CIFT :: Center for Individual and Family Therapy

20/01/2023

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) mental illnesses are among the most common health conditions in the United States. One in five Americans is affected by mental illness each year and one in five children will experience “seriously debilitating mental illness” during their life.

Our therapists are committed to walk alongside you in your mental health journey and to support you in achieving your spiritual, emotional and relational goals. Click the link below to get to know our therapists and email us at info@ciftcounseling.com to set up an appointment!

https://ciftcounseling.com/therapists/

07/07/2022

Calling all church pastors, staff, and Christian nonprofit and business leaders! Join us on September 29, 2022 for our Ministry Conference. To purchase tickets or learn more: https://bit.ly/3HB8TKU. We look forward to seeing you there!

25/03/2020

All of us are a bit anxious, and probably even after a couple of days of staying in the home, start suffering from “cabin fever.” For parents, it’s important to share information that is appropriate for the age of your children to help them cope. Here are a few tips on how to discuss this topic with your kids.

Continue reading at https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/coronavirus/helping-parents-and-kids-stay-cool-and-collected-during-the-covid-19-outbreak/ .15akg7 |

Many kids are now home for possibly weeks due to school closures to help slow down the spread of the Coronavirus outbreak. In some locals, … Helping Parents and Kids Stay Cool and Collected During the COVID 19 Outbreak Read More »

18/03/2020

Here is a free downloadable resource for you from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services that may help during this trying time.

It discusses feelings and thoughts that may arise during this time of social isolation and suggests ways to cope and support oneself during such an experience.

This fact sheet explains social distancing, quarantine, and isolation in the event of an infectious disease outbreak. It discusses feelings and thoughts that may arise during this time and suggests ways to cope and support oneself during such an experience.

24/02/2020

"There are few things in life as relentlessly desired and vitally important as a father’s love. As Pam Brown said, 'Dads are most ordinary men turned by love into heroes, adventurers, story-tellers, and singers of song.'”

Such love is crucial for a child’s development of personal identity, worldview, and future family patterns. Here are 10 ways a dad should express love to his children.

There are few things in life as relentlessly desired and vitally important as a father’s love. All Pro Dad shares how make your kids feel loved.

10/02/2020

What is your response when your child is frustrated? Does their frustration lead to your own?

Here are a few tips to help you stay calm when faced with your child's frustration, resulting in a better experience for both of you!

Kids often mimic their parents' emotional reactions. When parents stay calm, they can help a frustrated child self-regulate and problem-solve effectively.

15/01/2020

When someone is hurting around you, do you offer sympathy or empathy? In this illustrative short, Brené Brown discusses the differences between the two, and what each offers to someone who's struggling.

What is the best way to ease someone's pain and suffering? In this beautifully animated RSA Short, Dr Brené Brown reminds us that we can only create a genuin...

13/01/2020

Through the power of gratitude, you can wire your brain to be optimistic and compassionate, making you feel good. The more you look, the more you can find to be grateful for. This positivity can extend to those around you, creating a virtuous cycle.

Neuroscientists have found that if you really feel it when you say it, you'll be happier and healthier. The regular practice of expressing gratitude is not a New Age fad; it's a facet of the human condition that reaps true benefits to those who mean it.

01/01/2020

Happy New Year from all of us at CIFT! Here's to a healthy 2020!

17 therapists share their New Year’s resolutions — and how they’ll make them stick.

11/12/2019

Think about the one or two people in your life who had an impact on the person that you have become. They made you better because of how they related to you: they made you feel capable, valuable, and strong. Chances are they were respectful, encouraging, and spoke affirming words to you. Here's how that same approach can help make you- and your spouse- a better parent....

30/09/2019

Wondering if your relationship might be unhealthy? Here are some things to pay attention to... And always feel free to give our office a call if you'd like to talk to someone! http://depts.washington.edu/hhpccweb/health-resource/healthy-vs-unhealthy-relationships/

06/07/2019

Toxic words poison relationships. Words like, “I hate you” or “I wish I never met you” can cause irreparable damage. Here are five toxins of the tongue that we must work to avoid:

http://www.markmerrill.com/5-toxins-of-the-tongue-that-can-poison-your-marriage/

Toxic words poison, and sometimes even kill, relationships. Words like, “I hate you” or “I wish I never met you” can cause irreparable damage. I confess there have been too many times when harsh, harmful words have come out of my mouth toward my wife, Susan, my kids, and others. It grieves m...

03/06/2019

"Many years ago, I watched Susan and our daughter Megan start trading a writing journal back and forth. After this went on for a few weeks, I noticed them laughing and talking more together."

Read on to learn more about this great parenting idea!

My wife Susan is very creative in all aspects of her life, and that includes parenting our five children. There are times when I see her doing something creative with our kids and think, “I want to be a part of that!” Many years ago, I watched Susan and our daughter Megan start trading a writing...

21/05/2019

“The Muppets can often do what humans can’t. They’ve got this special power.”

And now they've created special resources for kids and parents going through foster care as well as other life events that may cause trauma.

“The Muppets can often do what humans can’t. They’ve got this special power.”

19/03/2019

Studies show a toddler will laugh an average of 200 times a day. But, by the time he becomes an adult, he will only crack a smile 6 times daily. A rare few know how to find joy through faith in God, enjoying the simple things in life, and making family time a priority, not getting caught up in materialism.

If this is a personal struggle for you, here are 10 ways to bring joy back into your life:

05/03/2019

""If we were talking about a new medicine that had this kind of effect the buzz would be huge—these results suggest that being able to go for a walk in the park as a kid is just as impactful."

Decades-long study shows that the more time we spend outdoors as kids, the less chance we have of mental illness as adults.

20/02/2019

Loneliness as a single parent can lead to further isolation and even depression or unhealthy addictions. It can lead to bitterness and anger or other unwanted emotions. Here are some ways to fight it.

When loneliness calls...

13/02/2019

Our Orange office has officially moved! Come see us in our new space in Santa Ana: 1633 E 4th St, Suite 120, Santa Ana, CA 92701