Los Gatos Counseling Center

07/29/2024

Today was all about sunflowers. They were everywhere! As you can see, they were happy to see the sun! It was 15 tougher miles than expected from Pamplona to Puenta la Reina because of the late start and 100 degree heat! A cold beer in a frosty mug has never tasted so good! We will definitely leave for Estella at 6:00 AM tomorrow. We met up with John from Sydney the last few miles of today’s walk. John is walking the Camino for his father Rosco, who died in March and expressed to John how important it is that he walk the Camino. So here he is. Tomorrow we have a shorter, hillier, and hotter walk to Estella. BUEN CAMINO!

06/19/2022

We can’t ask for more beautiful days in a most beautiful location!

10/26/2021

10/26/2021

Self-love and self-compassion are part of this process as well!

Remember to say something nice to yourself, to show yourself some grace and appreciation today.

10/24/2021

Little reminder of the day 🥰

Hope everyone is having a nice weekend.

10/22/2021

Vulnerability is the cornerstone of confidence.

Being vulnerable is something we can do primarily for ourselves. It allows us to be authentic, enables to connect on a deeper level, and enforces the idea of self-acceptance.

It helps us learn to trust ourselves, to trust that no matter the outcome we deserve to be true to ourself, have our needs heard, and express our thoughts and feelings.

Vulnerability can ultimately help us form a stronger relationship with ourselves.

… thought 💭 of the day.

How has everyone’s weeks been going? We hope you are all doing well and staying safe.

09/27/2021

Well said, !

09/24/2021

Self-acceptance involves aiming to accept all parts of ourselves- both the light and the dark. It involves an element of forgiveness; forgiving ourselves for perceived “mistakes” or learned destructive/problematic coping skills/habits.

It also involves an element of compassion, both towards ourselves and others. Once we are able to show ourselves some acceptance, we can more easily project that onto others.

While self-development can be incredibly rewarding, it can be more effective if done in a way that incorporates self-acceptance. We can still be patient, kind, and accepting toward ourselves while setting and working towards realistic goals.

Self-acceptance can also help us understand our intuition, discover which relationships/friendships serve us most, or understand which behaviors or activities energize versus drain us.

In what ways have moments of self-acceptance benefited you, or in what ways could it moving forward?

09/24/2021

Helpful little reminders as we approach the weekend.

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09/08/2021

Point Lobos never disappoints. We are so grateful to have a practice in such a beautiful area!

Los Gatos Counseling Center serves clients in both the Los Gatos and Monterey areas.

We have a team of wonderful therapists who are currently accepting new clients!

Check out our website losgatoscounseling.center, and view our therapist profiles and locations.

09/07/2021

💭 of the day…

08/23/2021

Therapy is a resource that can help us unlock our true potential and become who we are 🧘🏻‍♀️♥️