What to Expect From Family Counseling

This blog discusses what to expect from family counseling in Orange County at Mariposa Center. Learn about preparation, first sessions, and suitability for your family's needs.

Getting started with family counseling can feel like stepping into the unknown. You might be wondering what this journey entails and how it could impact your Orange County family’s dynamic. It’s a path lined with questions, uncertainty, concern, and hope. This guide will walk you through what to expect from family counseling, taking the mystery out […]

Getting Family Therapy in Orange County After Thanksgiving

A family sharing support for each other over a Thanksgiving meal thanks to family therapy.

The Thanksgiving feasts are long gone in Orange County, but there may be lingering feelings from that first family gathering of the holiday season. For many, the festive spirit often matches our sunny skies. However, you may be left feeling a lingering sense of anxiety, misunderstanding, and family tension. If you’re feeling stress and anxiety […]

Seasonal Shadows: Managing Depression During the Holiday Season

A sad woman in front of holiday decorations contemplating the best way to go about managing depression during the holiday season.

The holiday season, a time of joy and festivity for some, can ironically cast a shadow of depression for others. As the days get shorter and the seasonal pressure mounts, feelings of sadness, loneliness, and anxiety can intensify. Managing depression during this time requires understanding, compassion, and effective strategies. At Mariposa Center, a cornerstone of […]

3 Ways Mariposa Center is Improving Lives in Orange County

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One of the common misconceptions for individuals suffering from mental health challenges and substance addiction is that there is no way out. When you’re in the midst of an internal struggle, seeing the light at the end of the tunnel can seem impossible. Mariposa Center, a treatment and recovery center in Southern California, has spent […]

Together We Can End Relationship Abuse – Mariposa Women & Family Center

Preventing intimate partner violence starts by knowing and recognizing the signs. Learn how we can end relationship abuse together with Mariposa Center.

Too often, an unhappy partner will cross the line and become an abuser. A study by the NCVAD found that 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men throughout the US have experienced some form of physical violence by an intimate partner. Those numbers are even higher in California. The forced isolation and economic […]

Creative Ways to Give – Mariposa Women & Family Center

Creative Ways to Give Back in 2023

If you have a heart for giving and want to help people in your community who are struggling, it might be hard to know where to start. Finding creative ways to give can be challenging, especially if you want to see the results of your donation.  Mariposa Center, a wellness treatment and recovery center in […]

Helping OC Domestic Violence Victims: Mariposa Women & Family Center

Intimate partner abuse can occur regardless of race, gender, age, or status. Learn how you can help Orange County domestic violence victims in this post.

Orange County is a beautiful place to live, but behind the picturesque facades, ugly secrets are often hidden. Domestic violence victims can live anywhere, and abuse can occur regardless of race, gender, age, or socioeconomic status. Mariposa Center, a counseling and recovery center in the city of Orange, has been working closely with domestic violence […]