Did you experience trauma during childhood that’s still impacting you today? At Avalon Malibu, we strongly believe in the importance of healing your inner child. But what are the benefits of doing this and what do we recommend for our… Read More ›
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What Is PTSD?
If you’re interested in learning about mental health topics, then you’ve probably heard of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). But what is PTSD and why does it impact mental health? Let’s dive into this question and go over some of the… Read More ›
How Can Neuropsychological Testing Help Identify a Mental Illness?
Poor mental or physical health can take a toll on many aspects of a person’s life. The effects of these disorders can manifest in numerous ways. For example, if post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is left unmanaged, stress may build up,… Read More ›
Narrowing Down Your Therapist Options
Focusing on your mental health is so important and therapy can be a great way to do that. If you’re considering therapy, you may be wondering how to narrow down your therapist options. In this blog, we’ll go over some… Read More ›
How to Cope With Mania
Mania is a mental health symptom that can be extremely difficult to deal with. If you’re interested in some ways you can cope with mania, then this blog was written for you. Let’s go over some of the things we… Read More ›
Unpacking and Understanding the Mind-Body Connection
There are so many different things that can impact both our physical and mental health. In this blog, we’ll go over what the mind-body connection is and why it’s so important for our Avalon Malibu patients. Feel free to reach… Read More ›
How Can Neurofeedback Be a Unique Way to Treat Schizophrenia?
It can be challenging to cope with the effects of mental health conditions. For instance, unmanaged schizophrenia symptoms can feel deeply overwhelming for those struggling with it. What’s more, there is a strong link between schizophrenia and substance use disorder… Read More ›
What Are the Mental Health Benefits of Strength Training?
At Avalon Malibu, we encourage our clients to try a lot of different things to improve their mental health. Some of our Avalon Malibu clients have found that strength training is great for their mental health, so let’s dive into… Read More ›
Planning a Personal Mental Health Retreat
Have you ever thought about planning a personal mental health retreat? So many people can benefit from taking some time away from their daily lives to improve their mental health and slow down. In this blog, we’re going to go… Read More ›
Important Questions to Ask a New Therapist
Seeing a new therapist is a big decision and it’s one that can bring up a lot of feelings. Some people feel excited to see a new therapist, while others may be hesitant or unsure. At Avalon Malibu, we love… Read More ›