“A messenger between the conscious and the unconscious, art reaches the silence of our hearts when words fail. It is an agent of transformation, a medium for healing.” – Ana Zuanic, MFT Intern at The Guidance CenterLast Wednesday, we kicked off Mental Health Month...
This past Wednesday, April 26, we hosted the first public screening of our original documentary film, The Bridge: Pathways to a Trauma-Informed Community. And what an inspiring evening it was!More than 175 community members filled the Art Theatre in Long Beach to...
National Eating Disorders Awareness Week was this past week (February 28 – March 4). It’s important to raise awareness of eating disorders because like other mental health conditions, there are many myths, misconceptions and stigmas associated with eating...
Happy December! The holidays are just around the corner, and here at The Guidance Center, we’re getting excited to celebrate with our communities.Whether you live in Compton, San Pedro or Long Beach, there’s so many fun ways to connect and celebrate. We put together a...
Our Fall Newsletter is scheduled to go live the week of Nov. 7. To get a sneak peak at what’s inside, check out the following article on one of our latest co-located partnerships! The Guidance Center is excited to announce our new partnership with Century Villages at...
On October 12th, we hosted a free film screening event to provide community members with an opportunity to experience the transformative power of the trauma-informed approach for themselves.Nearly 150 people attended the screening of Paper Tigers, which follows...