There is no doubt that life can be stressful with work, school, caring for others and ourselves, and responsibilities that pile up. Stress could even become a natural state of being for many of us. Is it possible to get addicted to stress? The answer is yes. Stress addiction – what is it? A recurring … Read more
Dr. Angelina H. Rodriguez
Joy, excitement, and anticipation accompany pregnancy and childbirth. But why do some mothers not experience this “wonderful” feeling? Postpartum depression occurs after having a baby is called postpartum depression. Postpartum depression is more intense and lasts longer than baby blues, a phrase used to describe the worry, sadness, and fatigue many women experience after giving … Read more
During trauma, the Broca’s area in our brain shuts down, which affects our ability to communicate. The danger recognition center in our brain (the amygdala) is on high alert and records the traumatic memory physically and visually. Art allows people to access both visually stored memory and body memory, since it not only allows them … Read more
Everyone is affected differently by childhood trauma. It may have significant mental health implications for some. For others, it may result in chronic physical health problems. A child can experience trauma and recover without long-term repercussions if the proper support system is in place. Unfortunately, those without the resources may struggle. There are many factors … Read more
A traumatic event is an event that poses a threat to a child’s life or bodily integrity and that is frightening, dangerous, or violent. Even witnessing an event that puts a loved one’s life and physical security at risk can be traumatic. For young children, this is particularly important, as their sense of safety is … Read more
Everybody’s experience with trauma is different, as just like that, the way one copes with these experiences varies from person to person. However, there are different kinds of trauma one can experience, in this blog we will describe the different types of trauma as well as what can cause it and the symptoms you may … Read more
Trauma comes in many forms, and no single treatment fits all. However, trauma-focused therapy may be able to help you in your path to recovery. We at Therapy By Angelina, offer therapy to aid you go through and recover from your trauma. But what is trauma? Most of us can recall events in our lives … Read more
The holiday season is supposed to be the happiest time of year, right? As the season approaches, greeting cards and carols are filled with words like “cheer,” “joy,” “merry,” and “happy.” The emotions and pressures to be “joyful” and “happy” pile up and, in time, they explode. The holiday blues or holiday depression are often … Read more
The short answer is, of course! If their relationship needs some work, same-sex couples are welcome to see a couple’s therapist. There is, however, no guarantee that all couples’ therapists will be a good fit for you. There are such sting as couple therapists who may not be qualified to fully understand the strains and … Read more
Co-parenting: What is it and how do we do it after a divorce? Whether parents are married or not, co-parenting responsibilities apply to both. Co-parenting plays a vital role in determining how well children will adjust to the transition associated with a separation or divorce. Primary residential custody parents are usually more involved in their … Read more