Psychotherapy & Care Navigation

07/04/2024

Finished School year with Disappointing Results? It's Time for a Change!

Transform Your Academic Outlook with Professional Psychotherapy

Are you feeling down about your recent school performance? Struggling with motivation and focus? It's time to shift your perspective and embrace a positive approach to your studies!

Psychotherapy sessions can help you.

- Overcome academic stress and anxiety
- Build a healthier attitude towards learning
- Develop effective study habits and time management skills
- Boost your self-esteem and confidence

Start Your Journey to Academic Success Today!

Don't let past setbacks define your future. With the right support and guidance, you can achieve your academic goals and unlock your full potential.

Contact now to schedule a consultation and take the first step towards a brighter, more successful academic journey!

Your success story begins here💙

12/31/2023

🌟Counting down the final hours of 2023! Seeking end-of-year happiness tips that you won't want to miss—even if things are tough right now.

🌟Discovering happiness is a mindful journey! Establishing routines and purposeful activation of the brain's pleasure and reward centers are essential for immediate joy, and sustaining that feeling for the future.

🌟Embark on a transformative routine now to carry you into 2024! Here are five happiness-boosting behaviors to tap into for a future filled with joy:

🔷 Embrace the power of optimistic affirmations which might boost your well-being and reduce stress. Take a moment daily to tell yourself some positive declarations to nurture your self-comfort. Whether on a Post-it, your laptop screen saver, or on your mirror to let these words guide you positively.
🔷Adapt the power of purpose! While to-do list helps with daily routine tasks, having a purpose enhances health and longevity by recognizing positive and joyful aspects of life. So, keep asking, 'Why am I doing this or that?' and keep going.
🔷Reflect on your values🤔 As the year wraps up, take a moment to reflect on questions like:
* What kind of parent do I aim to be? (e.g., Am I fostering a supportive and nurturing environment for my children?)
* What partner do I aspire to be? (e.g., How can I enhance communication and connection in my romantic relationship?)
* Which qualities matter most in my friendships? (e.g., Are honesty and loyalty central to my close connections?)
* What's crucial about my education or career? (e.g., Am I pursuing growth and fulfillment in my professional journey?)
* How do I want to contribute to my community? (e.g., What specific actions align with my values and benefit those around me?)
* What does self-care mean to me? (e.g., How can I prioritize my mental and physical well-being in daily routines?)
Knowing these answers guide goal-setting and decision-making for a much more focused New Year. 🌟
🔷Embrace where you are now and hold onto your dreams. Goals are important, but dwelling too much on wanting things different can impact happiness. Choose radical self-acceptance—actively decide to accept things as they are. This transformative practice is vital for genuine, lasting happiness. With radical self-acceptance, you can make meaningful changes to your life based on your values without being too tough on yourself.
🔷Appreciate what you've got! 🌟 Gratitude can really lift your spirits, so just pause and think about the joy and comfort in your life. Practicing gratitude is tied to feeling more positive, less anxious, and having a better outlook. When we acknowledge the hurdles we've overcome, it builds resilience and confidence, giving us the strength to face whatever comes our way. This positive mindset not only helps us set goals but also boosts our confidence in achieving them.✨

12/01/2023

☔️Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that's related to changes in seasons — seasonal affective disorder (SAD) begins and ends at about the same times every year. If you're like most people with SAD, your symptoms start in the fall and continue into the winter months, sapping your energy and making you feel moody. These symptoms often resolve during the spring and summer months. Less often, SAD causes depression in the spring or early summer and resolves during the fall or winter months.

❣️Take steps to keep your mood and motivation steady throughout seasonal changes, be sensitive to mental changes in order to start your therapy on time.
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☔️Сезонное аффективное расстройство (САР) — это тип депрессии, связанный со сменой времен года: сезонное аффективное расстройство (САР) начинается и заканчивается примерно в одно и то же время каждый год. У большинства людей с САР симптомы начинаются осенью и продолжаются в зимние месяцы, истощая вашу энергию и заставляя вас чувствовать себя подавленным и раздражительным. Эти симптомы часто проходят в весенние и летние месяцы. Реже САР вызывает депрессию весной или в начале лета и проходит в осенние или зимние месяцы.

❣️Прислушивайтесь к своему состоянию во время сезонных перемен, будьте чувствительны к изменениям своего психологического комфорта, чтобы вовремя обратиться к специалисту и начать терапию.

11/03/2023

Three Israeli women residing in Australia, with experience and qualifications in social work, decided to take advantage of the time zone to support those in Israel who have difficulty sleeping due to anxiety. This free initiative is running via zoom meet in Hebrew. You can join the project for support through the page of one of the organizers, Efrat Wolfson. The project is named "חיבוק לתוך הלילה" ("Embrace into the Night").

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Три израильтянки, проживающие в Австралии, имеющие опыт и квалификацию в социальной работе, решили воспользоваться часовым поясом, чтобы поддержать тех жителей Израиля, у которых проблемы со сном из-за беспокойства. Эта бесплатная инициатива проводится через Zoom на иврите. Присоединиться к проекту для поддержки можно через страницу Facebook одного из организаторов Эфрат Вольфсона. Проект называется «חיבוק לתוך הלילה».

10/26/2023

09/28/2023

No video games until the homework is done !!!

9 instructions for parents to manage their child's video game time effectively:

🎮 Set Clear Boundaries: Establish specific time limits for video game play and communicate them clearly to your child.

📚Homework First: Make sure homework and other important tasks are completed before allowing any video game time.

🔞 Age-Appropriate Games: Ensure that the games your child plays are age-appropriate and suitable for their maturity level.

🏀 Screen Time Balance: Encourage a healthy balance between screen time, physical activity, and other interests.

💻Monitor Content: Pay attention to the content of the games your child plays to ensure it aligns with your family's values.

👨‍💻👨‍💻Play Together: Join your child in playing games occasionally to better understand their interests and bond over shared activities.

👷‍♂️Online Safety: Educate your child about online safety, including not sharing personal information and how to handle online interactions with strangers.

⏰ Respect Playtime: Be consistent with the rules and respect your child's designated video game time as a form of entertainment.

📗Model Behaviour: Lead by example and demonstrate responsible screen time habits in your own activities.

By following these instructions, parents can help their children develop responsible gaming habits while ensuring that homework and other important activities are prioritized.

09/15/2023

🔑Unlock the perfect extracurricular journey for your child with these tips.

Discover how selecting the right extracurricular activities for your children, now that back-to-school stress is behind us, can significantly enhance their growth and interests! 🌟

🌟 Follow Their Passions: Encourage activities aligned with your child's interests to keep them motivated and engaged.

🌟 The Balance Factor: Achieve a harmonious blend of physical, creative, and intellectual pursuits.

🌟 Age-Appropriate Adventures: Ensure activities match your child's age and development stage.

🌟 Avoid Overload: Don't overwhelm them – allow downtime and free play to prevent stress.

🌟 Social Skills Matter: Prioritize activities that boost social interaction and friendship-building.

🌟 Foster Independence: Choose activities that let them make choices and develop decision-making skills.

🌟 Commitment Check: Encourage finishing what they start, but also embrace changing interests.
🌟 Support, Don't Pressure: Be their cheerleader without imposing unrealistic expectations.

🌟 Keep Stress in Check: Monitor stress levels and adjust activities if needed.

🌟 Quality over Quantity: It's not about how many, but how meaningful the activities are.

🌟 Listen & Adapt: Stay open to your child's feedback and make adjustments accordingly.

🌟 Stay Informed: Know the ins and outs of the activities and organizations they're involved with.

🌟 Remember, it's all about creating a nurturing and enriching environment tailored to your unique child's needs. 🚀

09/03/2023

5 superfoods that benefit your brain and mental health

Researchers and experts have found that a number of superfoods enhance cognitive performance and defend against depressive symptoms.

Let's examine five superfoods and the advantages to mental and brain health that experts claim they provide.

1. Leafy greens like kale can prevent cognitive deterioration, and delay the aging process of the brain. Eating just one serving of these a day will provide your brain with many necessary nutrients.

2. Dark chocolate can lessen the symptoms of depression, and improves cognitive performance.

3. Fish such as salmon, tuna, trout and anchovies can augment your hippocampus volume, which can improve your memory, learning capabilities, and overall brain health.

4. Consuming nuts, such as Brazil nuts, almonds, walnuts, hazelnuts, pistachios, and cashews, can also reduce the incidence of depression. Additionally, it improves your verbal memory and blood flow to the brain.

5. Berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries) are packed with flavonoids, which are known to help improve memory and slow age-related cognitive decline. Adding just one handful of these berries a day improves your accuracy on attention tasks, and mental flexibility.

09/02/2023

It’s not that easy to finally decide to try a psychotherapy session. A reason why is based on our minor success through our chaotic lives.

If you by any chance decide to break the routine and to try this new experience of psychotherapy and/or service navigation (in medical field), during the initial 20mins of phone conversation, you will know if the service I offer has matched your expectations.

You can learn more about this service through my website:

🔸Website: https://www.marianacare.com/

09/01/2023

Daily back to school tips:
Pack a recognizable item

Something familiar from home, such as a favourite toy, family photos, a treasured book, a drink bottle filled with a favourite beverage, or a lunchbox with a special treat, can reassure an infant who is anxious about attending school. Most kids outgrow the need for these things, so they can be progressively phased out.

08/31/2023

Be prepared for the pickup place and be there on time.

This is crucial during the first week of classes. You want your child to have faith in your ability to pick them up at the appointed time and location. At the end of the day remind them that you picked them up exactly as you said you would when you picked them up.

08/30/2023

Another daily idea to make your child’s transition to school as smooth as possible: try to find some friends...

If your child is the only one in their class who doesn't know anyone, consider setting up some play dates in advance with one or two of the other kids. If there are some recognizable faces among the crowd on their first day, your youngster will feel more secure. If they are anxious about their first day, you can also reassure them that they will see their friends.