Parents and Teenagers Both Need Help to Survive

This article discusses how there is a lack of mental health care for teens and their families and what we need to do as a society to change how we treat our children

Guest Blogger Nicole Beasley Writes About Practicing Love

Guest blogger Nicole Beasley, Ph.D., writes about the need to develop self love and self acceptance and how one may do so through a mindfulness meditation practice.

Pleasant Hill Sold Homes 2013

Basic information on the sold activity in Pleasant Hil and a link to all the sold homes in the area.

Empty Bowls Event

Join the Food Bank for Empty Bowls, enjoy a simple meal served in a handcrafted bowl, tour the warehouse and learn how we are working to get more nutritious food to people in need.

How to Survive Your Teen with A Cell Phone

This blog discusses the issues associated with allowing a teen to use a cell phone and gives some suggestions on how to handle the issue

Teens - How to Get More Respect From Your Parents

How can teens earn the trust and respect from their parents that they so crave? Here are some tips.

Parents - How to Get More Respect From Your Teenagers

This blog deals with the complex issues of parenting a teen in today's society. Today's topic: If parents want their children to act responsibly, then parents must first act responsibly.

Grieving

This post looks at grieving a loss, why it may take longer than we think it should, and some of our reactions to the grieving process in ourselves and others.

New Drugs in Oncology 2012

35 drugs were approved by the FDA in 2012. Of the 35, 8 were specifically targeted to cancer treatment or cancer related treatment.

Pleasant Hill Real Estate Market Is On The Rise

Pleasant Hill Real Estate Values Rise

The Families of Newtown Deserve a Vote!

Vigil for Newtown Victims & Rally for Gun Law Reforms, Feb. 25th, 6:30 pm

Guest Blogger Deborah Leeds on Grief as a Walk in the Snow

In this post guest blogger Deborah Leeds continues a series on death, dying and grief, with her report of losing her pet, one month later.

Fighting Hunger is Only an Empty Bowl Away

Empty Bowls is a fun event is for all ages with a simple meal and a tour of the Food Bank. Keep your handcrafted bowl as a reminder of the Empty Bowls in our community.

Finding the Right Summer Camp for Your Child

Summer Camp Fair Season has started and I know that finding and choosing the right camp for your child can be a difficult decision - which is why I put together this guide of things to consider.

Death as Teacher

This post looks at the ways in which losing a loved one forces us to drop all the unnecessary worries of our life and to focus on what is of real and lasting value.

Life Skills Learned at Camp, Essential for Kindergarten Success

Preparing your child for a successful start in Kindergarten can be a big parental concern but attending summer camp can help Pre-K kids get ready.

On Grief: Guest Blogger Deborah Leeds Writes About Losing Gracie

In this post, guest blogger Deborah Leeds writes about losing her beloved dog Gracie, as part of a series on grief, death and loss.

On Victimization: Are You Playing the Victim?

In this post, psychologist Josh Gressel describes what makes some of us play the victim, and how to stop.

Surviving Super Bowl Sunday: Healthy Food and Drink Tips

Five food and drink tips to help you celebrate the Super Bowl without compromising your health, flavor or fun!

Beauty and the Beast as a Psychological Lesson

In this post Josh Gressel looks at the psychological lessons embedded in the "Beauty and the Beast" fairy tale: we need to love the part of ourselves we find repulsive and "beast like."

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month

Cervical cancer tends to occur during a woman’s mid-life with most cases occurring before the age of 50 and more than 20% of cases occurring in women over the age of 65.

Welcome Back Yoga: How to Get Back on the Mat

Type A Yoga studio founder Adri Frick discusses the challenges of maintaining a long-term yoga practice and offers tips to help yoga students get back on the mat after a long absence.

Brady Campaign to hold "Lie-In" for Sandy Hook School Victims - in SF on Sat 12/22

Protest in SF this Saturday to pay respects to the murdered children and teachers of Sandy Hook Elementary School-- and send a message to elected officials that we hold them accountable!

Buying Pleasant Hill Real Estate: Is Now a Good Time?

Buying pleasant hill real estate. What should I look at and how do I get started right away?

Bay Area Mortgage Broker Answers Three Most Popular Questions for First Time Home Buyers in Pleasant Hill

Bay Area Mortgage Broker talks about living in Pleasant Hill and local real estate.

Guest Blogger David Fisher Writes About the Holiday Blues

In this post, guest blogger David Fisher, MFT, writes about the holiday blues and how to heal them.

Why Your Friend Can't Be Your Therapist

This blog posting explains why your friend (or spouse, or sibling, or parent) can't be your therapist.

Oyster Lovers - and All Citizens - Get Shucked

The federal government caves to the Sierra Club and closes a business that has provided jobs and the harvest of natural resources. The "science" cited by the eco-extremists is flawed.

Why People Call For Help

This post looks at reasons people will pick up the phone and call a therapist for help, as well as describes two ways of thinking about what happens once they start.

Individual Therapy, Part 1

In this post, psychologist Josh Gressel starts to explain some of the mechanics of what it means to go to for therapy.

Tips for handling Holiday Stress

Helpful Tip's for handling Holiday Stress

Being a Caregiver is a Challenging Job

Caring for a loved one who is diagnosed with cancer is tough physically, mentally and emotionally. What defines a caregiver?

The Magic Pill Series, Part 4

In this final installment of the "Magic Pill" series, couples therapist Deborah Leeds describes a pill which can help you choose the right path in a moment of relational conflict.

Grand Jury Report on Fire Protection in Contra Costa County

Contra Costa Civil Grand Jury issues report on Fire Protection and Emergency Response Services.

What is going on at the Courtyards at Pine Creek?

Human interest story.

10 Reasons to Ban Home Gun Dealers

Pleasant Hill should ban Home Gun Dealers. Let the City Council know on Nov. 15th!

Certificate of Proclamation...Designating March 13 of Every Year K-9 Veterans' Day

I am asking you to go to your Local, State, and Federal Legislatures and obtain Proclamations from them, Designating March 13 as K-9 Veterans’ Day.

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month

Lung cancer accounts for about 14% of all cancer diagnosis, however, it is responsible for almost 29% of all cancer deaths.

The Magic Pill Series, Part 3: Vitamin V

This blog describes a new vitamin on the market for quarreling couples: Vitamin V. Vitamin V allows you to be vulnerable and causes the argument to shift to a place of connection.

The Magic Pill Series, Part II

Couples counselor Deborah Leeds continues the series with her fantasy of a magic pill for struggling couples.