Abigail Burd

8 07, 2015

An “Inside Out” (Disney/Pixar) Study Guide: Understanding Emotions

By Abigail Burd|2020-10-11T07:06:26-07:00July 8th, 2015|Categories: Blog, Giveaways/Free Resources, Mental Wellness|Tags: cinematherapy, Inside Out, Study Guide, Therapy Tools, Understanding Emotions|5 Comments

UPDATE: Activities, art therapy, and questions for helping children (K-8) understand emotions with “Inside Out” is now available (click here.)

“Inside Out” by Disney/Pixar is in theaters now. As a therapist, I loved seeing emotions brought to life. I loved seeing concepts such as personality, memory and depression illustrated. I especially appreciated the message that all feelings have value. The movie inspired me to write up a list of questions for understanding emotions better. I was thinking primarily of the teens and young adults I see in therapy, but I think anyone can benefit from them. Please download a free printable copy of my Inside Out Study Guide: Understanding Emotions.*

Spoiler Alert: These questions […]

26 05, 2015

Press: Women Magazine

By Abigail Burd|2019-11-18T14:30:39-08:00May 26th, 2015|Categories: Blog, Mental Wellness|Tags: media, press, san diego mental health expert, san diego psychotherapist|0 Comments

AWoman’sHealth.com (Women Magazine) recently quoted my article on cell phone use in their look at three reasons to step away from the phone by Maryann Hammers.

She writes:

You’ll get more out of life

When you’re gazing at your phone, you’re missing out on everything else. “[Your phone use] robs you of the beautiful trees, sunshine, and birds — key elements of mental health and well-being,” says Dr. Bobinet.

And your family members — especially children — miss you.

“I have seen parents who are so caught up on their phones that they do not notice their small child staring up at them, hungry for attention and affection,” says Dr. Bobinet.

Abigail Burd, LCSW, a San Diego psychotherapist, cites a “Still […]

13 05, 2015

Fox 5 TV Appearance: Preventing Postpartum Depression

By Abigail Burd|2018-02-28T21:09:50-08:00May 13th, 2015|Categories: Blog, Maternal Mental Health, Postpartum Health Alliance|Tags: fox5, media, postpartum depression, san diego, tv appearance, video|4 Comments

Watch Abby talk on the morning news with Fox 5 morning anchor, Shally Zomorodi.

It was my privilege to talk a little about postpartum depression in moms and dads and how to prevent it. In case you missed it, watch below:

12 05, 2015

Chula’s Mission: Helping Girls without Mothers

By Abigail Burd|2019-11-18T14:30:39-08:00May 12th, 2015|Categories: Blog, Maternal Mental Health, Mental Wellness, Parenting|Tags: grief counseling in san diego, san diego non-profit, san diego resources|1 Comment

My daughter and I had a unique opportunity this past Mother’s Day weekend. We received an invitation to attend a fundraiser called “Once Upon an Apron” for the non-profit Chula’s Mission. The mission of Chula’s Mission is mentoring and nurturing motherless girls. They provide free services to girls during the critical ages of 11- to 13-years-old. Services include cooking classes, grief counseling and mentoring. The idea of cooking classes really resonates with me, as cooking is part of my own personal self-care and a highlight of raising my daughters.

Scatena Daniels, a philanthropy-focused communications firm, extended the invitation, and was proud to sponsor the event, along with Brian Malarkey’s […]

8 05, 2015

Important Parking Notice

By Abigail Burd|2019-11-18T14:30:39-08:00May 8th, 2015|Categories: Blog|0 Comments

Attention all clients: there has been an update to the parking policy at my building. Previously, clients of 5252 Balboa were able to park either around the building, or in the Rite-Aid lot. However, Rite-Aid has decided to start restricting their lot to Rite-Aid customers, as of this week. They are ticketing anyone parking and not going into the pharmacy.

Please continue to use the free lots to the north and west of the building when coming for therapy and supervision appointments. There is also free street parking. My hope is that parking will remain quick, easy, free and painless. Let me know if you have any questions.

Thanks!

7 05, 2015

Sublimating and Sharing

By Abigail Burd|2019-11-18T14:30:39-08:00May 7th, 2015|Categories: Blog, Parenting|Tags: anxiety, healthy defenses, mental health, parenting, positive parenting|1 Comment

I am proud of my daughter and of myself.

Last week, I saw a flier at my work for a stuffed toy drive in honor of National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week (May 4th – May 9th). The toys will be delivered to children who have experienced trauma.

When I came home, we sorted through her stuffed animals to select which ones were ready to be loved by another child. Of course, there were many stuffed animals that hadn’t been played with for years, only to be proclaimed “My favorite! Not that one!”

So I said, “Let’s take a break to read a book.” We read a book called “Just Enough and Not Too Much.” In the book Simon has […]

1 05, 2015

Positive Parenting Can Save the World

By Abigail Burd|2019-11-18T14:30:40-08:00May 1st, 2015|Categories: Blog, Parenting|Tags: parenting, positive parenting, san diego resources|0 Comments

Helping Society at a Population Level through Positive Parenting: A lecture by Dr. Matt Sanders, founder of Triple P.

“The most powerful agents of change are parents.”Tweet

I had the privilege of attending a lecture today by Dr. Matt Sanders, the Developer of Triple P, and Professor of Clinical Psychology, University of Queensland, Australia, hosted by Jewish Family Service. Most of the attendees were big wigs, from state senators’ offices, the upper-ups from Neighborhood House Association, Episcopal Family Services, Easter Seals, school districts, and many programs associated with First 5, Head Start and the County Health and Human Services Agency.

23 04, 2015

May Campaign: Depression and Anxiety are the #1 Complication of Pregnancy and Postpartum

By Abigail Burd|2019-11-18T14:30:40-08:00April 23rd, 2015|Categories: Blog, Maternal Mental Health|Tags: help in san diego, postpartum anxiety, postpartum depression|0 Comments

Did you know that depression and anxiety are the number one complication of pregnancy and postpartum? One in seven women suffer from either postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety or both. Symptoms can start either during the pregnancy, after, or last through both. Despite how common mental health symptoms are, many women are afraid to speak up and ask for help. Join me in reducing stigma and letting everyone know that it is okay to ask for help.

The National Coalition for Maternal Mental Health (NCMMH), the California Maternal Mental Health Collaborative (2020 Mom’s Project), and San Diego’s

13 04, 2015

Feature on Reach, Connect, Uplift Women

By Abigail Burd|2019-11-18T14:30:40-08:00April 13th, 2015|Categories: Blog|1 Comment

I’ve had the pleasure of meeting a lot of supportive people online since starting a business. One Southern-California woman with whom I connected, Lany Sullivan, has made it her mission to support and uplift others. She started a website and a community focused on helping other female entrepreneurs. I was completely surprised the other day to see that Lany, and a warm and energetic writer on her site, Krithika Rangarajan, had decided to write a feature on me: Abigail Burd: Blissfully Bestowing Ladles of Love and Cups of Comfort • Reach, Connect, Uplift Women. Krithika opens:

“Mama never forgets her birds,
Though in another tree—
She looks down just as often
And just as tenderly

Emily Dickinson

We doubt Emily Dickinson was thinking about Abigail Burd while penning this gentle poem! But Abigail – fondly referred […]

21 03, 2015

March is National Social Work Month

By Abigail Burd|2019-11-18T14:30:40-08:00March 21st, 2015|Categories: Blog, Mental Wellness|Tags: san diego, social work, social workers|3 Comments

The United States commemorates March as Social Work Month every year. It gives social workers the rarely used turn to toot our own horns. Social workers create meaningful positive social change, and improve the lives of individuals, families and communities. This year’s theme is “Social Work Paves the Way for Change.”

Although my private practice is almost entirely made up of psychotherapy and counseling clients (and supervision of newer therapists), I sometimes mentor people considering going into social work or other mental health professions. I thought I would provide some of the most frequently asked questions about social work here, in honor of social work month.