It's important to remember secondary-trauma is trauma. The symptoms are real and valid. 🧠 (🎨: @lindsaybraman)
Try to take a moment each day to ground yourself. 🌴 Whether you visualize your favorite place, practice self-kindness or head outside and listen to your surroundings. ✨
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How To Identify Anxiety
“It’s tricky. Because we use the words “anxious” and “anxiety” interchangeably, you might feel like you have anxiety any time you feel nervous or worried. Technically, though, anxiety is also a diagnosable mental health condition. There are a bunch of different types of anxiety disorders, and they each affect you differently.”
Check out our latest bio to help you identify anxiety. 🖥
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Looking for talk therapy in #Ventura? We have therapists taking on new clients. You'll be able to cope with your feelings, problem solve and change behavior patterns in a safe space. Reach out today! 🧡
(📸: @visitventura)
These are some amazing tools to utilize. Which have you used? ✨ (🎨: @revelatori)
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Stress Series Part 2: 5 Ways to Combat Stress
“We’re back this week with ways to relieve that stress. We think it’s important to highlight the seriousness of stress, but we don’t want to just leave it there. We’ve rounded up top tips from experts to help you bust stress and feel your best. Here are five easy-to-implement ways to combat stress.”
To learn the 5 easy-to-implement ways to combat stress read our blog post : https://www.venturacwc.org/ways-to-combat-stress/
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@amazon Prime Day is today, October 13th & tomorrow, October 14th. While you're shopping you can support us & our Los Angeles office, @westvalleycounselingcenter!
Shop via link in our bio or with AmazonSmile in the Amazon Shopping app. A wonderful way you can make a difference while you shop all the amazing deals! 💻🛍
As you navigate the rest of the week ahead repeat these to yourself:
✨Don’t give up
✨You are not alone
✨You matter
You got this! We are here to support you! Reach out today if you are interested in starting therapy with us, because you are NOT alone. #VCWC As you navigate the rest of the week ahead repeat these to yourself:
✨Don’t give up
✨You are not alone
✨You matter
You got this! We are here to support you! Reach out today if you are interested in starting therapy with us, because you are NOT alone. 🤝#VCWC
Every day is #WorldMentalHealthDay. We are committed to reducing the stigma surrounding mental health by having conversations and spreading awareness. Because your mental health matters! 🧠💛(🎨: @gmf.designs)
Thank you @vccfoundation for supporting @venturacwc. Our office is relocating to a bigger space to offer more services and accommodate more clients. We are so grateful for this generous grant to aid us in this move. If you'd like to contribute please reach out, we'd greatly appreciate it. 🌟
Let's shift our focus from what we think we SHOULD be doing, to things we WILL do because we want to! There's magic that happens when we do things for us instead of doing it due to external expectations. Try it and see how it impacts you! ✨ (🎨: @heyamberrae) #VCWC
Ventura Counseling and Wellness Center updated their address.
Ventura Counseling and Wellness Center updated their phone number.
As we grow we need a bigger space. This will allow us to offer more services to our community. We are excited to share we are relocating today and will hopefully we ready to see you in our new space this week.
Our new address is 950 County Square Road Suite 111 in Ventura. If you are current client of ours that comes into our office space please contact us or your therapist directly if you have any questions. We look forward to welcoming you and future clients in our new space! 🏢💙 #VCWC
Let's check in with our emotional boundaries. What would you add to the list? 📝 (📷: @millennial.therapist)
We understand the holidays bring up a lot, be gentle with yourself - you are not alone. Take a moment to breathe and reflect through this time. We are here for you.
We hope you’ll support us this #GivingTuesday so we can continue to support the community. We thank you for your generosity. 💙
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We're Moved To a New Office
“We’ve relocated to a new office. We’re thrilled about our new spot and can’t wait for you to visit us!.”
Check out our latest blog via link in our bio to learn about our new location! 🖥 #VCWC
Note to self...you got this! Tag a friend in the comments to let them know they do too! 😍 #VCWC
So often we wish we can control everything in our lives, even our emotions. While we can't control those we can control how we react to them. What an important reminder! 🙏 (📷: @growthmonkeys) #VCWC
This year has taken a toll of all of us and the holiday season often brings a lot of stress. If you find yourself overwhelmed check out our two part blog series on stress. There you find 5 helpful tools to combat the feeling. 💛 Visit the link in our bio to read the "Stress Series."
The holidays are a tough time for many. With the added stressors of the pandemic this year's holiday may look very different. Whether you're spending it alone or safely with loved ones we see you. You are not alone - check-in with your family, friends and YOURSELF. You will get through this time! ⛄️
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4 Free Ways to Give Back This Holiday Season
“It’s easy to ask ourselves why we aren’t giving. It could be a lack of time or money — or maybe just not knowing where to start. Whatever situation you may find yourself in, we wanted to put together a list of four free ways you can give back this holiday season.”
Check out the list in our latest blog: https://www.venturacwc.org/free-ways-to-give-back/
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4 Free Ways to Give Back This Holiday Season | VCWC
No matter what you celebrate we want to send you and your loved ones the warmest wishes this holiday season! 🎄
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How to Handle Family Stress at the Holidays
“The holidays are a joyous season, but they can also be stressful. If you have family that asks too much of you or a particular family member that always pushes your buttons, this time of year can be a challenge.”
Check out our three tips to help you handle family stress at the holidays in our latest blog: https://www.venturacwc.org/family-stress-at-the-holidays/
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How to Handle Family Stress at the Holidays | VCWC
Let those feelings come up without judgement. 😢 (📷: @drjennhardy)
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Skip the Resolutions, Set New Year's Intentions This Year
“The New Year comes with a lot of pressures. The topic of resolutions is always a big one. Whether it be learning a new skill, getting organized, reading more, etc., I'm sure we've all fallen into setting one of these and not following through.”
To learn about setting New Year’s intentions read our newest blog: https://www.venturacwc.org/new-years-intentions/
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Skip the Resolutions, Set New Year's Intentions This Year | VCWC
We recently moved into our new office and it's already feeling like home. This is your safe space. 💙 #VCWC
Don't be so hard on yourself. If you're showing up for yourself and doing your best, that is MORE than enough. ✨ #VCWC
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What is Self-Talk?
“Some people are well aware of the inner voice running in their heads all day. Others mostly ignore it — but that doesn’t mean it isn’t communicating. This internal monologue can shape your reactions and experiences. That’s why it’s so important to be aware of your self-talk.”
To learn about self-talk read the latest blog: https://www.venturacwc.org/self-talk/
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Just a few of the many reasons to start therapy! If you've been thinking about it maybe this year is the time to start. 🌟 #VCWC (📷: @selfcarespotlight)
🚩Save this post. Repeat these affirmations a few times daily. Focus on the meaning of each sentence and how it applies to what you are feeling. (🎨: @selfcarespotlight)
If you're seeing us for in-person sessions rest assured we have been taking the necessary COVID-19 precautions. Check out our socially distant waiting room. ✨ #VCWC
A reminder when you feel like your productivity is down. 🌿 #VCWC
Sometimes it's easier when we are feeling low to cling to the negative statements. Next time reset and try flipping your outlook on a situation. These statements are a wonderful example! 🙌 (📷: @therealerinprewitt)
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Scared of Needles? Use These Tips to Get the Vaccine
“So many people see the new COVID-19 vaccines as a big shot of hope. These vaccines look like our best chance for returning to normal as quickly as possible. But if you’re scared of needles, this boost in the right direction is probably accompanied by some serious trepidation.”
To learn the tips read the latest blog --
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Scared of Needles? Use These Tips to Get the Vaccine | VCWC
It's okay to go to therapy. 🛋 #VCWC
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Is Drinking Water Really That Important?
“We always hear “drink water.” It could come from someone on social media reminding you to get your daily dose of hydration. It could be a friend telling you to make sure you swap your second cup of cold brew for some H2O when you’re struggling with that daily headache. But, have you ever wondered, is drinking water really that important? If you have, we’re here to break it down for you.”
To learn what drinking water does for you read the latest blog...
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Is Drinking Water Really That Important? | Ventura Counseling & Wellness
Going to therapy isn't a sign of weakness. In fact it should be seen as an act of great strength. Don't let anyone else tell you otherwise! 🙌 #VCWC
Were you shocked when you compared these brain scans? Stress really does impact our brains. Try to slow down and take care of yourself when you're experiencing high stress. Be mindful of it. 🧠 #VCWC
(Brain Scan Images via Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
Trauma creates change you don’t choose. Healing is about creating change you do choose. 😌
Ready to heal? We are accepting new clients, no waitlist. Contact us today so we can determine the best way to meet your needs.
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What Holistic Healing Means to Us
“In recent years, more and more emphasis has been placed on mental health. Finally! We’ve been encouraged and energized to see people realize that mental health is just as important — and just as treatable — as physical health.
But we think that the same way physical health conditions shouldn’t be treated in a vacuum, mental health care should consider the whole person. That’s why we strive to deliver holistic healing.”
To learn what holistic healing means to us read the latest blog: https://www.venturacwc.org/holistic-healing/
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3 Easy Stretches to Help You Relax
“Stretching does a lot for your body. It improves your range of motion and flexibility. It supports healthy blood flow and helps you avoid injury. And it can help to alleviate tension, both physically and mentally. In fact, with just a few moves, you can do some stretches to help you relax. Try them when you're feeling stressed about work or school or having trouble sleeping. You might be surprised how good you feel afterward.”
To learn the 3 stretches read the latest blog: https://www.venturacwc.org/stretches-to-help-you-relax/
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3 Easy Stretches to Help You Relax | Ventura Counseling & Wellness Ctr
Work hard in-between your therapy sessions to get the most benefits of the entire process. It isn't easy, but it's worth it! 💙 #VCWC
Show up for yourself today. We are rooting for you! 🙌
Healing takes time.
We are here to help, contact us today so we can determine the best way to meet your needs.
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