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Nurturing yourself and your inner child

July 10, 2018 By Dr. Katrina Wood

Playing with inner children

Here are some ways to stay in touch with your inner child -- from supportive self-talk to simple behaviors that help in small ways every day. Take a day trip to the beach, lake or river with someone you care for and who cares for you. Take time to watch the water; dream and breathe in the fresh air. Go fishing if you like. Swim in the lake. Feel the elements all around you -- lap them up, take … [Read more...]

Filed Under: good vibrations, self-help Tagged With: inner child, sports & recreation

A time for celebration, reflection, renewal

December 11, 2017 By Dr. Katrina Wood

Whether you observe Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, old Celtic traditions -- or simply the passing of one year and the entry of another -- one thing on which we are all in accord is the celebration of life on this rich and remarkable planet Earth. Marking the passage of time, sharing deeply held traditions -- we attempt to uphold these treasured values to the best of our ability. As Tiny Tim, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: good vibrations Tagged With: holidays

Summer’s here — so are the hotheads!

July 2, 2015 By Dr. Katrina Wood

Air travel for summer vacation

Summer has finally arrived, conjuring up all manner of fun, relaxation and, of course, vacation adventures. In today's fast-paced world, people sometimes forget that the journey to our destination -- for our well-deserved and much-needed breaks -- is supposed to be part of the fun. But it doesn't always work out that way, does it?! Traveling, even for good times, often sets the stage for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: good vibrations, healing Tagged With: family fun

Compassionate musings

December 4, 2014 By Dr. Katrina Wood

Rumi the Persian philosopher

Some thoughts and resolutions centering on kindness and self-worth. Followed by the wisdom of others. ● I will treat myself with kindness and consideration. ● Because I treat myself this way, I wish to be treated with kindness and consideration, and treat others with kindness and consideration. ● When I am not being treated with respect and kindness, I will take measures to protect … [Read more...]

Filed Under: good vibrations, self-help

Family fun in the Great Outdoors

June 1, 2014 By Dr. Katrina Wood

playing on family vacation

Traveling across the U.S. during vacation time is a wonderful adventure for many families. Road trips whose memories last a lifetime. Families crossing multiple state lines, visiting some of the most beautiful parks and landmarks in the world. Camping in the outdoors, discovering waterfalls, reveling in all those big wide open spaces. It's all part of the rich American way of life. Getting … [Read more...]

Filed Under: families, good vibrations Tagged With: sports & recreation

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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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