Hope Healing & Wholeness

02/27/2025

Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) is a type of psychotherapy that combines traditional cognitive behavioral therapy techniques with mindfulness meditation practices, aiming to help individuals become more aware of their thoughts and feelings without judgment, particularly useful for managing conditions like depression and anxiety by disrupting negative thought patterns and preventing relapse.

Benefits of MBCT:
* May be effective in managing depression, anxiety, and stress
* Can help individuals develop greater self-awareness and emotional regulation
* May improve coping skills and resilience in challenging situations

Hope, Healing & Wholeness
Shelly Boggus, LCSW
(951) 357-0572

For more information or to schedule a free initial consultation, check out www.HopeHealingAndWholeness.com today!

02/26/2025

CBT therapy, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, is a type of psychotherapy that helps people manage mental health issues by identifying and changing negative thought patterns and behaviors, essentially teaching individuals to better understand how their thoughts influence their feelings and actions, allowing them to respond more effectively to challenging situations; it's often used to treat anxiety and depression.

Focus on thoughts and behaviors:
CBT emphasizes the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, aiming to identify and modify unhelpful thinking patterns to improve emotional well-being.

Structured approach:
Therapy sessions are typically structured with clear goals and techniques to address specific issues.

Active participation:
CBT encourages active participation from the patient, including self-monitoring of thoughts and practicing new coping mechanisms.

Common applications:
Widely used for treating anxiety, depression, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), eating disorders, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Hope, Healing & Wholeness
Shelly Boggus, LCSW
(951) 357-0572

For more information or to schedule a free initial consultation, check out www.HopeHealingAndWholeness.com today!

02/25/2025

Examples of gaslighting

Denial: "That never happened" or "You're making things up"

Lying: "I didn't do that" or "We never said we would be exclusive"

Blaming: "You provoked me" or "You're too sensitive"

Isolation: "Your friends are toxic" or "Don't go out without me"

Questioning memory: "You're wrong, you never remember things correctly"

Changing the subject: "Is that another crazy idea you got from [friend/family member]?"

Trivializing feelings: "You're going to get angry over a little thing like that?"

Hope, Healing & Wholeness
Shelly Boggus, LCSW
(951) 357-0572

For more information or to schedule a free initial consultation, check out www.HopeHealingAndWholeness.com today!

02/22/2025

Are you struggling in your marriage, family conflict, anxiety, depression, parenting, transitions, or managing day to day life?

Have you experienced trauma, narcissistic abuse, challenges in interpersonal relationships, or feelings of inadequacy?

You don't have to struggle alone.

Hope, Healing & Wholeness
Shelly Boggus, LCSW
(951) 357-0572

For more information or to schedule a free initial consultation, check out www.HopeHealingAndWholeness.com today!

02/21/2025

Providing counseling services to individuals, adolescents, children, families and couples.

Hope, Healing & Wholeness
Shelly Boggus, LCSW
(951) 357-0572

02/20/2025

Did you know you don't need to wait until you're in the middle of a mental health crisis to take care of your mental health? Preventative action is the key!!!

Hope, Healing & Wholeness
Shelly Boggus, LCSW
(951) 357-0572

02/19/2025

TIME to HEAL

When the time is right, you'll know. Call me with your questions, concerns, and a time to setup your journey.

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02/07/2025

02/07/2025

Does life empower us with transformative challenges that elevate our growth?
Yes.
Are you ready for your journey?

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01/16/2025

FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION
Child, adolescent, individual, couples, or family therapy.
Hope, Healing & Wholeness
Shelly Boggus, LCSW
(951) 357-0572
For more information or to schedule a free initial consultation, check out www.HopeHealingAndWholeness.com