Center for Healing & Personal Growth

08/29/2025

For individuals working through trauma therapy, understanding the vagus nerve becomes particularly important. Trauma often disrupts the natural functioning of this nerve, leaving people feeling stuck in states of hypervigilance or emotional numbness. The encouraging news is that vagus nerve function can be restored and strengthened through specific practices and therapeutic interventions.

Struggling with stress and anxiety? Learn how your vagus nerve controls your stress response and discover simple ways to activate healing.

08/25/2025

Sports should build confidence, not create anxiety. If your young athlete is struggling with performance fears, know that this is incredibly common—and very treatable.

These strategies can help your child rediscover the joy in their sport while building resilience that extends far beyond the playing field.

08/19/2025

Have you ever wondered why some people seem to navigate life's challenges with grace while others struggle with emotional overwhelm? The answer often lies in emotional intelligence—a set of skills that forms the foundation of mental well-being, healthy relationships, and personal resilience.

What if you could better understand and manage your emotions? Discover how emotional intelligence transforms relationships and mental health.

08/18/2025

Understanding your body's stress response system can be life-changing for busy parents. The vagus nerve plays a crucial role in how we handle daily challenges—and the good news is, we can strengthen it!

Simple Ways to Support Your Vagus Nerve:
Deep Breathing
Cold Water
Humming or Singing
Gentle Movement

These simple, science-backed techniques can help you stay calm and present for your family, even during stressful moments.

08/15/2025

As a parent, watching your child struggle with anxiety can feel overwhelming. You want to help, but knowing exactly what to do—and what not to do—can be confusing. At the Center for Healing & Personal Growth, we're here to guide you with evidence-based strategies that truly make a difference.

Wondering how to help your anxious child? Discover proven strategies that work and common mistakes to avoid from our child therapy experts.

08/13/2025

Understanding emotional intelligence helps us create deeper connections with our children and ourselves. When we recognize and honor our emotions, we model healthy emotional awareness for the next generation.

At the Center for Healing & Personal Growth, we believe that emotional healing begins with understanding. Building emotional intelligence in our families creates a foundation for resilience, empathy, and authentic connection.

08/05/2025

At the Center for Healing & Personal Growth, we're proud to serve our diverse Los Angeles community with compassionate, trauma-informed care.

Each person who walks through our doors brings their unique story, and we tailor our approach to meet you exactly where you are on your healing journey.

We speak multiple languages and honor diverse cultural backgrounds and life experiences. We're here to answer your questions.

07/31/2025

Debunking myths about forensic psychological services!

Many people misunderstand what forensic services involve and who can benefit from them. As experts in trauma-informed forensic evaluations, we wanted to clear up some common misconceptions. Our forensic team, led by Dr. Ronit Farzam, provides compassionate, thorough psychological evaluations for various legal matters.

If you have questions about whether a forensic evaluation might benefit your legal situation, reach out to us for a consultation.

07/30/2025

07/22/2025

Our refreshed look represents the blossoming of healing and transformation that we witness in our clients every day.

As we embrace this new visual identity, our commitment remains unchanged: providing compassionate, trauma-informed care in a safe space where you can explore your emotions, process past experiences, and discover your path to a more fulfilled life.

Thank you for being part of our community. We're honored to walk alongside you on your journey of healing and personal growth.

07/15/2025

After months of thoughtful planning, we've created a digital space that truly reflects our center's heart and mission.

Our new website is another way we're making trauma-informed care more accessible to our community.

Visit our new site and let us know what you think! We're honored to walk alongside you on your path to healing and personal growth.

04/20/2025

Happy Easter !