New Beginnings- December 31, 2013

https://www.facebook.com/mariopalaciostherapy The year 2013 is coming to a close . As the New Year begins, some of us begin to think about what we have accomplished, regretted, fought for, loved, and more importantly tried to get closer to figuring out what is the meaning of  life. As we try to make the past something that resembles the last ripples that radiate outward from a pool, we also may ponder the future and what that may hold.  Take a moment before opening that bottle of Nicolas Feuilatte tonight and ask yourself what can be accomplished by living in the future rather than focusing on what is in the present?   We can make resolutions of losing unattainable amounts of weight in just two and a half weeks or re-framing it to gradually taking it off little by little by creating realistic specific goals.  The point is you really need to be good to yourselves in 2014 and begin the year by first toasting and then facing it with a smile.

Happy Holidays 2013

     December 25, 2013 

     Happy Holidays to everyone.  Please be safe and good to yourselves.   Mario  

The Holiday season

December 24, 2013

For some, this holiday season brings out the best.  A time of buying presents, getting together with family and friends, giving thanks to what we have, and looking back to all the wonderful things that have transpired in our lives this past year.  For others, the holiday season may be a time of tragedy and pain, a remembrance of those who have since passed on, reflections of childhood memories filled with arguments at the dinner table, and a time of celebrating a holiday while struggling with depression, loneliness, and anxiety.  I believe that the holidays are truly what you make of it.  For example,  if you are struggling with loneliness and depression,  keep reminding yourself that these are mainly just thoughts and possibly not a true reflection of how you feel about the holidays. Planning something special and/or decorating your home means that you have something to look forward to as opposed to not wanting to do anything because you are feeling negative.   If this is you this season, give yourself the time and the permission to feel sad. Scale back on your activities.  If there are some traditions you cannot face this year, remember that you can politely excuse yourself.  The holidays has a way of turning the world into fantasy where everyone is supposed to be happy but as I stated before, you have the ability to make the holidays a memorable time and something to your liking. Be good to yourself. 

My private practice is finally up and running.  I  specialize in dealing with Spanish speaking population, older adults, those who have been diagnosed with a chronic medical illness and men's issues (particularly those with fertility and low testosterone issues).  I see individuals, couples and families.  Populations whom I see include adolescents, adults and older adults.

My client centered holistic approach means that I take extra care in building a solid trusting foundation with my clients.  I also take an individualistic and unique approach which ensures that the consumers receives the not only their own treatment plan but will walk out with an understanding of what goals they will strive to work towards,  positive changes they may want to make or learning to grow and feel better about themselves.

Please take a look at my website.  Feel free to contact me with any questions regarding issues mentioned above as well as questions about setting up an appointment to meet with me for a free consultation.

Thank you very much
Mario Palacios LMFT




www.mariopalaciostherapy.com