Shining a Spotlight on Mental Health Leaders Megan Stokes is not a clinician or a mental health practitioner. She is not a researcher nor is she an academic specializing in the field of psychology. In fact, her professional background lies in government relations, specifically state legislation and working directly with lobbyists. So how did […]
As our world becomes more and more interconnected, and as traditional approaches to social control have diminished, younger generations are left to devise new ways of getting along with others. In a culture where it is no longer acceptable to squelch disagreements with physical altercations or hateful words, teens and young adults are actively […]
Paradigm Treatment Centers is pleased to announce that Melissa Guyot, a therapist at our San Francisco location, has been selected as January’s “Employee of the Month.” Melissa Guyot is a graduate of the California Institute of Integral Studies and has a Master of Arts degree in Somatic Psychology. Her experience includes providing support to […]
Paradigm Treatment Centers is thrilled to announce the expansion of its already robust therapeutic program to include goat yoga, an innovative mindful practice that is already positively impacting our clientele after only a few short weeks in action. Services are offered by Scout Raskin’s Party Goats LA, which is one of the most respected […]
Each year during the holiday season, Paradigm Treatment Centers assembles its incredible community of industry colleagues to celebrate our achievements, and to honor the hard work put in by our exemplary team members throughout the year. This year’s Holiday Celebration & Awards Ceremony took place at the beautiful Boa Steakhouse in West Hollywood, California […]
The act of giving a wellness or mental health gift during the holidays can be an enriching and rewarding experience. However, with budgets and busy schedules to consider, crossing off everyone on your list can elicit its own special kind of stress. At Paradigm, we recognize the importance of self-care during the holiday season. […]
December 10th marks World Human Rights Day, which is observed every year across the world, and was adopted in 1948 by the United Nations General Assembly. The United Nations has announced that the theme for 2019 is Youth Standing Up for Human Rights, with the accompanying hashtag and call to action, #StandUp4HumanRights. According to […]
One of Paradigm’s core beliefs is that adolescents should be engaged as full partners in the creation and implementation of their treatment plans. Marriage and Family Therapist, Alexis Fahey, embodies this notion by motivating youth and helping them find value in their treatment experience. This exemplary work ethic is one of the many reasons […]
Paradigm Treatment Centers was thrilled to return as a Keynote Sponsor for the Lesbian & Gay Psychotherapy Association’s (LAGPA) 24th Annual LGBTQ Psychotherapy Conference in Los Angeles, in association with Mount Saint Mary’s University, who acted as co-sponsor and host for the event. The enriching and informative one-day conference presents leading academic research and […]
Healing With Equines, Empathy & Embodied Awareness Since she was a young girl, Dr. Vallerie Coleman found herself drawn to the majestic, graceful power of horses. Whenever she could she would carve out some time to ride, which eventually led to her owning a horse of her own as a teenager. Although she was […]