Tips for Coping with Anxiety

7 Effective Strategies to Alleviate Anxiety: Practical Tips and Examples

Introduction Anxiety is a common experience that can manifest as excessive worry, restlessness, or unease. Although some degree of anxiety is natural, chronic anxiety can interfere with daily life and overall well-being. Fortunately, there are several strategies you can adopt to manage and alleviate anxiety. In this blog post, we’ll explore seven practical tips and […]

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EMDR Therapy Puerto Rico

EMDR Therapy Puerto Rico

You can take advantage of EMDR therapy in Puerto Rico to effectively deal with a traumatic experience. This evidence-based therapy uses a combination of techniques, such as eye movements, hand-tapping, and sound, to help you reprocess your traumatic memories. During the process, a professional will guide you through a series of eye movements designed to

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Attachment Style

There are generally three basic attachment styles developed during early childhood: secure, anxious and avoidant. These attachment styles often relate to one’s experiences with his or her primary caregivers. If caregivers were attentive, available and responsive, a secure attachment is usually developed.  This early relationship is thought to influence your intimate relationships as an adult. Anxious

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Happy Holidays

As the holiday season descends upon us, it is no surprise that many people begin to feel an increase in stress. Maybe you are feeling pressure or concern about family get-togethers or perhaps you really miss your family and you won’t see them this year. For some, holidays bring up some not so jolly memories

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Welcome

Welcome to my website. My name is Katherine Malavenda. I am a mental health practitioner in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico.  I offer a variety of services including individual counseling and therapy, couples or marriage counseling and family counseling.  I use an eclectic approach to therapy combining Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical

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February

The Invisible Effects of Hurricane Maria The powerful winds have abated, and the torrential downpour has ended, but many are still feeling the effects of Hurricane Maria. These effects are often unseen, yet have the ability to wreak a different type of havoc over time.  While it may be tempting to push forward without taking

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Happy New Year

With the coming of a new year comes many changes as we say goodbye to 2017. What would you like 2018 to look like for you? If there is one thing that you could do this year  that would make your life richer and more fulfilling, what would it be?

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