Lili Wagner, Psy. D.
Licensed Psychologist in California
Certified Clinical Trauma Professional
Certified EMDR Practition
As we head into 2024, one change I'm making is sticking to just one social media platform. I will only be on Instagram. You can follow me .health.joy
It's National Psychotherapy Day! Do you have any questions? Let's open a conversation. End the stigma of getting help for mental health.
Thanks to National Psychotherapy Day for the information and the image below.
National Psychotherapy Day 2023: What is the difference between psychotherapy, counselling Understand the differences between psychotherapy and counselling in order to make informed choices about mental health.
πππ Ahhhh....traveling. Adventurous and fun. And yet, it can also be stressful. Delayed or cancelled flights, lack of sleep, dealing with luggage, etc. etc.. Travelling can be even more challenging when on a restrictive diet due to a health condition. Join us for a live webinar regarding different ways to travel on a restrictive diet. We'll also delve into the psychological ramifications of it all.
You can register for this webinar at: https://www.aipsummit.com/august-2023-registration-page
The webinar will be on Wednesday, September 6 at 11 AM PDT/2 PM EDT.
Here's a nice little article about EMDR via ADDitude magazine.
https://www.additudemag.com/emdr-therapy-eye-movement-desensitization-trauma-adhd/?utm_source=eletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=treatment_july_2023&utm_content=072723&goal=0_d9446392d6-954c72a837-314479134
Let me know if you have any questions.
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βEMDR Therapy Helps People Heal From Experiences That Haunt Themβ "EMDR therapy can help individuals with ADHD and comorbidities process and release the emotional pain and negative beliefs associated with traumatic experiences.β
Wow! I can't believe it's been 20 years since I got my Psychology License. Time goes by way too fast. So much has happened in the past 20 years. I decided to share 20 things I've learned in these last 20 years as a Licensed Psychologist. There's still a lot to learn. Looking forward to the next 20 years.
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πππ Many times we are unaware of how we breathe. When we're anxious or stressed, we tend to have very shallow breathing or we may even hold our breath. I know I've done that. Breathing exercises/techniques, such as this 4-7-8 one can help bring more awareness to our breath and increase our relaxation response.
The 4-7-8 method that could help you sleep The 4-7-8 breathing technique can calm your mind and body by relaxing your nervous system and decreasing heart rate and blood pressure, which gets your body in the optimal state for sleep.
Just finished previewing this book which comes out on Sept. 13, 2022.
I love how it provides antidotes to counteract the challenges that girls face these days.