Dr. Angelina H. Rodriguez

Dr. Angelina H. Rodriguez is a Depth Psychologist, Jungian Art Therapist, Dream Therapist, presenter, and researcher with more than 20 years of clinical experience. Her work explores dreams, symbolism, grief, ritual, creativity, and psychological transformation. She is the author of doctoral research examining the Ofrenda ritual as a bridge between art, memory, grief, and healing, and regularly presents on depth psychology, Jungian thought, dream work, and symbolic healing.
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This pandemic has created a world where social distancing and self-isolation is not just optional; it is required. In these times, it is very easy for a single person to feel a level of need to be connected to other people.  As in-person dating is impossible in these times, and definitely a safety and health concern, … Read more

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The thing about coping skills is that we develop them in order to cope with hardship. But how good are we at letting down our guard and allowing ourselves moments free of stress? How do we remember to let in serenity, to make room for it in our heart? Shema therapy focuses on how our coping … Read more

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Is the continuing COVID-19 shelter-in-place getting you down? Do you feel like you are losing your independent identity and morphing back into a younger self? You are not alone. Many older teens and young adults with ADHD feel increasingly frustrated, lost, worried or depressed. Unsure of the future and unhappy with the present, it’s hard to know what … Read more

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When you ask people to describe what domestic violence is, most will say it involves physical violence of some sort, such as hitting, slapping, kicking, or shoving. But what most people don’t realize, including some therapists, is that a number of other areas are included in domestic violence, also known as intimate partner violence (IPV), where the … Read more

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We’ve all heard comparisons made between the current pandemic and the tragedy of 9/11 and the economic crash of 2008. Particularly in the midst of them, these societal crises have exerted a strong grip on our every move, decision, conversation, and activity. They have catapulted us into waves of individual and collective anxiety and grief. This creates … Read more

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At the moment, you might be working from home or raising children at home, all day long. Does it seem like every five minutes someone is asking for something? Do you find yourself sometimes feeling irritated at those in your home or even those on your screen? You probably have discovered that criticizing or trying … Read more

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The implications of this pandemic are extensive and although the health concerns about the virus itself are important in media, the interaction between physical and mental health is also being documented. In addition to your physical health, your mental health matters too. And although times feel dark, and daily life feels like a drag, one … Read more

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With the death toll on the rise among international communities, citizens of America may be forced to adapt to new practices of mourning. Currently, funeral homes in the United States are limiting the number of attendees at funerals and are offering online funeral services. This is far from usual as no one would have imagined … Read more

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In the wake of COVID-19, there is a viral spread of anxiety symptoms. Panic or mayhem is as contagious as any epidemic and is dangerous in its own way. Research shows that when we see people panicking – buying all available meats or water, for example – our brains respond with a spike of anxiety. We respond … Read more

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Dysthymia is a low-grade type of depression that comes in cycles but can last a lifetime. Usually, it is not the type of depression that makes you fatigued and wanting to stay in bed for weeks or gives you suicidal thoughts, but it can make you feel as if you’re better off not living. Do … Read more

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