Beverly Hills Therapy Blog
6 Tips to Stop Self-Destructive Behaviors
If you engage in self-destructive behaviors, you may feel like you're trapped in a painful and dangerous cycle. You realize that the behaviors are causing you harm, but the urge to engage is so strong that it seems impossible to resist. Your actions provide a short-term sense of relief, distraction, or numbness from whatever is [...]
Rediscovering Intimacy: How Couples Therapy Retreats Help Busy Parents Keep the Spark Alive
Parenting is one of the most overwhelming responsibilities imaginable. The joy of watching your children grow up is unbeatable, but the day-to-day routine of parenting can be incredibly challenging. You might feel like you've turned into an entirely new person after becoming a parent. Your priorities change, your role within your family shifts, and your [...]
Learning Healthy Conflict Resolution Strategies at a Premarital Couples Retreat
A premarital couples retreat can be a powerful opportunity to strengthen your relationship and develop your conflict resolution skills before marriage. No matter how much love you and your partner have for one another, conflict is bound to occur at some point. When you know how to resolve conflict in a healthy and constructive way, [...]
Psychedelic Retreats for Mental Health: A Look into the Potential of Alternative Treatments
Psychedelic mental health retreats have become increasingly popular in recent years. The therapeutic use of psychedelics may be a controversial topic for some, but research shows that these substances can offer incredible psychological benefits when used under professional supervision. If you're looking for answers to your own mental health concerns, you might be interested in [...]
7 Stress Management Tips
Occasional stress is a normal part of life, but when it gets too extreme, it can take a severe toll on your mental health. Learning how to manage stress is one of the best things you can do for your overall sense of well-being. While you may not be able to control the situations that [...]
The Dangerous Side of Narcissism: Narcissistic Gaslighting
Narcissistic gaslighting is one of the most painful manipulation tactics you can experience. If you've suffered from gaslighting at the hands of a narcissist, you might feel like you've gone crazy or can't trust your own memories. You may question what's real and what's not, and the self-doubt can make you feel more isolated than [...]
How Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Can Help Manage Anxiety
Cognitive behavioral therapy can be a highly effective treatment for anxiety. If you struggle with an anxiety disorder, you know how debilitating the condition can be. You may feel like your anxious thoughts have taken over your life and are controlling all of your decisions. CBT helps to ease your anxiety and regain control over [...]
5 Self-Help Strategies for Overcoming Eating Disorders
Recovery from eating disorders is a long and complicated journey. When you struggle with an eating disorder, you have to confront it every single day. The disordered thoughts may always be present in the back of your mind, and they come to the surface whenever you're faced with food or other triggers. Eating disorders are [...]
Understanding the Benefits of Psychiatric Medication Management
Living with an untreated mental illness can be extremely painful. Your symptoms may prevent you from taking care of yourself and reaching your goals. You don't have to navigate a mental health crisis on your own, though. Professional treatment can help to get you back on your feet. Psychiatric medication can be a highly effective [...]