Edwina L. Reyes, MFT

A break from work, break from the kids, break from trainings, break from doing the chores….we all need a break sometimes from the stressors of everyday living. ☀️

As a therapist, this is a serious issue that I see nowadays with couples. 📲 And the reality is that your social media engagements (what you see, what you do online) can kill your relationship. 💔 Whether it be scrolling or liking/commenting on inappropriate content (ie thirst traps, ex partners, explicit photos of celebrities), what you do behind your partner’s back has the ability to emotionally hurt your partner and destroy trust. Be conscientious, not mindless. 🧠
If you discover your partner doing things online that are hurting you, be honest with them. Let them know how you feel about it and then talk about a plan of action on what to do moving forward. If you find your partner denying or minimizing their online behaviors, consider getting help from a therapist. 🫶🏻
If you are the partner that has hurt your loved one by inapproprate online behaviors, know that trust is slowly built over time. Listen to your loved ones and their concerns, and offer to make changes necessary to show you prioritize and value the relationship. Be patient with them as it takes time to mend a shattered heart. ❤️‍🩹

First dates can be quite anxiety provoking. Your mind might flutter with worries about what you will wear, if you will say the wrong thing, will he/she like you, and whether this date will lead into a potential relationship.

One simple advice…have fun! Enjoy the moment with your date, be present, and get to know them!

Practical dating advice for you singles out there! 💕

Blessed this past week to have been invited to share with a local church on ministering and welcoming those that are LGBTQ+. For those that don’t know, half of the LGBTQ+ population are religious and are Christian. However, 75% suffer from anxiety, and 52% suffer from depression. It is such an honor for me to see our local churches here in Hawaii touching people from all walks of life and sharing about God’s love with them. This is truly the work of the gospel.

Because dating is tough business!

I recently had to opportunity to share on about the trauma effects that the Maui fires will have on generations to come. Maui will need all of us to come together as ohana, as one, to help to heal our people and rebuild our land. Be a part of the solution by helping in anyway you can. https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2023/08/30/lahaina-fire-could-leaving-lasting-effect-families-experts-say-resilience-helps-deal-with-trauma/

Edwina L. Reyes, MFT updated their address.

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Ho’oko is hiring a FT OFFICE MANAGER!

Privately-owned & operated mental health counseling center in Waipio Gentry is seeking a full-time office manager to ensure all administrative, operational, and patient tasks are managed on a day-to-day basis. The office manager will also assist, oversee, and supervise the scheduling of appointments, data entry, and other office/admin duties. Candidate is to have strong communication skills and ability to multi-task and operate in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications: Minimum of 2 years of experience working in an administrative position, preferably in a medical, clinical or private practice setting. Minimum 1 year of experience of office/administrative supervision. Must have computer experience using MS Word & Excel. Experience working with electronic health records (EHR) a plus.

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Drug, Vision, Chiro & Fitness Membership Benefits. Retirement. Paid time off. Paid training.

Hours are Monday - Friday from 8:30am-5:00pm. Please email your resume, cover letter, and salary requirements to [email protected].

Seeking serious applicants for this position.

Blessed to have been one of the keynote speakers on a cultural panel for a trauma and addiction conference this past week. We all hoped to raise awareness in the treatment of people of color. Loved the diversity and everyone’s wisdom being shared!

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