Zoie Denton is an English sophomore and the views expressed in this piece don’t necessarily reflect those of Mustang News. The narrative surrounding self-care today is one of consumption: go buy a face mask and a bottle of wine or treat yourself to that gift you’ve been saving up for. There is not a lot […]
Tag: therapy
Posted inWatch
Therapy Dogs on Campus: A Paw-sitive Influence
The Alliance of Therapy Dogs is meeting on Dexter Lawn one Thursday a month for “Therapy Dog Thursdays.” This is in partnership with Cal Poly’s Campus Health and Wellbeing to bring stress relief to students. The Alliance of Therapy Dogs is a nationwide organization with around 50 members on the Central Coast. The owners train […]
Posted inWatch
San Luis Obispo therapists adapt to virtual therapy during shelter-in-place
With San Luis Obispo’s shelter-in-place order still in effect, therapists and their clients are having to make changes during the new reality of social distancing. Sara Robinow is a licensed marriage and family therapist, and she made the decision to meet with clients on Zoom to ease everyone’s nerves. “I provide better therapy when I’m […]
Posted inTop Stories
How a Marine Corps vet turned his passion for surfing into a program to get people with disabilities on the water
Surfing requires a lot of patience and endurance in order to learn; now imagine ripping waves while missing a limb. Dana Cummings is a Marine Corps veteran who served two tours in Iraq. He faced gunfire and death, but came out physically unscathed. It just so happened that he was driving down the freeway one […]
Posted inMustang News TV, News
Dog therapy helps destress students during finals
Students had to opportunity to take a break from studying for finals to pet therapy dogs and relax at Kennedy Library.
Posted inArts
Growing Grounds Downtown: San Luis Obispo’s secret garden
A plant with a cause; check out Growing Grounds plant shop downtown.
Posted inColumns, Opinion
Positive vibes: the therapeutic effects of music
Ever heard a song on the radio that reminds you of the past, so you melodramatically turned to look out the window with one elegant tear rolling down your cheek like you’re a character in a movie?
