It is no longer possible to consider substance abuse as an illness only affecting the individual. Research shows that the effects of these conditions on family members have a disturbing impact on the personalities of their loved ones. At...

The holidays can BE A LOT. We seem to start at Halloween and then cascade into a tsunami of tasks and responsibilities.Here's a News Flash! It doesn't HAVE to be that way. No REALLY, you can decide how to live your life October through January. I mean,...

Spring is a time for fresh starts and new beginnings! And for us that means a fresh new location! We are so happy to announce that the Family Counseling and Trauma Healing Center has moved to a beautiful and much larger space on Village Lane in Solvang....

Did you know that you can Spring Clean not just your home, but your thoughts and beliefs? Doing a cleanup of your mind can help you feel like you are starting a new season with a clear slate. Some ideas to spring clean your mind: Get a good...

Kristi -- During the holidays, I try to balance all the extra social activities by staying home more when there isn’t something going on. I’m always reading and taking baths, but I try to do that more during the holidays. I also like...

Time to Heal Did you know that for some people their past wounding hurts so much that the thought of suicide feels like a solution to their suffering? We’ve all been through such a rough couple of years. It can be hard to know when to really start...