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Lisa Sonin Larsen, PsyD (CA Lic.# PSY19046)
3123 W. Ave. L 8, Lancaster, CA 93536
Phone: 661-233-6771
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Life throws lots of stressful situations at us on a regular basis. We do our best to handle it, sometimes by yourself and sometimes with others' advice. Here are some articles that explain what you might be experiencing as a trauma survivor, mourner, or person getting through this complex world, one day at a time. They're not meant to replace diagnosis or medical advice, but they can help you sort some things out for yourself. Hope you enjoy them.
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Avoiding the Comparison Trap
Learn how comparing yourself to others—or life before a loss—can worsen grief or self-esteem, and how to break free from the comparison trap.
Lisa S. Larsen, PsyD
12 minutes ago4 min read
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What to Do to Manage Anxiety Between Sessions
What do you do when anxiety creeps in between therapy sessions? This post gives suggestions that can help with anxiety management.
Lisa S. Larsen, PsyD
4 days ago3 min read
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How to Respond to Learning About Your Teen’s Sexual Abuse
Has your teen told you that they were sexually abused? Are you wondering how to respond? This post can help you respond wisely and protectively to teen sexual abuse.
Lisa S. Larsen, PsyD
Jun 83 min read
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LGBTQ+ Bullying: Strategies for Healthy Coping
LGBTQ+ bullying is unfortunately very common and can lead to serious emotional issues. This post covers healthy coping strategies to respond to it.
Lisa S. Larsen, PsyD
Jun 13 min read
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Mourning a Loss from Chronic Illness
You might not realizing how you're mourning a loss of your health and mobility if you have a chronic illness or pain. Yet it's important to attend to the grief you feel so you can adjust to the demands of your health. This post explains how.
Lisa S. Larsen, PsyD
May 254 min read
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Is Your Teen at Risk for Nitrous Oxide Abuse?
Nitrous oxide abuse is on the rise. Here's what it is, how it can affect your teen, and what to do about it.
Lisa S. Larsen, PsyD
May 184 min read
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5 Things You Can Do to Support People With Mental Illness During Mental Health Awareness Month
How can you support people with mental illness during Mental Health Awareness Month? This post gives 5 tips to help create a better world where you are.
Lisa S. Larsen, PsyD
May 114 min read
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Creating a Self-care Routine that Supports Your Anxiety Therapy
What does self care mean to you, and how can it help support your anxiety therapy? This post explores this topic with some ideas for self-care in anxiety management.
Lisa S. Larsen, PsyD
May 43 min read
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The Importance of Affirmative Therapy for LGBTQ+ Individuals
LGBTQ affirmative therapy is vitally important to create safe, knowledgeable places to explore your hurt and trauma. This post explains more.
Lisa S. Larsen, PsyD
Apr 274 min read
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Drowning the Pain: Understanding Grief’s Role in Addiction
Are you at risk for addiction in the midst of your grief? Are you using drugs or alcohol to escape the pain from your loss? This post gives warning signs and advice for better coping.
Lisa S. Larsen, PsyD
Apr 203 min read
16 views
Should You Read All Boys Aren't Blue?
This book review explores issues of gender identity, race, and sexual trauma in All Boys Aren't Blue by George M. Anderson.
Lisa S. Larsen, PsyD
Apr 134 min read
11 views
The difference between healthy love and codependency
What is the difference between codependency & healthy love relationships? This post explores codependency and how to spot it in your union.
Lisa S. Larsen, PsyD
Apr 64 min read
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Why You Feel Anxious After a Loss
If you're anxious after a loss, that's understandable. This post explains anxiety in grief and how you can cope with it healthier.
Lisa S. Larsen, PsyD
Mar 304 min read
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Six Common Myths About Hypnosis
These six common myths about hypnosis are explained and distinguished from stage hypnosis, which uses hypnosis for entertainment.
Lisa S. Larsen, PsyD
Mar 243 min read
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How Can Ericksonian Hypnotherapy Help Your Teen?
Does your teen struggle with sleep problems, lack of motivation, anxiety, or unresolved grief? Hypnosis can help them; here's how.
Lisa S. Larsen, PsyD
Mar 173 min read
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Love and Learn: Recognizing Red Flags in Romantic Relationships
Do you see red flags in a dating relationship? This post breaks down many common red flags into categories and explains their impact on you.
Lisa S. Larsen, PsyD
Mar 104 min read
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Can Therapy Help with Race-Based Traumatic Stress?
Race-based trauma may be difficult to discuss and work through, but it's important to address it in therapy. Read more to explore this topic
Lisa S. Larsen, PsyD
Mar 23 min read
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How Can Black Joy Elevate Us All?
Black Joy can inspire positive adaptation to racial trauma, which doesn't excuse the oppression. This explores Black Joy for trauma survival
Lisa S. Larsen, PsyD
Feb 244 min read
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How previous traumatic experiences can influence more recent trauma
Past traumatic experiences can amplify the reaction you have two current upsetting events. Learn how to cope with past and current traumas.
Lisa S. Larsen, PsyD
Feb 173 min read
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Review of Mary-Frances O’Connor PhD’s The Grieving Brain
This review of The Grieving Brain describes what the book has to offer and why it can help mourners cope with grief better.
Lisa S. Larsen, PsyD
Feb 103 min read
87 views
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