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Laughter makes good things happen

June 18, 2009 By Dr. Katrina Wood

Three Stooges inspire laughter

In our ever-demanding world of work and achievement, it is so important to carve out time for fun. Fun? Yes! If you're not having fun, take some time to figure out why. Life gets pretty overwhelming, as we all know, not to mention serious. Take regular breaks from stress and worry -- just let your inner child out for a good old time. I don’t mean getting high or drunk. I mean some good … [Read more...]

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

Panic attacks: 10 ways to beat them

May 16, 2009 By Dr. Katrina Wood

panic room

1. Remember that although your feelings and symptoms can be very frightening, they are not dangerous or harmful. 2. Understand that what you are experiencing is an exaggeration of your normal bodily reactions to stress. 3. Do not fight your feelings or try to wish them away. The more you face your fears, the less intense they will become. 4. Do not add to your panic by thinking about what … [Read more...]

Filed Under: healing, stress and trauma Tagged With: panic & fear

Setting free your inner child

December 4, 2008 By Dr. Katrina Wood

an inner child in hiding

In everyone's subconscious there is an abiding world. It is a place where our essential creative treasures lie and where all of the memories, experiences, and emotions that belong to our unique selves are stored. It is important, however, not to presume that everyone is aware of, or connected to, him or herself, and that not everyone is mindful of both an outer and an inner world. Often, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: children, healing Tagged With: childhood trauma, inner child

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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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