Rafa Gonzalez LMHC / CSAT - Renaissance Care and Wellness

08/25/2025

So excited that my new book "40-Day Gratitude Journey" is officially out now on Amazon! This book is for anyone who wants to expand their own journey to more joy and contentment.
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In the relentless rush of modern life, a quiet question persists: what if true contentment isn't about accumulating more, but about appreciating what already is? invites you to embark on a transformative pilgrimage. This isn't just a book; it's a daily practice designed to shift your perspecti...

08/14/2025

Only a few spots left in our P**n and S*x Addiction group.

Sep 8 Navigating Healing Together (starting soon) Monday, September 8, 2025 6:00 PM 7:00 PM Google Calendar ICS Navigating Healing Together: A S*x & P**nography Addiction Recovery Group. Guided by Rafa Gonzalez, CSATStarting: September 8th for 13 weeksTime: Mondays at 6 PM for 60 minsPlatform: S...

06/07/2025

Great explanation about what happens when one ruminates vs heals trauma memories.

05/06/2025

https://youtu.be/tXtiH6CwZ28

In this episode of The Renaissance Care and Wellness Podcast, we dive into the intricate connection between your emotions and physical health. We unpack the ...

04/30/2025

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Introduction: On life's journey, we inevitably encounter emotions that can feel challenging and painful. Feelings like loneliness, sadness, abandonment, or rejection are universal human experiences that, if not approached with care and understanding, can create deep discomfort. Instead of fighting

04/29/2025

www.careandwellness.org/recursos-en-espaol/expandiendo-tu-calma-otras-tcnicas-efectivas-para-la-desregulacin-severa

Introducción: ¿Alguna vez has experimentado esa oleada abrumadora de pánico, donde tu corazón se acelera, tu respiración se vuelve superficial y te sientes completamente desconectado de ti mismo? Esto es una desregulación severa, y puede ser increíblemente aterrador. Pero existen técnicas in...

04/28/2025

https://www.careandwellness.org/resources/expanding-your-calm-more-effective-techniques-for-severe-dysregulation

Introduction: In our previous exploration, we delved into immediate techniques like cold water immersion, paced breathing, and grounding through movement to tackle severe dysregulation . These are powerful first-line tools when panic or intense anxiety strikes. Now, we'll expand our toolkit wi

04/25/2025

https://www.careandwellness.org/resources/ai-for-mental-health-helpful-friend-or-just-an-echo

The idea of using AI like ChatGPT for mental health support is becoming more real. It could make getting support easier because it's always available and can reach people anywhere. But we need to think carefully about how these AI helpers work, especially when it comes to something called "al

04/04/2025

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This blog post introduces the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model by explaining that our minds are like families with different "parts" that can sometimes have conflicting goals. Using the example of "Alex" and his "Manager" part (worried about po*******hy impacting rel

04/02/2025

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Introduction: Have you ever experienced that overwhelming surge of panic, where your heart races, your breath becomes shallow, and you feel utterly disconnected from yourself? This is severe dysregulation, and it can be incredibly frightening. But there are immediate, actionable techniques you can

03/29/2025

When we tell young men and boys to be tough and not to show vulnerable emotions, “that’s dehumanization” (DR. Tommie Mabry)

03/28/2025

American Counseling Association (ACA) conference / Orlando 2025