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Dr. Stanley is a licensed clinical psychotherapist and educator and has been published in scholarly journals, academic textbooks, and online publications. Her research interests include perfectionism, relationships and social support, culture’s influence on mental health (including technology), self-compassion, women’s wellness and parenting skills and support. Mental health and lifestyle articles will explore a variety of topics to help individuals navigate contemporary issues using simple, relatable suggestions for living.

Q: I can't get myself to work out, but I want to be healthy! What do I do?

Dr. Meagan Stanley

Jan 14, 2020
3 min

Q: I can't get myself to work out, but I want to be healthy! What do I do?

Health isn't just about the physical. Learn more about how exercising your body and can also help your mind. I have always noticed the connection between the mind and body. I grew up with a lot of anxiety and as a child, I really didn’t know how to manage what I was feeling. However, what I did notice was every time I got back from working out with my trainer or softball practice, I felt a whole lot better. Such a simple connection, but so vitally important. To this day, one

Q: Is it important to set resolutions for the new year?

Dr. Meagan Stanley

Jan 6, 2020
3 min

Q: Is it important to set resolutions for the new year?

Help with finding patience and compassion for ourselves as we work towards our goals. January brings a sense of rebirth and excitement for what is to come. But it can also be a reminder of what changes we want to make, especially if we lost sight of those goals in the past couple months. As we close the chapter of 2019, I like to take a moment to reflect on the journey that was this past year. During my yearly reflections, I often notice the situations that seemed so insurmou

Q: Help! I hate gifts, what do I do during the holiday season?

Dr. Meagan Stanley

Dec 17, 2019
2 min

Q: Help! I hate gifts, what do I do during the holiday season?

Understanding the emotions behind giving and receiving gifts during the holidays. I hear about this all the time and yet, very infrequently do we think about why this is the case. Often, someone’s distaste for gifts is thought of as a quirky personality trait, similar to people who either love or hate their birthdays. But both gift-giving and receiving can evoke a lot of emotions. Out of curiosity, I reviewed some scientific literature on the subject. Unsurprisingly, much of

Dr. Meagan Stanley

Dec 10, 2019
2 min

Q: How do I feel okay with being alone?

Help with overcoming loneliness and finding the beauty in being by yourself. For many, the holidays present as a very difficult time to be alone. Whether this means you are single, cannot afford to take time off from work or are not able to visit family, or simply choose to be alone, it’s actually quite common to spend some or all of the holiday season by yourself. Although the answer to this question is particularly pertinent at this time, it can also be a challenge to spend

Q: How do I have a peaceful holiday with my family?

Dr. Meagan Stanley

Dec 2, 2019
2 min

Q: How do I have a peaceful holiday with my family?

Help with handling difficult situations during the holiday season. Happy holidays everyone! We are in the thick of the holiday season and by now we have made it through Thanksgiving. I wanted to hold off on this post, hoping that some of the answer would involve some self-reflection on your part. Think about last week and take an inventory on how it went: Was there conflict? If so, how did you react to that conflict? Why do you think you reacted in this way? Were there old fa

Dr. Meagan Stanley

Nov 25, 2019
4 min

Q: How do I choose a therapist?

Simple and intuitive start to finding the right therapist. I’d like to start off by saying welcome! I’m Dr. Meagan Stanley (as you may have guessed) and I’m a licensed clinical psychologist. I work in private practice in Newport Beach, CA, and from time to time, work as an adjunct undergraduate professor. At first, I thought this would be a great way to connect with my clients and students while I’m not in the office or in the classroom. But as I presented the idea of startin

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