What is depression? These days, it’s not uncommon to hear the expression, “I am so depressed right now”. But depression is very different than feeling sad after a breakup or irritable after a difficult day at work. Depression is an all-consuming sadness that affects...
What is Sand Tray Therapy? Sand tray therapy, sometimes called the World Technique, is a form of expressive therapy. In its most basic form, sand tray therapy presents clients with an opportunity to create an imaginary world in sand that symbolizes and reflects their...
It may not come as a surprise that more than two-thirds of New Year’s resolutions fail each year. The question is why? Although the answer is complicated and personal for each of us, here’s what it boils down to. Number one, our goals are based on society’s...
Watching developments on the news these days is sometimes distressing for all of us. In fact, it’s important to recognize that if it’s impacting us, as well as impacting our kids. Mae, from Fox 40 Sacramento spoke to therapist Nancy Ryan about how to keep stress away...
Divorce is one of the most stressful and disrupting experiences we can go through. Even when a couple has no doubt in their minds that divorce is the right choice for them, the process will be painful and difficult. Although only 10% of couples going through a divorce...
