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Helping teens cross the great divide

September 13, 2008 By Dr. Katrina Wood

teenagers share secrets

Contrary to belief, teenagers suffer from a great deal of loneliness and confusion. They need the guidance, love and support of parents as well as older neighbors and friends. Erik Erikson identified this developmental stage as "identity vs. role confusion," explaining why we often see teens experimenting with new ways of communicating -- clothing styles, music, creativity and offbeat … [Read more...]

Filed Under: children, parenting Tagged With: teenagers

Simple communication skills to ease the day

September 10, 2008 By Dr. Katrina Wood

"I" in arguments

Ever noticed that when you are tired, irritable, angry or feeling hurt by someone that you're most likely going to begin a sentence with "You"? Here's my first tip: Begin your sentence with "I" It makes you the focus of whatever it is you want to communicate. "I" puts you in a position of power, and keeps the focus on the importance of your experience. The second tip is to take a beat or … [Read more...]

Filed Under: communication

7 ways to tame stress in the workplace

September 8, 2008 By Dr. Katrina Wood

workplace stress

Work can be a source of joy or constant anxiety. Usually, it's somewhere in between. Some things are under your control; many others are not. Techniques as simple as taking a a deep breath and counting to 10 can make a big difference in the quality of your work life. Here are a few simple and helpful tips to cut back on stress in the workplace: Pruning a bonsai tree can be therapeutic … [Read more...]

Filed Under: self-help, stress and trauma

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New video interview

In January 2025, Rachael Lassoff of Meddkit, above, interviewed Dr. Katrina Wood for her "Provider Spotlight" series. They discussed trauma, healing and the power of communication. Listen in.

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Dr. Katrina Wood offers business consulting services with a focus on assisting entrepreneurs with startup mental health group practices. General consulting and coaching in the workplace for optimum performance. Learn more.

About Dr. Katrina Wood

Southern California psychotherapistKatrina Wood is an author, lecturer and certified life coach focusing on psychotherapy and emotional healing. She lives in Los Angeles, where she runs the Wilshire/Valley psychotherapy center. ( More )

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Couples intensive therapy

Wilshire/Valley Therapy Center's make-or-break sessions help couples get back on the love track … or enable them to move on. Katrina Wood, Ph.D., has developed these sessions and their content. Learn about the Couples Connect sessions.

Dr. Wood’s ‘Faerie’ tale

Children’s fantasy adventure : Katrina Wood’s “The Night of the Faerie Rade” is now available at Amazon. A wonderful gift for kids ages 6-10.

Dr. Wood at LACPA

View Katrina Wood's talk on suicide prevention at the L.A. County Psychological Association convention.

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This blog discusses psychotherapy issues in a general way. Readers should address pressing concerns via their personal-growth support system. Some problems covered here are best handled directly by mental health providers.

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