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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Choosing the best form of therapy can be a challenging task, especially if you have low motivation and affect as a symptom of your mental illness. A typical therapy is one in which everyday forms of communication are utilized, i.e. a client seeking assistance talks about their ills with a trained therapist about their issues. … Read more

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In expressive arts therapy, psychology and the creative process are combined to facilitate emotional growth and healing. Multi-arts therapy and counseling uses our inborn desire to create – be it music, theater, poetry, dance, or any other artistic form – to initiate change. In contrast with art therapy, expressive arts therapy draws from a variety … Read more

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Stress at work isn’t necessarily bad. In fact, there’s a term for the excitement you feel when you face a challenge that positively tests your abilities: Eustress. You’ll likely experience eustress during your first few weeks after receiving a coveted promotion. Distress, on the other hand, can cause mental health problems that make you fear … Read more

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Chronic stress can result from long-term experiences that lead to a stress addiction. This may cause a dependence on stress hormones or stressful situations. Is anxiety or stress causing you to feel addicted? “you‘re not alone, and you can find relief. Consider speaking with a mental health professional to learn coping skills and how to … Read more

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There is no doubt that life can be stressful with work, school, caring for others and ourselves, and responsibilities that pile up. Stress could even become a natural state of being for many of us. Is it possible to get addicted to stress? The answer is yes. Stress addiction – what is it? A recurring … Read more

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Joy, excitement, and anticipation accompany pregnancy and childbirth. But why do some mothers not experience this “wonderful” feeling? Postpartum depression occurs after having a baby is called postpartum depression. Postpartum depression is more intense and lasts longer than baby blues, a phrase used to describe the worry, sadness, and fatigue many women experience after giving … Read more

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During trauma, the Broca’s area in our brain shuts down, which affects our ability to communicate. The danger recognition center in our brain (the amygdala) is on high alert and records the traumatic memory physically and visually.  Art allows people to access both visually stored memory and body memory, since it not only allows them … Read more

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Everyone is affected differently by childhood trauma. It may have significant mental health implications for some. For others, it may result in chronic physical health problems. A child can experience trauma and recover without long-term repercussions if the proper support system is in place. Unfortunately, those without the resources may struggle. There are many factors … Read more

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A traumatic event is an event that poses a threat to a child’s life or bodily integrity and that is frightening, dangerous, or violent. Even witnessing an event that puts a loved one’s life and physical security at risk can be traumatic. For young children, this is particularly important, as their sense of safety is … Read more

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Everybody’s experience with trauma is different, as just like that, the way one copes with these experiences varies from person to person. However, there are different kinds of trauma one can experience, in this blog we will describe the different types of trauma as well as what can cause it and the symptoms you may … Read more

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