Film Review: AFTER EARTH

AFTER EARTH is fear-driven, but Fear Not to experience it! - Beau Behan

The Food Bank Annual Fundraiser to Fill Shelves When Donations Are Low

Pleasant Hill Real Estate Continues to Surge in May

Genetic Testing, Cancer Risk, and Angelina Jolie’s Choice

Kaiser Permanente Named California ‘Foundation of the Year’ in Governor’s 2013 Volunteer Service Awards

Annual awards presentation honors organizations statewide that are leaders in creating programs and providing volunteers to assist Californians in need.

Film Review: THE HANGOVER PART III

THE HANGOVER PART III–Its comedic pill may be charting in unwanted altered states. Is it due to chemistry or alchemy? Regardless, it's still beckoning us because it's certainly not a blasphemy! - Beau Behan

Top 5 Tips for Drinking Smarter in Spring and Summer

Everyday Food Can be "Superfood"

Out With The Old And In With The Old

Stop Gas Tax Rate Increase Set For July 1st

Film Review: Star Trek Into Darkness

"Star Trek Into Darkness” is absolutely a trek into tour de force of a colossal masterpiece. It is buoyant, radiant, and lucid--- indeed, not a hint of darkness!

Why the 'Dome' Meant More Than Just Memories

Summer Internships – Achieving an Ideal Experience

Collegial Services has six tips to help your college student find the best internship opportunity that will benefit them academically and professionally.

When Religious Beliefs Are Roadblocks

In this continuing series on the connection between religion and psychology, psychologist Josh Gressel looks at when particular religious beliefs may be a symptoms of psychological issues.

Film Review: THE GREAT GATSBY

THE GREAT GATSBY roars. It enacts the vibrancy of unparalleled sumptuousness– delightful and venerably captivating!

2013 Kids Summer Camp Guide for Pleasant Hill Families

Summer gets closer by the day, time to explore summer camps for your children. Check out these great local summer camps.

Surviving Your Teen's High School Graduation

Dr Rubino discusses how to handle common stressors associated with high school graduation

What's Your Pet Peeve?

A rhetorical dump of sorts... thus cleaning up serious and worthwhile blogs... this is a legal dumping ground.

Glue Traps Are Cruel

Glue traps are a particularly cruel means of eradicating rats and mice. There are readily available alternatives.

Hard Facts vs. Fuzzy Logic

In this blog, psychologist Josh Gressel looks at what lies behind the prejudice in favor of "hard science" and against faith and belief.

On Being a Religious Psychologist

In this posting, Josh Gressel explains, in answer to a reader's question, how he reconciles his religious belief system with his job as a psychologist.

Help Us STAMP out Hunger

The food drive is coming to your doorstep! Simply leave a bag of food out Saturday, May 11 for your letter carrier to pick up.

The Secular/Religious Divide

In this blog posting, psychologist Josh Gressel looks at the claims and counter-claims made across the religious-secular divide, with the goal of seeing the truth in each.

Nostalgic Corner

Thoughts about time and precious memories.

Surviving Your Teen's High School Prom

Issues that you and your teen should discuss and agree on prior to the prom.

Are You Spiritual or Religious?

In this blog posting, psychologist Josh Gressel writes about the similarities and differences between spirituality and religion, with a defense of organized religion.

Child Abuse Prevention Month

April is child abuse prevention month and this blog discusses some of the common misconceptions about child abuse that allow it to continue

Martinez CA Mortgage Broker Reviews from Local Long Time Resident and Home Owner

Martinez CA Mortgage Broker reviews from local resident and home owner.

On Psychology and Spirituality

In this blog posting, psychologist Josh Gressel begins a series on the connection between psychology and spirituality.

Cancer Rehab Means a Better Quality of Life

The concept of rehabilitation has been widely accepted in cardiac and pulmonary care, and in recovery from traumatic and orthopedic injuries, but few understand how important this concept can be...

Grow Your Green Thumb at Urban Farm Expo

Join Master Gardeners and local experts at the Rodgers Ranch Urban Farm Expo & Plant Sale this Saturday, April 6th buy local, organic, heirloom vegetables, herbs, flowers, succulents and classes.

Is This What A Real Estate Recovery Should Look Like?

Report on the state of the Pleasant Hill Real Estate Market

Guest blogger Amie Frischer Asks, "How Does Therapy End?"

In this blog posting, guest blogger Dr. Amie Frischer writes about how long therapy lasts, how it ends, and what happens next.

Choosing Your Therapist

This post looks at questions you can ask a therapist when you are considering starting work with him or her.

Rightness of Fit With a Therapist

This posting explains some of the factors that might go into creating "rightness of fit" when you're looking for a therapist.

Brady Campaign Requests PH Regulate Sales of Firearms and Ammo

Contra Costa Brady Campaign Requests Pleasant Hill Regulate Sales of Firearms and Ammo

B.H.S class of 1998 15 year reunion May 4th!

B.H.S C/O '98 Reunion May 4th!

MD, Ph.D., LCSW, MFT: What Do These Letters Mean for Therapists and Why Should You Care?

This post is a Cliff's notes explanation of the different disciplines in the psychotherapy field: psychiatrists, psychologists, LCSWs, and MFTs.

Helping You and Your Teen Survive A Teenage Mistake

Mistakes are a normal part of life so your teenager will make mistakes. Instead of viewing tem as a tragedy look at these mistakes as a teaching opportunity and a bonding opportunity

New Drug Brings Hope for Colon Cancer

March is colorectal cancer awareness month and a reminder to patients aged 50 and older to be screened. Screening for colorectal cancer can identify premalignant lesions and detect early stage cancer.