Humans naturally seek happiness and avoid suffering. They inaccurately assume that once they achieve certain goals such as their dream career, home, partner or car, they will be happy. This incorrect idea creates frustration as we then get stuck in chasing happiness and losing the …Read More
Living from a Place of Self-Worth
We often find ourselves questioning, doubting and distrusting ourselves. We may struggle with self-judgement, acceptance and self-love. We may unfavorable compare ourselves to others and see ourselves as inferior. We often neglect to appreciate the beauty and power within us. Let go of judgement as …Read More
How to Recognize an Individual with Sociopathy
As we encounter various individuals in our lives, we inaccurately assume that those we meet are similar to ourselves: kind, honest, trustworthy and responsible. It is difficult to fathom that someone we know could have sociopathic tendencies or have Antisocial Personality Disorder. Moreover, people wrongly …Read More
Secrets To a Satisfying Sexual Life
Having satisfying sexual intimacy is an important part of being a healthy individual. Given the bias of the media, it is easy to become caught up in the inaccurate assumption that sex is about performance. Sex is about having an enjoyable experience where we receive …Read More
The Power of Thought in Making Life What You Want It To Be
We all want to achieve happiness. If our happiness is contingent on particular outcomes, we will not find peace and joy. Rather, we will experience a state of anxiety and depression. The manner in which we perceive the world and events that transpire has the …Read More
The Transformational Healing of Self-Forgiveness
One of the most challenging and beneficial practices a person can engage in for one’s wellness is self-forgiveness. It is not essential to be forgiven by anyone else. When you can forgive yourself, you can learn to accept yourself and move toward healing and wellness. …Read More
The Strength and Transformational Power of Acceptance
Sadly, individuals may mis-perceive acceptance as a weakness and dis-empowerment. This is far from the truth. Acceptance is allowing oneself to come to terms with circumstances outside of one’s control which frees up precious energy for moving forward in areas that are within our control. …Read More
5 Divorce Replacements for a Newly Single Lady
On the scale of life’s most stressful events, divorce rates number two, ranking secondly only after death on the famous Holmes and Rahe Stress Scale. If it’s taking you a while to bounce back post-split, go easy on yourself, divorce is stressful. The split is …Read More
Promoting Wellness Through National Psychotherapy Day
Welcome to the second annual National Psychotherapy Day, a day when therapists, clients, and therapy advocates unite to promote the profession, fight stigma, educate the public, and draw attention to the needs of community mental health centers (National Psychotherapy Day). Psychotherapy is a professional conversation …Read More
Back to School Blues
San Diego Living requested that Dr. Aleksandra Drecun discuss the back to school blues that impacts children and their families. She discusses the stressors as the new school year approaches and how families and children can cope with the anxiety or worry that affects both children …Read More