Author Archive | Dr. Hannah Roberts

5 Ways to Combat Homesickness and Loneliness in College

5 Ways to Combat Homesickness and Loneliness in College  By Ellen M. Jones, M.A., LMFT, Thrive Therapist  “‘When you feel homesick,’ he said, ‘just look up. Because the moon is the same wherever  you go.’” ~Donna Tart  It’s time for another new school year! As you return from a summer at home, or as you […]

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Nutrition and Mental Health

Summer Self-Care Series: Nutrition and Mental Health by Taylor Ureta, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo undergraduate intern, supervised by Dr. Hannah Roberts “One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well.” ~Virginia Woolf Hi Thrivers! Welcome to the fourth  part of the summer self-care series! Over the past few weeks, […]

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Procrastination and Academics

The First Year of College: Procrastination and Academics By: Ella-Mei Matias, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo undergraduate intern, supervised by Dr. Hannah Roberts “Procrastination makes easy things hard and hard things harder.” -Mason Cooley As we near end of summer, many incoming freshmen are preparing for the huge life change of entering college. Among many other […]

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Nature Therapy with Thrive San Luis Obispo

Time in Nature

Summer Self-Care Series: The Benefits of Spending Time in Nature by Taylor Ureta, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo undergraduate intern, supervised by Dr. Hannah Roberts “In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks.” ~John Muir When deciding which college to attend, it wasn’t the Cal Poly campus or the “Learn by […]

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Quality Sleep

Summer Self-Care Series: The Importance of Quality Sleep by Taylor Ureta, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo undergraduate intern, supervised by Dr. Hannah Roberts Sleep is an investment in the energy you need  to be effective tomorrow.  ~Tom Roth Every morning, at exactly 6 am, I wake up to the bright sunlight shining through my windows. […]

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Social Media and Self-Esteem

Social Media and Self-Esteem: 3 Ways to Improve the Way Social Media Makes You Feel By: Ella-Mei Matias, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo undergraduate intern, supervised by Dr. Hannah Roberts Social media seems to consume us nowadays. From mindlessly scrolling, to relaxation, or even when using with friends, it’s everywhere. While social media offers many positive […]

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Summer Self-Care Series

Summer Self-Care Series: An Intro to Mental Wellness by Taylor Ureta, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo undergraduate intern, supervised by Dr. Hannah Roberts Happy summer, Thrivers! Welcome to the first section of the Summer Self-Care Series. With bright skies and sunny days ahead, this series will highlight the perfect opportunity to prioritize summer self-care. Here […]

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Graduating from Therapy

Graduating from Therapy – What to Expect Learning to Thrive: A How-To Guide for Therapy by Gavin Hannegan, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo undergraduate intern, supervised by Dr. Hannah Roberts Hello Thrivers! Welcome to the final installment of a three-part series called, “Learning to Thrive: A How-To Guide for Therapy.” This series will help you understand […]

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How To: Your First Therapy Session

Your First Therapy Session – What to Expect Learning to Thrive: A How-To Guide for Therapy by Gavin Hannegan, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo undergraduate intern, supervised by Dr. Hannah Roberts Hello Thrivers! Welcome to the second installment of a three-part series called, “Learning to Thrive: A How-To Guide for Therapy.” This series will help you […]

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Starting Therapy: What to Expect

Starting Therapy – How to Prepare Learning to Thrive: A How-To Guide for Therapy by Gavin Hannegan, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo undergraduate intern, supervised by Dr. Hannah Roberts Hello Thrivers! Welcome to the first installment of a three-part series called, “Learning to Thrive: A How-To Guide for Therapy.” This series will help you understand what […]

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