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Can AI help us have a happier holiday season? Therapists weigh in on ChatGPT’s advice
If you have even a passing interest in artificial intelligence, you've probably seen the excitement (and controversy) generated by OpenAI's new ChatGPT, opened recently for public experimentation as a test release. As an avid sci-fi reader since childhood, I've been...
The Mental Health Consequences of Getting Laid Off
If you're struggling with your mental health after a layoff, you're not alone. Read on to learn more about common responses to a recent layoff, as well as strategies for coping. Prior to opening the doors of Stella Nova, I was working full time at a mental health...
Intro to Mindfulness: Tips from a Mind-Body Psychologist
Looking for a simple intro to mindfulness? Dr. Rona, a mind-body psychologist and registered yoga teacher can take you through the basics. Read on to learn about what mindfulness is and isn't, as well as tips for getting your own practice started (even if you hate...
Self Care Ideas: SF Bay Area & Los Angeles
Switching up your self-care routine can add a sense of fun and spontaneity to your daily life. It's also a way to discover new things about ourselves! As Self-Care Awareness Month wraps up and September draws to a close, consider scheduling a self-care date with...
Self-Care Isn’t Solo Care
As we recognize September as Self-Care Awareness Month, we're talking about some of the less discussed aspects of self-care. Today we're discussing the aspects of self-care that come from connection with others — relational self-care. Self-care is often framed as...
Six Ways to Practice Self-Care At Work
In honor of September being Self-Care Awareness Month, we'll be sharing some thoughts about the less-discussed sides of self-care. First up: Self-care at work, because our needs doesn't stop at the office door! When you think of self-care, what comes to mind? If...
Your Back-to-School Reading List, According to Therapists
Summer's technically still in full swing and temps continue to soar. But as schools start to reopen this month, we're feeling some seriously Fall vibes. As a psychologist I've had *way* too many years of school. So although it's been a decade since I graduated, I'll...
How To Get The Most Out Of Online Therapy
Virtual therapy is here to stay. Although online therapy really took off during the pandemic, many clients and therapists are continuing to prefer video sessions even as offices reopen. There are many benefits to meeting with a therapist online, from convience and...
Beyond Postpartum Depression: 8 Things You Might Not Recognize As Postpartum Distress
Most people think they know what postpartum depression looks like—it’s just really intense baby blues, right? The truth is, postpartum distress shows up in a wide variety of ways. If you’re only expecting depression, you might miss some of the other signs that you...
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