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What do we do about all of this TRAUMA?!

August 25, 2020 by Marty

As I write to you today, there are wildfires burning literally on all sides of where we live in northern California (to the north, east, west, and south). This is incredibly stressful. I have been reflecting on my childhood in Texas hurricane country. Hurricanes are also stressful and traumatic but ...read more

Anti-Racism Book Club

June 19, 2020 by Marty

The year 2020 has more for the history books than almost any other year of my life. September 11, 2001 was memorable and did change a lot. However, this year feels different going through the first global pandemic in 100 years and now protests and violence erupting all over these “United” States of ...read more

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Racism and The Responsibility of Mental Health Professionals

June 5, 2020 by Marty

Every therapist studies and ultimately accepts a Code of Ethics that has been carefully crafted over the years and is meant to protect our profession but most of all to protect our clients. We adhere to the same standard as medical professionals which means that we are mandated to “Do no harm” to ...read more

I was doing telehealth therapy before it was cool

May 14, 2020 by Marty

Before Covid-19 hit the planet, I was happily working in my private practice seeing on average about 25 clients per week in my Petaluma office and 5 of those clients were by video. I even have clients I’ve never met in person and I can say, from my experience, telehealth/online/video therapy can be ...read more

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Do you know your Tools2Thrive?

May 5, 2020 by Marty

Do You Know Your Tools2Thrive? While 1 in 5 people will experience a mental illness during their lifetime, everyone faces challenges in life that can impact their mental health. And Covid-19 with mandatory shelter in place has certainly been an added stressor that is impacting our mental health. ...read more

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Worship is the ultimate answer to a global crisis

April 17, 2020 by Marty

Coping with social isolation through worship.There have been countless blogs on how to cope with the anxiety and depression we feel when coping with this global pandemic and being isolated in our homes away from our jobs, friends, and family. I am practicing many of these coping skills and I teach ...read more

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Meditate on These Things

March 25, 2020 by Marty

There is a scripture from the newer testament in the Bible that I have come back to over and over throughout my life. It is an encouraging portion of a letter Paul wrote to the people who were following Jesus in Philippi. These folks must have had anxiety a lot like we have anxiety today. And Paul ...read more

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Thriving in the midst of a Global Pandemic

March 14, 2020 by Marty

CAMFT Public Service Announcement: Tips for Reducing Anxiety and Stress During the COVID-19 Coronavirus Global Pandemic. Tip 1: Practice Acceptance A global pandemic is not a usual occurrence. It makes sense that you are feeling uneasy. Allow for your feelings and allow for the reality of ...read more

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Some thoughts on Attachment Theory

February 16, 2020 by Marty

I have spent my life helping people in their relationships with others. The essence of what I do is either help humans improve the relationships they are currently engaged in or help them form better relationships. I believe we are designed to connect and relate with others and this mechanism in us ...read more

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Red Flags in Relationships (Overview)

January 26, 2020 by Marty

Here are 4 relationship red flags to watch out for. If any of these are a consistent presence in your relationship then find a couples therapist to help you restore and repair them. Another helpful resource is to read The Seven Principles of Making Marriage Work by John Gottman. Next week’s ...read more

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