The Power of Companionship: Finding Connection in Unexpected Places
This summer, I had the chance to reconnect with a distant cousin who retired to Palm Springs years ago. As we caught up, she shared an...
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Kim Scott, LMFT
Oct 34 min read
The Power of Words: Rethinking How We Describe Aging
As I listened to Miley Cyrus's song, "I Used to Be Young," I found myself reflecting on the words we use to describe ourselves—and our...
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Kim Scott, LMFT
Aug 164 min read
Rediscover the Joy of Play in Your Relationship
Frequently, couples come to therapy feeling disconnected from each other, bored in their relationship, like workmates or business...
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Kim Scott, LMFT
Jul 224 min read
Body Image As We Age: From Dissatisfaction to Acceptance
Dissatisfaction to Acceptance In the height of summer, aka bathing suit season, it seemed like a perfect time to delve into the subject...
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Kim Scott, LMFT
Jun 121 min read
Rediscovering Joy: The Importance of Play for Our Older Clients
As summer unfolds, it’s the perfect time to talk about helping our older clients bring more play into their lives. The lyrics from the...
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Kim Scott, LMFT
May 74 min read
A Tapestry of Life: Reflections on "The Gift of Years: Growing Older Gracefully"
As I approached my 60’s, a mix of emotions accompanied me. Unlike the upheaval of turning 30 or the stark realization of fifty looming...
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Kim Scott, LMFT
Apr 103 min read
Relationship Therapy for One
It’s not uncommon for an individual to come to therapy feeling frustrated, upset and saddened by their relationship. My first question...
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Kim Scott, LMFT
Mar 121 min read
My Latest Article for SFV-CAMFT: Helping Our Clients Come to Terms with Impermanence
There are an abundance of articles, Instagram posts and podcasts telling seniors how to “Age Well.” This can be wonderful and empowering...
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Kim Scott, LMFT
Feb 13 min read
Could ADHD Be Impacting Your Relationships?
A few weeks ago, a couple I was seeing for therapy mentioned that the husband might have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder...
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Kim Scott, LMFT
Jan 101 min read
Unlocking Fulfillment: Therapist Tips For Discovering Purpose in Your Post-Retirement Journey
As we transition into adulthood, societal expectations often align with a predefined template: pursuing education, entering marriage,...
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Kim Scott, LMFT
Nov 3, 20231 min read
Helping Our Older Clients Navigate Their Changing Holiday Landscap
“Merry Christmas!” “Happy Hanukkah!” “What are you doing for the holidays?” It’s the most wonderful time of the year, right? Maybe this...
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Kim Scott, LMFT
Sep 8, 20231 min read
Check Out My New Column for the San Fernando Valley Chapter of CAMFT
I’m excited to share that I’ve just started writing a column for the San Fernando Valley chapter of CAMFT. My column is on aging and...
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Kim Scott, LMFT
Jul 24, 20233 min read
Legacy Stress
So often when people come to therapy, they don’t know exactly what is bothering them or what is not working in their lives. They just...
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Kim Scott, LMFT
Jul 6, 20232 min read
Extend Your Independence Day!
33 years ago, my husband and I were camping in Julian California with our friends, Barb and James. It was a beautiful and relaxing 4th of...
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Kim Scott, LMFT
Jun 2, 20233 min read
Shorten Your Relationship Recovery Time
By Kim Scott, LMFT (with a little help from AI) Recently my husband and I were on our way to breakfast, and we got into an argument over...
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Kim Scott, LMFT
Dec 2, 20223 min read
What’s on the Horizon for 2023? Virtual Reality (VR) Therapy for Fears and Phobias
As 2022 is coming to a close it seems like good time to look back on the past year and forward to 2023. In 2022 there have been a couple...
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Kim Scott, LMFT
Jan 27, 20213 min read
ONLY BUSINESS OR FEMALE DEGRADATION?
My daughter is in pre-production on a film she wrote entitled Only Business. In this film she explores the power dynamics in female...
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Kim Scott, LMFT
Dec 30, 20203 min read
GOODBYE 2020, HELLO 2021
In preparing to write a letter to my clients about saying goodbye to 2020 and hello to 2021, I decided to look at last year’s New Years’...
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Kim Scott, LMFT
Aug 26, 20203 min read
LOVE AND RELATIONSHIPS IN THE TIME OF COVID-19
Yep! This “Sheltering-in,” “Safer-at-Home,” “Quarantine” time has been tough for a lot of couples! So, if your partner is getting on...
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Kim Scott, LMFT
May 27, 20203 min read
WE CAN WORK IT OUT: REDISCOVERING THE JOYS OF FEMALE FRIENDSHIP
“I don’t like other women—I just don’t trust them.” While I have certainly heard women express this sentiment in the past, last week when...
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