In last year’s blog observing National Teen Dating Violence Prevention and Awareness Month, Doris Pakozdi, LMFT, clinical therapist at The Guidance Center, shares the potential warning signs of domestic abuse and resources for survivors and their loved ones. ...
February is Black History Month, and here in Los Angeles County, there are many ways to celebrate the accomplishments of African-Americans in the United States. Celebrating the heritage and achievements of Black Americans is something that doesn’t need to be limited...
January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. As an organization dedicated to helping those experiencing trauma and abuse, we invite you to join us in the fight to end human trafficking – all year long. As a mental health agency, The Guidance...
A new year is always exciting! Unfortunately, many New Year’s resolutions tend to be short-lived with little follow-through due to unrealistic goal setting. In fact, most New Year’s resolutions don’t typically come from a positive mental space. Focusing on what you...
As the year 2022 comes to a close, we all realize how naïve we were in waiting so eagerly for the end of the COVID-19 pandemic and our return to “normal.” At The Guidance Center, we continue to adapt to what has become a “new normal.” As essential workers in mental...
Oh, the holidays… a time of cheer and joy for many. For those of us who still listen to radio broadcasts instead of podcasts on our commutes, the radio stations are a non-stop stream of holiday music. The sound of bells jingling and Santa’s laughter follow...
