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Summer was supposed to be your time to breathe. No alarms. No cold mornings. No heavy school bags. A time to do anything you put your mind to. A time to do nothing at all if that’s what made you happy. Sometimes, summer comes with its very own expectations. We feel like we have to […]

Your junior hasn’t said much at dinner this week. When you ask about school starting, she shrugs and says “it’s fine.” Now multiply that by 4 grade levels and a hundred different worries, and you’ll get back-to-school season. For many parents, back-to-school season brings memories of sporting new backpacks and school supplies, taking first day […]

Have you ever imagined your ideal workday: waking up without a long commute early in the morning, working from the comfort of your own space with a fresh cup of coffee and a nutritious breakfast or having the freedom to structure your day however you want? With how highly valued remote work has become in […]

Have you ever left a conversation feeling more drained than when it started? Maybe you made time in your day to connect with someone you care about, only to walk away feeling emotionally exhausted, judged or questioning why your energy was spent on a conversation that left you feeling smaller instead of supported. It can […]

For many women, menopause brings changes that extend far beyond physical symptoms. Shifts in sexual desire, emotional well being and body awareness can influence how women experience intimacy and connection in their relationships. These changes can be confusing, frustrating and at times isolating. Although menopause can affect libido and intimacy through hormonal, emotional and relational […]

Growing up, stress has frequently been framed as something harmful, a thing to avoid. Yet, it shows up in many corners of our daily life like shadows we can’t get rid of; at times through tight deadlines, difficult conversations we’ve been holding off on and simply the moments that pressure us to test our limits. […]

Life shifts in quiet ways and for many women this shift is one of the most profound. Rooms full of sound now echo with space that is empty and waiting to be rediscovered. This is a journey of adjustment, reflection and a chance to reclaim yourself beyond the role of “mom”. When The House Gets […]

As a clinical psychologist, director of Group Therapy LA/NY and advisor at the UCLA PEERS Clinic, Dr. Cara Gardenswartz brings a distinctive voice to modern mental health care. Daily social interactions rely on patterns we have come to recognize and expect over time. The ways people communicate, respond and connect are more complex than they […]

Cognitive decline is one of the most common concerns people face as they grow older. Many begin to wonder what they can do to keep their minds sharp and avoid mental decline. Cognitive aging generally occurs in 2 forms: normal and pathological. Normal cognitive aging involves gradual changes in fluid abilities such as memory, multitasking […]