By RunnyRoach April 06, 2014
Dr. Mary D. Lund is fraud, never use her. ...read more
By andrewbartlik February 28, 2014
The Adult program at ANJ is amazing. I was there for 42 days january of 2013 and december of 2012. Their program saved my life. They are very tenitive and helpful. My therapist was extreemly motivating and really connected with me. My diatician was extreemly helpful in getting me to were i needed to be. The housing that they provide for those people who are coming from out of town, are kept clean and neat. The houses look very modern. ANJ's group sessions were very helpful and the feedback that you recive from everyone is amazing. So happy i spent my time here. Would definetly recomend ANJ to anyone who has a eating disorder and wants help. ...read more
By andrewbartlik February 28, 2014
The Adult program at ANJ is amazing. I was there for 42 days january of 2013 and december of 2012. Their program saved my life. They are very tenitive and helpful. My therapist was extreemly motivating and really connected with me. My diatician was extreemly helpful in getting me to were i needed to be. The housing that they provide for those people who are coming from out of town, are kept clean and neat. The houses look very modern. ANJ's group sessions were very helpful and the feedback that you recive from everyone is amazing. So happy i spent my time here. Would definetly recomend ANJ to anyone who has a eating disorder and wants help. ...read more
My mom just sent me your information and thought I should get in contact withyou. I was hoping to know more about you and how you could help me. –Teen Client Probably the best way to get a sense of who I am and how I work is to bring your mother in to meet me.Schedule A Free Consultation. You can also learn more about my work online at the following links: 1.Teen Advice Blog Anger Management Body Image Character Building Dealing With Boys Family Issues Follow Your Dreams Friendship Advice Mindfulness Parenting Support Recommendations Self-Expression Teen Support Groups 2.Free E-book 6.Free Online Teen Journaling Community 4.Online Interview . I am also happy to speak briefly with you by phone. 310 951-5678 .. For more information, please visit my website: www.SandraDupontMFT.com ADOLESCENT THERAPIST | PARENT COACH | TEEN MENTOR Providing service for: Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Pacific Palisades, Malibu, Beverly Hills, Beverly Glen, Culver City, Brentwood, Westwood, Marina Del Rey, Mar Vista, Encino, Sherman Oaks, Topanga Beach and Topanga Canyon, Ocean Park, Hancock Park, West Hollywood. tags:find a teen therapist,parenting teens,teen advice,teen depression,teen peer pressure,teen self esteem,teen support groups,teenagers problems,teen life coach,teen life coaching center ...read more
By Santa Monica Teen Family Counselor June 17, 2011
The state of California has declared that tobacco smoke is a toxic pollutant. Statewide, there is a ban on smoking in enclosed workplaces, including restaurants and bars, within 20 feet of an entrance or working window of a publically owned building. In California, the state has given local communities wide latitude in self-regulating smoking. Because of this, Los Angeles County has toughened its smoking laws. Smoking has been banned from all public parks, beaches, golf courses and other public areas. This ban was passed in September 2009 and health reasons were cited as the major impetus for passing this law. As of March 2011, the City of Los Angeles has made it illegal to smoke in outdoor dining areas. Smokers must be at least 10 feet away from dining areas including patios and 40 feet away from a food kiosk or food truck. Businesses are now required to post notices letting people know that smoking is no longer allowed. Los Angeles cities with similar laws include Beverly Hills, Pasadena, Glendale, Santa Monica and Calabasas. According to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Tobacco Control Program (TCPP), smoking costs Californians 2.3 billion dollars in direct health care costs and 2 billion dollars in lost productivity (related to illnesses and premature deaths). Cigarette smoke is the number one cause of preventable death worldwide. The World Health Organization says that cigarette smoke caused 5.4 million deaths in 2004 and a 100 million deaths during the 20th century. The health risks of smoking are well known: leading among them are lung cancer and heart disease. Prior to World War I, lung cancer was considered to be rare, so rare that most doctors practicing at that time would never see a single case. After World War I, when cigarette smoking became popular, lung cancer became so prevalent it was almost epidemic. Smokers who quit will see decreased risks over time for contracting the diseases associated with tobacco smoke. For instance, after a year, a smoker who quits will halve his risk of heart disease. Considering the costs and the risks associated with smoking, Los Angeles County and other local governments are taking the necessary steps to encourage people to stop smoking. Nonetheless, it is a choice that each smoking Los Angeleno needs to individually make. If you need help to quit smoking in Los Angeles go to: Stop Smoking Los Angeles 310-598-5175. ...read more
By Stop Smoking Los Angeles March 09, 2011
TEEN THERAPIST'S BOOK HELPS TEEN GIRLS SOAR THROUGH THE TEEN YEARS March 2011 - Los Angeles, California----Help is on the way for teen girls (and their parents) navigating adolescence. In"What Would Your Teen Life Coach Say? A Survival Guide for Girls Entering High School"Los Angeles teen therapist Sandra Dupont presents fictional teens with real-life situations like learning how to deal with physical changes, mood swings, and mean girls, how to talk to parents, siblings, boyfriends and girlfriends, how to set goals and define boundaries, and above all, how to be true to one's self. Written in a question and answer format, each scenario is presented succinctly, but conversationally. Dupont's responses are sympathetic, reflective and thought provoking – and often present an opposing point of view – and offer concrete, practical solutions and sage advice. For those who are ready to take the next steps toward becoming independent, respectful, self-aware young adults, questions presented at the end of the book will put them on the right path. Sandra Dupont is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in the adolescent phase of life. She has a private practice in Santa Monica, California and writes a teen advice blogwww.losangelesteentherapist.com. She helps teens approach challenges with confidence and competence. She also helps parents understand issues facing teens today and how to support their children successfully navigate the teen years. For more information about "What Would Your Teen Life Coach Say? A Survival Guide for Girls Entering the Teen Years," to schedule an interview, place an order, or to receive a review copy, please contact Sandra Dupont at (310) 951-5678. Here's what others have to say about this book: "Sandra's method of "taking the trouble out of the teen years" could not come at a better time. Growing up is more complicated than ever. Now girls who deserve some special help can get the kind of coaching that will see them through high school -- and beyond." -- Douglas Glen Clark, author of "The Lake That Stole Children" "If you happen to be a girl of teen age years, who may be experiencing problems of the social type, maybe with your friends or family, or maybe you don't have any friends at all. Don't fret; take heart. What you have to do is get this book, read it and act on it. If possible, sit down with your parents and read it together. I am a retired teacher with 30 years experience working with teen-age students. I wish I had been able to read this book at that time." -- Thomas Wendt, retired school teacher "As a mother of a teen girl, I am grateful for the insights and support that this guide offers to girls on their way to womanhood. Not only is it a great reference to be used again and again by teen girls, but it offers parents the inside scoop as to how to be of assistance to this new generation of young women. My own personal reflection and discovery in self-nurturing was enhanced through reading of this terrific must have book." -- Allison Alan-Lee, mother of two teenagers ...read more
By Santa Monica Teen Family Counselor March 08, 2011
Mental health care referral can be a scary process for many people. Going to a doctor or medical setting to get assessed for mental health services may be more scary than the mental illness. Although a doctor or qualified mental health provider will still have to approve the services, it is quite easy... ...read more
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder occurs in people who have suffered a significant trauma such as a victim of a violent crime, or a soldier who has been deployed to a combat zone. Often times, suffers of PTSD find themselves reliving the trauma which makes it difficult and stressful for them to mov... ...read more
