Stacey Datnow, LCSW, Inc.

https://staceydatnow.com/blog/f/wishes-vs-expectations-navigating-relationship-dynamics

Wishes Vs. Expectations: Navigating Relationship Dynamics Relationships form intricate tapestries woven from emotions, communication, and mutual understanding.Within these intricate constructs, the interplay between our WISHES and our EXPECTATIONS often plays a pivotal role. Un...

https://staceydatnow.com/blog/f/self-confidence-the-power-of-keeping-promises-to-yourself

Self-Confidence & The Power of Keeping Promises to Yourself Self-confidence is a quality that many of us strive to possess. It's that feeling of inner strength and assurance that empowers us to tackle challenges head-on, reach for our dreams, and ultimately lead a more fulfilling...

DBT skills group in formation now…

Nuff said.

Starting a new module in 2 weeks…

If you’re looking for an in person parenting group in the SFV, here’s a great one! Good for Conejo too!

We already knew that exercise is crucial for your mental health, but if you need to see it in writing… here it is. 🏃‍♀️🚴‍♂️🏊‍♀️
(This is not to say to throw out the meds that are valuable or necessary!)

Exercise More Effective Than Medicines to Manage Mental Health - Neuroscience News Exercise intervention that lasts 12 weeks or less appears to be most effective at reducing mental health symptoms, especially for those suffering from anxiety and depression. Higher-intensity exercise proved more beneficial in reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression than longer-duration programs...

Great adjunct to ind therapy for clients to work on emotion regulation. 8 week online group.
https://www.dbtandfamilytherapycenter.com or https://staceydatnow.com

Good reminder from
Elizabeth Gilbert...✌️

Learn to build and maintain positive relationships! The
Interpersonal Effectiveness module focuses on helping people to reach their goals and navigate obstacles without damaging their self-respect or their relationships. Call to see if this group is right for you or for your clients.

Innovative bookclub concept led by Social Worker/Certified Life Coach, Lori Rautbort and Educational therapist, Nicole Kaplan. They created an innovative virtual bookclub for tweens. Rather than a typical bookclub format, they approach discussion through a social-emotional and academic lens utilizing their individualized specialties. Participants will discuss coming-of-age issues in a healthy, safe environment while learning fundamental active reading skills for a more efficient and meaningful reading experience.

FEELING UNDERSTOOD.
I’ve watched this video over 50 times. The first few were because she is super cute. But then it was to watch the look on her face and to hear the happiness and relief in her voice when she was finally UNDERSTOOD. 😊🤩
We all just want to be heard, feel listened to and understood. 🍓🍓🍓

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New group forming🦋

Wow do I love this!

don’t grow away mad, just grow away (quote by Mantra Wellness Magazine)

If you never saw the Mr. Rogers documentary, Won't You Be My Neighbor, it's never too late! He was an incredible person.

New DBT group now forming...

Checking out or zoning out will not help you recharge. Chose to be mindful and intentional about your down time.

From the book, A Radical Awakening, by Dr. Shefali.

Just read, RELEASE by Peggy Fitzsimmons, a wonderful book, recommended by Meryl Kasher Russo. Such a great read. Full of wisdom, insight and inspiration.

Keep listening to music you love💗🎶💖🎵
https://www.psypost.org/2019/02/listening-to-the-music-you-love-will-make-your-brain-release-more-dopamine-study-finds-53059

Listening to the music you love will make your brain release more dopamine, study finds A new study has found that dopamine -- a neurotransmitter that plays an important role in our cognitive, emotional, and behavioral functioning -- plays a ...

The 3-Minute Breathing Space exercise:
This can be a perfect technique for those with busy lives and minds.
The exercise is broken into three sections, one per minute, and works as follows:
1. The first minute is spent on noticing your feelings, thoughts and sensations, You are answering the question, "How am I doing right now?” There is no need to change what you observe.
2. The second minute is spent on keeping awareness of the breath. Here you narrow your field of attention to a single, pointed focus on the breath in your body.
3. The last minute is used for an expansion of attention outward from the breath, feeling the ways in which your breathing affects the rest of the body. Your attention is widened to include the body as a whole and any sensations that are present.

A wonderful and easy to remember grounding exercise to help with anxiety. You can practice it silently wherever you are and whenever you need it!

Great PBS story on how the pandemic is affecting college students. https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/how-the-pandemic-is-impacting-college-students-mental-health