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Create Wellbeing Therapy Collective practices integrative psychotherapy, a holistic care approach.

12/22/2025

The holidays bring so many emotions to the surface — joy, stress, tenderness, old dynamics we didn’t ask for.
And in those moments when everything feels a little louder, a little faster, a little too much… your breath is still yours.

A pause is not weakness.
A step back is not avoidance.
A long exhale is not “being dramatic.”

It’s your nervous system trying to find its footing again.

So before you walk into a gathering…
or when a comment lands a little too hard…
or when you feel yourself slipping into old patterns —
take the pause.

Feel your feet. 👣
Slow your breath. 🫁
Let your body catch up with your heart. ❤️

You get to choose how you show up, moment by moment.
And that choice often starts with a single inhale. 💫

12/17/2025

Your nervous system is always communicating with you — through overwhelm, tension, shutdown, calm, clarity, or anything in between. The Window of Tolerance helps us understand these shifts. It’s the zone where we feel grounded, present, connected, and able to respond rather than react.

But life will naturally pull you out of your window sometimes.
That doesn’t mean you’re doing anything wrong — it means you’re human.

The goal isn’t to stay perfectly regulated.
The goal is to notice where you are and gently guide yourself back.

In this carousel, I’m sharing simple, supportive ways to come back into your window when you’re feeling overwhelmed or disconnected. These practices help your body feel safe again so your mind can follow.

Save this post for the next time you need a gentle reminder of how to come back to yourself. 🪷

12/15/2025

Sometimes the same emotional patterns resurface again and again — the tension you feel around certain people, the way your body tightens during conflict, the overwhelm that seems familiar even when the situation is new.

It’s easy to judge yourself:
“Why am I still reacting this way?”
“Shouldn’t I be past this by now?”
“What’s wrong with me?”

But what if nothing is wrong at all?

What if your nervous system is simply inviting you to listen more closely this time…
to notice the part of you that still needs care…
to meet an old wound with more compassion than you’ve ever been able to before?

Patterns repeat not to punish us, but to guide us.
They show us where healing is still asking to happen.

So the next time something familiar rises — irritation, anxiety, shutdown, defensiveness — try approaching it with curiosity rather than shame.

Ask:
✨ “What is this moment trying to teach me?”
✨ “What part of me needs support right now?”
✨ “How can I respond differently, with more care for myself?”

Growth isn’t linear.
It’s cyclical, deepening each time we return with a softer heart.

12/12/2025

When your internal world feels overwhelmed, nature can act as an external regulator. 🌊

Sensory cues like the movement of waves, changing light, and open space help your body reorient and settle.
The coastline gives your nervous system a predictable rhythm, which can reduce activation and restore balance.

Even brief moments outdoors can shift your internal state by giving your system something steady, spacious, and soothing to respond to. ☀️

As we move into the weekend, gently notice how nature might support your body in settling and reconnecting — even in small, simple moments. 🌿

12/10/2025

As the holidays approach, many families feel the familiar pull between joy and overwhelm. In this season, family systems get activated — old roles resurface, boundaries blur, and expectations rise.

If you’re noticing big feelings in your home (or in yourself), you’re not alone. Slower days, shorter daylight, and shifting routines can amplify stress for both kids and adults.

This week, try offering your family one small practice:
✨ Pause before reacting.
✨ Name what feels tender.
✨ Give yourself permission to do things differently than years past.

Our nervous systems feel the holidays too — and they also feel our compassion.

12/09/2025

At Create Wellbeing Therapy Collective, our work is rooted in a gentle, integrative approach that supports you through every stage of your healing journey. 🌿

Our integrative care model — Calm. Engage. Integrate. — is designed to meet you where you are and guide you toward where you want to go, creating space for real, lasting change.

We support kids, teens, adults, couples, and families through anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma, and the longing for deeper self-connection.

You are at the center of our work. Integrative mental health sees you as a whole being — mind, body, and spirit — deserving of thoughtful tools and grounded support. 💚

What is it like to finally feel well?
Life-changing. And fully within reach.

Let’s journey there, together. ✨️

Contact us directly at (858) 933-4460 to schedule a free consult call, or visit our website to learn more about our integrative approach and services.

12/04/2025

Celebrating our lovely psychotherapist, Holly, at our team meeting this week, as we honored her birthday. 💚

Her uplifting energy, grounded presence, and clinical skill make such a meaningful impact in our practice.

We’re so lucky to have her apart of the CWB team!

11/25/2025

As we move into this season of gratitude, Dr. Richard Schwartz’s teaching feels especially relevant.

Internal Family Systems (IFS) invites us to see that healing often begins with how we relate to our inner world—especially the parts carrying old pain, fear, or protective roles.

When we turn toward these parts with curiosity, kindness, and appreciation, we offer them the safety they’ve been waiting for.

In that gentle space, meaningful transformation becomes possible.

If you’re seeking support, we are here to support you.

Contact us directly to schedule a free consult call with one of our clinicians today or learn more about our integrative, whole-person approach to care on our website. 💫

11/19/2025

Our incredible integrative psychotherapist, Kaitlin Morrill! ✨️

She brings heart, passion, and creativity to the work in a way that leads clients to deep growth.

We are so thrilled to have such a caring a collaborative team. We adore you, Kaitlin. 🧡

11/17/2025

Triangulation is a natural pattern in family systems — it’s what happens when tension between two people gets redirected toward a third.
In Bowen Family Systems Theory, triangles offer temporary stability, but over time they can blur boundaries, heighten stress, and keep deeper issues from being addressed.

🌀 Common examples:
• A child becoming the mediator between parents
• Venting to a friend instead of speaking directly
• Being pulled into conflict to “take sides”

Often it feels like we’re helping or keeping the peace — even when the pattern is actually creating more emotional weight.

🌱 Healing begins with awareness.
The goal isn’t to eliminate triangles (they’re part of being human!) but to notice when you’re being pulled into one and to stay grounded without absorbing others’ tension.

💛 With practice, you can:
• Hold compassion without mediating
• Communicate directly
• Step out of roles that drain your energy
• Strengthen boundaries that support healthier connection

As with all systems work, change begins with clarity, curiosity, and compassion for yourself and the patterns you’ve learned along the way.

✨ Read more in our upcoming blog:
“Untangling Triangles: Healing Relationship Patterns Through Awareness.” (link in bio)

11/12/2025

Family systems can pull us in many directions — especially during the holidays.

Differentiation is the practice of staying grounded in yourself while staying connected to others. You don’t have to fix, absorb, or react — your calm presence can shift the emotional tone for everyone. 🌿

💫 Want to explore how to stay rooted in your truth while nurturing connection?
Read our new blog, “Balancing Belonging and Becoming: Healing Family Systems Through Differentiation.”

🧡 Ready to bring more steadiness into your own family patterns?
Schedule a free consultation call today — call us directly at 858-933-4460 or visit our website to get started.

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5252 Balboa Avenue
San Diego, CA
92117

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+18589334460

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http://www.createwellbeingtherapy.com/

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