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Taming the resentful mother

October 11, 2022 By Dr. Katrina Wood

A resentful mother

There is something startling about a mother demonstrating bitter and resentful behaviors toward her daughter. Something unnatural, confusing and disquieting. This dynamic should not exist in a normal mother-daughter relationship. Yet it occurs more than we would like to admit. But why -- and what impact does this have on a child who looks to a mother as all-encompassing protector, mentor, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: healing, parenting Tagged With: childhood trauma

Finding ‘me’: A guide to self-discovery

June 9, 2022 By Dr. Katrina Wood

finding yourself

When someone asks “What do you want” from a situation or a relationship, it’s sometimes so hard to know. Why do we struggle with that question? Perhaps we wrestle with the notion that what we want is selfish or uncaring. That we’re acting entitled. Could it be that these thoughts are absorbed voices from some unkind person that took root long ago. And caused us to be unsure of ourselves — and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: healing, self-help Tagged With: inner child

Finding ‘me’: Getting back to innocence

June 9, 2022 By Dr. Katrina Wood

vacation cure

“Finding me” can be exciting, yet painful for the parts of us that were lost. Here are some ways to stay in touch with the precious part of the innocence that exists within you -- 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. Or enjoy on your own. Take time to watch … [Read more...]

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

Easing back to the new normal in the workplace

May 9, 2022 By Dr. Katrina Wood

woman deals with work

2022 brought with it some real hope and change as businesses began to inch back into life. Employers and employees are operating in the "new normal," mostly freed from the constraints imposed by Covid-19. While some employers continue to permit work from home -- remote staffing appears here to stay -- many others have required their employees to return to a single nuclear base. Ideally, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: communication, healing, stress and trauma Tagged With: Covid-19, society

The duality that lies within

December 15, 2021 By Dr. Katrina Wood

dual personalities

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde have long been associated with multiple personality disorder and the inner struggle between good and evil. These famous characters come from Robert Louis Stevenson's penny dreadful novella "Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde," first published in 1886. In a more focused sense, Stevenson was writing about a split personality or a dual personality. But what are the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: healing, self-help

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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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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.

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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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