Support Group for New Moms- Who Knew I’d be Blue?
“Who knew I’d be blue?” is our support group for new moms. Peripartum (the period during and after pregnancy) can be a challenging time. After all, mom life is not easy. There are many...
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Offering Veterans Mental Health Support
Veterans mental health support is needed. Recent research has found that only 50% of returning vets who need mental health treatment receive these services1. Moreover, only 1 in 4 active duty members shows signed...
The “Baby Blues” & Peripartum/Postpartum Depression
Have you heard of the “baby blues?” It refers to feelings of sadness or anxiety that happen soon after childbirth. Mood swings are common during and after pregnancy. Most women will experience the “baby...
What Is ADHD and How Do I Know If I Have It?
Many people ask themselves “What is ADHD and how do I know if I have it?” They may also wonder if their child is showing symptoms of ADHD. The term “ADHD” is often heard...
Negative Thinking Patterns: 20 Ways to Explore their Accuracy
Changing the way we view events can be a power tool in our coping toolbox. Certainly, negative thinking weighs heavy on our minds and our hearts. Sometimes our negative thoughts are correct. While other...
Reflect, refocus, resolve for a HAPPY New Year
What’s your favorite holiday? When asked that question, you may expect to hear Christmas, Thanksgiving, or even 4th of July. Often, people are surprised when my response is New Years, followed by a “really,...
From Confusion to Clarity: Free Testing Consultation
Learning Dynamics’s Community Connections will be hosting FREE presentations in our Bakersfield location to help families seeking more information about testing and assessment. “From Confusion to Clarity” will help understanding of psychological and neuropsychological...
Avoid Avoidance
Avoidance is powerful- it might feel effective in the moment, but ends up costing you a lot more in the end. Think of a situation you may have delayed, put off, or avoided altogether...
Winter Weather Travel Bag
Winter weather is here and when you are driving long distances, it’s important to be prepared with a winter weather travel bag. With offices in Southern (Woodland Hills) and Central (Bakersfield) California, along with...
Book Review: The 5 Love Languages
The 5 Love Languages book is a great tool professionally and personally. I first came across The 5 Love Languages book while researching practical books to use with couples in therapy. I have since used this...
