Hadley Tarantino, M.A.
Traveling with a Child with Autism
April is Autism Awareness Month. Spring and summer breaks usually call for a fun family vacation. Parents with children with autism may...
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Hadley Tarantino, M.A.
- Apr 18, 2019
- 4 min
Free Mental Health Resources Online
50 minutes a week. As a psychotherapist, this is the typical amount of time I spend with each of my clients depending on their need. That...
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Hadley Tarantino, M.A.
- Mar 17, 2019
- 3 min
8 Helpful Ways to Help You Through Dissociation
What is dissociation? Dissociation is the experience of being disconnected from present reality, or the here-and-now. Dissociative...
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Hadley Tarantino, M.A.
- Mar 12, 2019
- 4 min
Mental Health on College Campuses
“College is the best four years of your life.” This is a common saying which lends the idea that college is full of excitement, fun...
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Hadley Tarantino, M.A.
- Mar 5, 2019
- 3 min
How does social media affect our self-esteem?
Have you ever deleted a status or picture on a social media site because it didn’t get enough likes or comments? Have you ever downloaded...
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Hadley Tarantino, M.A.
- Feb 26, 2019
- 3 min
Tips for Dealing with Grief
Our lives are defined by developing deep emotional connection to other people, places and animals. When we lose those things, we lose a...
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Hadley Tarantino, M.A.
- Feb 22, 2019
- 3 min
Different Types of Obsessions in OCD: How to Deal with Intrusive Thoughts
Imagine thinking about the germs and bacteria on your hand every time it extends to turn a doorknob, reaches out to greet another, or...
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Hadley Tarantino, M.A.
- Feb 19, 2019
- 3 min
Major Life Transitions and How to Manage Them
Are you the type of person that thrives on change, adventure and the possibility of something new and exciting? Or are you comfortable...
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Hadley Tarantino, M.A.
- Feb 17, 2019
- 3 min
5 In-Flight Mindfulness and Breathing Exercises
Flying can be the most anxiety-provoking and worrisome part of travel for some. Even the idea of flying in an airplane can force thoughts...
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Hadley Tarantino, M.A.
- Feb 14, 2019
- 1 min
Mindfulness Group for Girls
I am offering a brand-new mindfulness group for girls ages 14-22 (high school + college-aged) on Monday evenings 6:30-7:30pm in Westlake...
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Hadley Tarantino, M.A.
- Feb 13, 2019
- 3 min
7 Steps to a Better Nighttime Routine
The sweet, calming smell of lavender fills the room. Small, gentle stretches on a yoga mat provide a sense of serenity. The easy 1,2,3...
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Hadley Tarantino, M.A.
- Feb 12, 2019
- 1 min
Day of Mindfulness at Deer Park Monastery
Are you interested in mindfulness and live in the Southern California area? Deer Park Monastery near Escondido, California offers a "Day...
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Hadley Tarantino, M.A.
- Feb 11, 2019
- 1 min
How To (Effectively) Give A Compliment
Are you struggling with how to compliment others effectively? Or perhaps you recognize others' insincerity when they give you a...
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Hadley Tarantino, M.A.
- Feb 5, 2019
- 1 min
What to Do When You Get Angry
Got anger? Try recognizing and naming it to reduce your feelings of anger. Some people are able to identify triggers or cues of times...
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Hadley Tarantino, M.A.
- Jan 22, 2019
- 4 min
School Kids and Mental Health Awareness
Where do grade school students learn about mental health and the importance of taking care of the mind? Unfortunately, there is no class...
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Hadley Tarantino, M.A.
- Jan 17, 2019
- 4 min
What is Dissociative Identity Disorder?
What is Dissociative Identity Disorder? Many people do not recognize this name; they are more familiar with its former label, multiple...
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Hadley Tarantino, M.A.
- Jan 10, 2019
- 4 min
All About Panic Attacks
“If you miss a step on the stairs and your stomach lurches - it feels like that, but lasts much, much longer.” Panic attacks can be a...
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Hadley Tarantino, M.A.
- Jan 9, 2019
- 3 min
5 Mental Health Resolutions for the New Year
3…2…1… Happy New Year! Vibrant fireworks, the countdown to midnight, and the sound of clinking glasses raising a toast are all a part of...
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Hadley Tarantino, M.A.
- Jan 8, 2019
- 3 min
Things Your Therapist Wishes You Knew About Therapy
What are some things therapists wished their clients knew about therapy? 1. Therapy is for everybody. Mental illness is not a...
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