mental health

The landscape of adolescence has transformed dramatically since the 90s, especially with the advent of social media. Today, families in Westlake Village, Agoura Hills, Thousand Oaks, and surrounding areas face new challenges in guiding their teens through the complexities of…

Introduction: In the dynamic landscape of mental health support across Westlake Village, Agoura Hills, and Thousand Oaks, Engage Therapy is pioneering the integration of physical activity into therapeutic practices. Amid the stress and unpredictability of modern life, identifying effective strategies…

Introduction: The journey through young adulthood in the diverse communities of Westlake Village, Agoura Hills, and Thousand Oaks is filled with unique challenges and opportunities. Amidst the pressures of education, career decisions, and personal relationships, young adults often find themselves…

Anxiety is defined as “a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome.” It is the body’s natural response to stress and will manifest differently in everyone. While fleeting anxiety is…

Erik Erikson, an expert in human growth and development, defines play as a “situation in which a child can work through experiences by creating model situations and master reality through planning and experimentation.” Play is a natural part of childhood…

The American Psychological Association (APA) defines resilience as “the process and outcome of successfully adapting to difficult or challenging life experiences, especially through mental, emotional, and behavioral flexibility and adjustment to external and internal demands.” Resilient children can bounce back…

Animal-assisted therapy, also referred to as pet therapy, uses dogs and other animals, including horses, to help young people as they recover from physical and mental health conditions. Psychology Today further explains that animal-assisted therapy “is used to enhance and…

Art therapy is a therapeutic technique that is rooted in the notion that creativity and creative expression can foster healing and promote mental well-being. The American Art Therapy Association defines art therapy as “an integrative mental health and human services…

Although it is common to use the terms “feelings” and “emotions” interchangeably, both have distinct meanings despite imparting interconnective relativity with one another. According to the American Psychological Association (APA) emotions are complex reaction patterns that arise in an individual due…