Family Therapy Group of Weston Blog

The Power of Play

By: Samantha Angulo We know that young children love to play! So much so, that as a parent you may struggle to transition your kids away from playing when it’s time to switch activities or go somewhere else. Play promotes a variety of skills in ...

New Year, Mindful Me: Leaning into an Evolved You – Not Creating a New You.

Opinion Piece. By: Jennifer Gutierrez, Registered Marriage & Family Therapist Intern There’s a reason “New Years Resolution Burn Out” is a coined phrase that results in thousands of Google articles. For some, the new year is simply another day in this life. For others, it ...

Navigating Career Anxiety in Your 20s and Adolescence: Finding Your Path with Less Pressure

Written by: Yailene Delossantos If you’re in your late teens or early 20s, it’s easy to feel like the world is urging you to figure out your life and career expeditiously. You might feel anxious about picking the “right” path, choosing the “perfect” job, and ...

The Transformational Power of Coaching: Building a Foundation for Long-Term Growth

Written by: Erika Obando In a world where challenges can sometimes feel insurmountable, we often forget the incredible strength we carry within us. For many, the concept of transformational coaching is new — A mysterious phrase that seems to promise change but doesn’t yet feel ...

Pass the Gravy: Navigating the holidays

By: Jennifer Gutierrez, Registered Marriage & Family Therapist Intern Navigating the holidays can prove to be a difficult task. When a family experiences estrangement, they may have emotional and physical distance between each other based on prior negative experiences. Estrangement may result from divorce, ...

Tips in Supporting Your Student-Athlete

By: Jennifer Gutierrez, Registered Marriage & Family Therapist Intern Encourage and Teach Time Management Skills Navigating the demands of school can already be daunting for many students. Involvement in an extra-curricular activity, such as involvement in sports may increase the demands of your ...

Boundaries in Relationships

Written by: Nadinna Guerrero Boundaries is a term used frequently today; however, I am not sure everyone knows what it means. Boundaries are another core element in relationships that go hand in hand with our needs. Boundaries are the limits that we have set with others ...

What is Selective Mutism?

Written by: Samantha Angulo SM or Selective mutism is a mental health disorder characterized by a consistent failure to speak in social situations, especially situations in which someone might be expected to speak. This difficulty has to be present for at least one month, ...

The Importance of Self Care

The Importance of Self-Care Blog Written By: Pricilla Estep Think of self-care like charging your batteries. Self-care replenishes your energy, boosts your mood, and enhances your overall well-being. Here are some key benefits: Improved Physical Health: Regular self-care practices like exercise, proper nutrition, and ...

Benefits of EMDR Therapy

Benefits of EMDR Therapy Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a structured therapy approach designed to help individuals process distressing memories and alleviate associated symptoms. It is based on the idea that traumatic experiences get ‘stuck’ in the brain leading to ongoing symptoms. EMDR aims to ...