The pandemic has changed the way we conduct business, school, and home matters. While the challenges have been plenty for all of us, I am aware of the role gratitude plays on our mind and how it can reset our moods. According to a Harvard Health Publishing article titled “Giving thanks can make you happier,” […]
Halfway through 2019, a single and unemployed mom living with her parents and sibling attempted suicide. Gabby found herself hospitalized and unable to address what had occurred. After a few months, she was referred to El Centro de Amistad through the Cal WORKs GAIN Program when she was seeking therapy to address the suicide attempt. […]
SoCal Influential, a group of local bloggers, businesses, content producers, and influencers on Instagram, are counting their blessings and giving back for Thanksgiving. They are hosting a community drive collaboration to sponsor 75 baskets of non-perishable goods, a family game, and canvas/cookie kits for the kids. They plan to deliver the baskets during Thanksgiving week. […]
Únase a nuestro grupo virtual de apoyo para padres organizado por el administrador de casos de ECDA, Héctor Romero. Al unirte a este grupo aprendera la importancia del autocuidado, aprenderán técnicas para el manejo práctico del estrés y las habilidades de comunicación, y además de obtener una red de apoyo social que puede continuar después […]
In February 2019, 22-year-old Anna came to the attention of DCFS due to a severe domestic violence incident between her and her partner. Anna’s partner beat her severely in the community, and she thought she might not survive the incident. She was initially referred to the Family Preservation Program to assist her with completing her […]
El Centro de Amistad has been following the CDC guidelines and suggestions to stay at home to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. At the time the guidance was in place, with the constantly changing environment, it was unknown how this pandemic would affect the mental health of our clients and how we would continue […]
