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Therapy Beyond Crisis

Accessing Therapy Beyond Crisis Situations “When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.” ~Viktor E. Frankl by Gavin Hannegan, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo undergraduate intern, supervised by Dr. Hannah Roberts There’s a misconception that therapy should be complete once you start “feeling better.” It’s important to recognize […]

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Therapy for College Students

Why Therapy Is Important for College Students “Anything that’s human is mentionable, and anything that is mentionable can be more manageable. When we can talk about our feelings, they become less overwhelming, less upsetting, and less scary.” ~Fred Rogers by Gavin Hannegan, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo undergraduate intern, supervised by Dr. Hannah Roberts College life […]

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Queer-Affirming Therapy: Finding a Safe Space

Queer-Affirming Therapy: Finding a Safe Space “It is absolutely imperative that every human being’s freedom and human rights are respected, all over the world.” – Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir by Gavin Hannegan, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo undergraduate intern, supervised by Dr. Hannah Roberts Therapy can be an incredibly rewarding experience, so it is important to find a […]

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Nature Therapy with Thrive San Luis Obispo

What is Nature Therapy?

What is Nature Therapy? I go to nature to be soothed and healed, and to have my senses put in order. ~John Burroughs Nature therapy is an innovative form of psychotherapy that we find uniquely useful. It can be most beneficial in coping with stress, anxiety, and relationship challenges. While many of us instinctively feel better […]

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