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5 Ways to Identify Domestic Violence — and Where to Find Help in Central Texas
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month , a time to raise our voices for survivors and learn how to recognize abuse that often hides in plain sight. Domestic violence isn’t limited to physical harm — it can be emotional, financial, and psychological. Understanding the signs, and knowing where to turn, is critical. Control and Isolation: An abuser may gradually separate a person from their family, friends, and outside life. This might look like: - Demanding constant check
The Vine Wellness Group
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Handling Emotional Triggers
Handling Emotional Triggers with Jacilyn Bondy LPC-S, LCDC In recent years, “trigger” has become a more commonly used term. As our...
Annie Viers
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What Parents Can Expect From Play Therapy
Yes, the children do play, but there is more to it than just playing. Play is a way that children are able to communicate as well as work.
Celeste Inman
Feb 142 min read


Parenting an adoptive child can be a thrill ride!
Adoptive families utilize clinical service at triple the rate reported by families formed by birth. (Howard, Smith & Ryan, 2004);...
Annie Viers
Feb 17, 20242 min read


The Vine Wellness Group's Cost-Conscious Counseling Program
Low Cost Counseling Program Highlights at The Vine Wellness Group in San Antonio, TX and Spring Branch, TX
The Vine Wellness Group
Oct 14, 20232 min read


What Exactly IS EMDR?
What is EMDR? The mind can heal itself naturally, in the same way the body does. Much of the natural coping mechanism occurs during...
Annie Viers
Sep 18, 20235 min read


Progress over Perfection
Wait…I’m not perfect?!? When I started my experience with The Vine Wellness Group as a graduate student, I thought I had all the skills I...
Annie Viers
May 15, 20232 min read


How Do I Find The Right Therapist?
There are many options for therapy services. Online, in-person, play, music and dance are all different modalities used to initiate the...
The Vine Wellness Group
Mar 15, 20233 min read


#WEARERESILIENT: Identifying Signs of an Abusive Partner
With October’s arrival signaling the beginning of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, The Vine Wellness Group implores the remembrance of...
The Vine Wellness Group
Oct 15, 20222 min read


How to Identify and Develop Emotional Maturity in Yourself AND Others.
Through the months of September and October, the staff at The Vine are engaging in a book study. The book is a fascinating look into 4...
The Vine Wellness Group
Sep 19, 20223 min read


Everything you need to know about Perinatal Mood Disorders
Written by Lenaida "Lennie" Rodriguez, MS, LMFT-Associate As a mother of a toddler that hopes to expand her family after having...

Leniada "Lennie" Rodriguez
Mar 12, 20222 min read


The REAL Self-Love
HINT: It's not narcissistic. February’s accompaniment of heart-shaped themes, can remind us of past unsuccessful or non-existent love and...
The Vine Wellness Group
Feb 12, 20221 min read
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