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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Right now, stress, anxiety, and uncertainty are at all-time highs; optimism, mood, even sex drives are the polar opposites. Out of the multitude of healthy coping options, there’s one fun thing you can do to reduce the former and improve the latter. In as little as six minutes reading a novel that transports you into a character’s … Read more

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If you’re dissatisfied in your relationship, you’re certainly not alone.  If we only look at married couples (not counting unmarried couples in a committed relationship), research suggests that roughly 30% are unhappy. And, if you’ve been thinking about trying couples’ therapy in the hope of improving your bond but are feeling a bit (or a lot) wary, you have … Read more

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We are more or less a month away from the start of the fall semester on many college and university campuses. With COVID-19 still rampant, what will the return to classes look like? How should students and their teachers prepare? Not all campuses will be open, but many will welcome students back to the classroom … Read more

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Human rejection, a sense of worthlessness, and an introspective struggle with the central questions – Who am I? Why was I created? What is the meaning of life? – drove Frankenstein’s monster on a murderous rampage.  Though the monster may simply be a work of fiction, its same issues are helping foment increasing mental health … Read more

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You’ve decided to give group therapy a try. You’ve talked to friends who have been in group therapy, researched group therapy online, maybe you’ve even got the blessing of your individual therapist. So, where do you find a group that is best suited for your needs? Here are key questions about deciding what kind of … Read more

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Some may know that psychologist Abraham Maslow created a motivational framework called Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. Comprised of a five-tier pyramid, it demonstrates the connection between career motivation and productivity and human needs. If you’re in a leadership position, you can use this ladder to move your own or employee success up the rungs. To reach your goals … Read more

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If you’ve been wondering about the long-term potential of your creative hobbies, consider this: many multi-million-dollar companies started as side projects. We all have creative hobbies and side gigs. Some of those may have the potential to grow into something meaningful, even a full-time job or a successful business. But no matter how much potential … Read more

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After months of not being able to get together with their peers, many children are feeling very, very lonely. They miss their friends, but they also miss just being around other kids. The isolation that comes with prolonged social distancing is a heavy burden for children. It can even strain existing friendships. Interactions that used to … Read more

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We deliberate about our future selves a good deal. We try to decide on the best courses to take at school, which job will be the most fulfilling, which house to buy, whether to get a tattoo and how much money to save. These are all choices we make now, which have implications for our future … Read more

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Many people need to be taught how to apologize in a way that will be heard and accepted. So, what makes this apology so meaningful. 1. A statement of regret for having caused the inconvenience, hurt, or damage. To feel true regret we need to have empathy for the person we have harmed. This entails … Read more

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