which blazed the trail for activists across the country. In 1970, the first Gay Pride marches took place in New York, Los Angeles and San Francisco. There has been a lot of progress since then, but LGBT advocates are still working toward a future without discrimination in the workplace and beyond. Here are some powerful quotes from changemakers who are have contributed to the movement for LGBT equality: “Openness may not completely disarm prejudice, but it’s a good place to start.” — Jason Collins, first openly gay athlete in U.S. pro sports “When all Americans are treated as equal, no matter who they are or whom they love, we are all more free.” — Barack Obama If you need support, contact us today for therapy in   Berkeley and Richmond www.lifebydesign

HOW TO GET THE MOST OUT OF THERAPY So you’ve made your first therapy appointment with one of our  holistic  therapists at  Life by Design Therapy , and it’s coming up fast. Or perhaps you’re trying to decide about making this first step. You’re ready to improve your life, divulge your hidden thoughts, do all the inner work, and come out the other side making positive steps toward the life of your dreams. To get the most out of your therapy sessions, there are a few key session habits that can make all the difference. Following these will keep you out of the common pitfalls that are typically experienced along the way. HAVE GOALS IN MIND To know you are healed, you have to know your definition of healed. This answer can be different for every person. To some people, this may be no longer being affected by  relationship trauma . To other people, this may be finally getting your dream job or at least pinpointing what it is. While it’s okay to start without knowing these goals

TAKE THE FIRST STEP TOWARDS HEALING AND WELLNESS At  Life by Design Therapy  we understand how important it is to work with a therapist that feels like a good fit. The first step is getting in contact with us so we can match you with one of our therapists and schedule your first appointment. If you need support, contact us today for therapy in   Berkeley and Richmond https://www.lifebydesigntherapy.com/getstarted