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<!--Generated by Squarespace Site Server v5.9.2 (http://www.squarespace.com/) on Wed, 10 Mar 2010 06:42:00 GMT--><rdf:RDF xmlns:rdf="http://www.w3.org/1999/02/22-rdf-syntax-ns#" xmlns:rss="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:admin="http://webns.net/mvcb/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:cc="http://web.resource.org/cc/"><rss:channel rdf:about="http://www.cmhca.com/home/"><rss:title>Home</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.cmhca.com/home/</rss:link><rss:description></rss:description><dc:language>en-US</dc:language><dc:date>2010-03-10T06:42:00Z</dc:date><admin:generatorAgent rdf:resource="http://www.squarespace.com/">Squarespace Site Server v5.9.2 (http://www.squarespace.com/)</admin:generatorAgent><rss:items><rdf:Seq><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.cmhca.com/home/2008/5/31/update-on-our-services.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.cmhca.com/home/2007/6/24/singles-dating-group.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.cmhca.com/home/2007/6/9/dealing-with-your-worries.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.cmhca.com/home/2007/5/20/counseling-cures-the-common-cold.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.cmhca.com/home/2007/5/14/what-is-solution-focused-therapy.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.cmhca.com/home/2007/5/7/is-your-relationship-wonderful.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.cmhca.com/home/2007/4/26/understanding-ptsd.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.cmhca.com/home/2007/4/21/change-your-thinking-change-your-life.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.cmhca.com/home/2007/4/12/therapy-can-help-you-lose-weight-really.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.cmhca.com/home/2007/4/7/understanding-depression.html"/></rdf:Seq></rss:items></rss:channel><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.cmhca.com/home/2008/5/31/update-on-our-services.html"><rss:title>Update on our services</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.cmhca.com/home/2008/5/31/update-on-our-services.html</rss:link><dc:creator>Richard Clark, MFT</dc:creator><dc:date>2008-05-31T23:14:33Z</dc:date><dc:subject></dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Currently we are not accepting any new clients. We do appreciate your interest in our services and we would be happy to help you find resources that may assist in finding solutions to your challenges. Please feel free to contact us by emailing: <a href="mailto:info@cmhca.com">info@cmhca.com</a> if you'd like a referral or want to be placed on our waiting list for new clients.<br /></p>]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.cmhca.com/home/2007/6/24/singles-dating-group.html"><rss:title>Singles Dating Group</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.cmhca.com/home/2007/6/24/singles-dating-group.html</rss:link><dc:creator>Richard Clark, MFT</dc:creator><dc:date>2007-06-24T18:26:13Z</dc:date><dc:subject></dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[Finding someone special to share time with seems to have become a challenge in our fast paced lives. We often find ourselves looking to dating services and personal listings to try and find someone that we think might make our lives more complete, might make us happier.


At this Singles Dating Group we guarantee you will find the one person that is truly most important to your happiness in life.... YOURSELF!]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.cmhca.com/home/2007/6/9/dealing-with-your-worries.html"><rss:title>Dealing with your worries</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.cmhca.com/home/2007/6/9/dealing-with-your-worries.html</rss:link><dc:creator>Richard Clark, MFT</dc:creator><dc:date>2007-06-09T15:12:49Z</dc:date><dc:subject></dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[This interesting article from the Worcester News from the U.K. discusses how prevalent the ill effects of worrying are.  Although it is written from a uniquely British perspective, the main points transcend nationality. It's a quick read with some good suggestions for focusing on solutions rather then suffering your worries. If you find yourself worrying about your day to day life or have new challenging life situations that are keeping you up at night, call us for a free consultation. We can help.]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.cmhca.com/home/2007/5/20/counseling-cures-the-common-cold.html"><rss:title>Counseling cures the common cold!</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.cmhca.com/home/2007/5/20/counseling-cures-the-common-cold.html</rss:link><dc:creator>Richard Clark, MFT</dc:creator><dc:date>2007-05-20T17:28:43Z</dc:date><dc:subject></dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[Okay.... not really. However, this article by Jane Collingwood, published by PsychCentral, helps explain how improving your mood can help your immune system keep you healthy. If you're feeling anxious or depressed, having trouble with your spouse, children, job, or just looking to find something but you're not sure what it is or where it went, you may be inadvertently leaving yourself vulnerable to health problems as well. Counseling for you, you and your significant other, or the family can help identify the steps needed to break out of stressful and depressing cycles that not only take a toll on your day to day mood but can also lead to physical problems as well. Read the article and call us for a free consultation today. Get started on becoming the happier, healthier you now!]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.cmhca.com/home/2007/5/14/what-is-solution-focused-therapy.html"><rss:title>What is Solution Focused Therapy?</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.cmhca.com/home/2007/5/14/what-is-solution-focused-therapy.html</rss:link><dc:creator>Richard Clark, MFT</dc:creator><dc:date>2007-05-15T04:18:19Z</dc:date><dc:subject></dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[At California Mental Health Counseling Associates, you've noticed one of our primary treatment models is Solution Focused Therapy (sometimes referred to as Solution Focused Brief Therapy or Brief Solution Focused Therapy). But what does that mean? The following article written by Garrett Coan, a professional therapist,coach and psychotherapist, gives a good understanding of the approach. We use an eclectic array of treatment modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapies, Family Systems Therapies, Existential Therapies, and others, however, find that many issues can be resolved quickly using  a Solution Focused approach.  Read the following article and call us to get started today.]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.cmhca.com/home/2007/5/7/is-your-relationship-wonderful.html"><rss:title>Is your relationship wonderful?</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.cmhca.com/home/2007/5/7/is-your-relationship-wonderful.html</rss:link><dc:creator>Richard Clark, MFT</dc:creator><dc:date>2007-05-07T16:20:52Z</dc:date><dc:subject></dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[Hopefully, you answered this question "YES!" quickly and confidently. However, many of us might have to take a few moments reflection to answer the question and still others find themselves thinking "I wish". Relationships require nurturing and effort. Falling in love is easy, staying in love a little trickier. The following article from Psych Central, written by, Jane Framingham, Ph.D, gives some good pointers on deciding if couples counseling is right for you. Read the article then give us a call and start focusing on the wonderful potential in your relationship.]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.cmhca.com/home/2007/4/26/understanding-ptsd.html"><rss:title>Understanding PTSD</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.cmhca.com/home/2007/4/26/understanding-ptsd.html</rss:link><dc:creator>Richard Clark, MFT</dc:creator><dc:date>2007-04-27T01:49:21Z</dc:date><dc:subject></dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[Many people have heard of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and immediately think of soldiers returning from the war. Although there is a high incidence of people suffering PTSD after being in combat, there are many other causes and situations that everyday individuals face that can lead to PTSD. The following article is from the National Center for PTSD has some valuable information. If you think you or someone you know may be suffering from PTSD, call us for a free consultation. We can help.]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.cmhca.com/home/2007/4/21/change-your-thinking-change-your-life.html"><rss:title>Change your thinking, change your life</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.cmhca.com/home/2007/4/21/change-your-thinking-change-your-life.html</rss:link><dc:creator>Richard Clark, MFT</dc:creator><dc:date>2007-04-22T04:35:43Z</dc:date><dc:subject></dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[A very good article in the Indianapolis Star written by Shari Rudavsky, helps explain how some of the methods we use here at California Mental Health Counseling Associates work to generate change and growth. Often we find ourselves so immersed in our emotions that we find it difficult to focus on solutions. Here we can help you to break that cycle and change your life. Please read the article and call us for a free consultation. You don't need to spend another day trapped in your negative emotions.]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.cmhca.com/home/2007/4/12/therapy-can-help-you-lose-weight-really.html"><rss:title>Therapy can help you lose weight... Really!</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.cmhca.com/home/2007/4/12/therapy-can-help-you-lose-weight-really.html</rss:link><dc:creator>Richard Clark, MFT</dc:creator><dc:date>2007-04-13T03:00:33Z</dc:date><dc:subject></dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[An interesting article broadcast on National Public Radio (NPR) today discusses a new book by Judith Beck, Ph.D., daughter of leading cognitive therapist Aaron Beck. The book is titled: Think Thin. You may not have thought that seeing a therapist had anything to do with maintaining a diet however, learning to challenge your thoughts about food and dieting  through cognitive behavioral therapy can help sharpen your focus on diet. Read or listen to the article and give us a call for a free consultation.]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.cmhca.com/home/2007/4/7/understanding-depression.html"><rss:title>Understanding Depression</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.cmhca.com/home/2007/4/7/understanding-depression.html</rss:link><dc:creator>Richard Clark, MFT</dc:creator><dc:date>2007-04-08T00:05:45Z</dc:date><dc:subject></dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[This recent publication by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) contains some great information about Depression and other mood disorders. If you think you or someone you know might be suffering from depression, reading this article can be the first step toward a solution. And remember, you can call us for a free consultation. We can help answer your questions about what you or someone you know are experiencing and provide information and resources to get you moving in the right direction.]]></content:encoded></rss:item></rdf:RDF>