Specializations

Saturday, December 13th, 2008 | Specializations | No Comments

Children/Teens
Adjusting to Changes
Divorce
Anxiety
Relationships & Communication
Grief & Loss
Trauma

I provide on-going loss, relaxation, and anger management groups for children and teens throughout San Diego.

My office location is in Kearny Mesa area.

Please contact me for a free consultation.

Telephone:  (858) 449-3348

Email:  katherine.tina @ gmail.com

Questions for a child who has a lot of physical complaints.

Tuesday, March 3rd, 2009 | Tips for Parents | No Comments

These questions are great in helping children start to think about or express their inside feelings that might be causing them physical pain.
Do you know anyone who holds any feelings in?
Do you think that holding feelings in helps people feel good?
What type of feelings do you think would be hurtful in our body?
How does anger effect your body?
What do you think people should do to stay healthy and pain free?Would you like to learn how express your feelings safely so that they don’t hurt you?

Learn about BIOENERGETICS

Monday, February 23rd, 2009 | Bioenergetics | No Comments

Bioenergetic Analysis is a dynamic psychotherapy that blends traditional modalities with a body-oriented approach.  Based on the interconnection of mental, emotional and physical health, Bioenergetic Analysis focuses on the expression of unexpressed emotion which can lead to symptoms of unhappiness and stress such as insomnia, depression, anxiety, panic attacks, or decreased sexuality.  Learn how working directly with the body to relieve chronic tensions and release blocked emotions, one can become more free, more relaxed, and more able to enjoy life.  In this workshop you will learn to theoretical basis of Bioenergetic Analysis, experience “grounding” exercises and observe a live therapy demonstration.
It’s all about integrating mind, body and emotions…

When:  Saturday February 28th
9 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.  before our adjustment training

Location:  Swedenborg Hall
1531 Tyler Ave. San Diego 92103
Between Cleveland and Campus near 163 Fwy.

Cost::: :FREEEEEEEE if you have a LCSW or MFT you can earn CEU’s for 25$

Call Diane Devore if you are interested in attending— (858) 444-7126

Human Development In The Womb

Sunday, January 25th, 2009 | Experiences | 2 Comments

In February I will be speaking at SDSU to first year MSW students.  I will be discussing how a mothers feelings, experiences, and desires effect the emotional development of an infant.  I will incorporate A. Lowen’s work and bioenergetic theories of development.

Helping children talk about their feelings.

Saturday, December 6th, 2008 | Balloon Exercises | No Comments

Our Feeling Balloon Containers

I use this activity with children who have a difficult time talking about difficult feelings and what can happen if we just stuff our feelings.

Materials: Balloons of different colors

Steps and discussions

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Helping Hyper Children Relax

Monday, November 24th, 2008 | Balloon Exercises | 2 Comments

Everything we do is connected with the breath.  I use breath awareness with all of the clients I work with because it is a tool that clients can easily grasp and they can practice anywhere.  For clients who are hyperactive and have a difficult time focusing in school, I use the balloon exercises to help them build focus and patience.

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Tips for parents

Monday, November 24th, 2008 | Tips for Parents | No Comments

Let your child know why you say “yes” and “no” to them.  This helps develop problem solving skills and let’s the child know that their feelings are healthy.

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