Author Archives: Marnee Reiley

About Marnee Reiley

Marnee Reiley is a Marriage and Family Therapist Registered Intern (IMF 61489) who brings empathy, humor, and warmth to her collaborative work with couples and individual therapy clients in Orange County. Marnee has additional training in grief, loss and bereavement counseling and loves supporting clients through times of adjustment to change and life transitions. Marnee can be reached at 949-222-6681 or YourOCTherapist@gmail.com and followed on Twitter at @YourOCTherapist. For more information, please visit YourOCTherapist.com. Supervised at Journey Coaching and Counseling Services by Dr. Paul True, MFC 42710.

Finding Your Balance In Bereavement by Marnee Reiley | Grief

    When a loved one dies, it can feel like life is turned upside down.  A significant loss has a way of making us question our own place in the world and wonder how, and if, we’ll ever regain … Continue reading

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Coping with A Loss? Here's Your Bill of Rights. | Grief

When discussing bereavement and loss with colleagues the other day, I learned of a Bill of Rights for those in grief.  I thought that it was a wonderful way to give ourselves “permission” to grieve and to acknowledge our feelings … Continue reading

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Three Tips to Avoid Caregiver Burnout by Marnee Reiley

If you are a caregiver to a family member, let me start off by acknowledging how difficult it can be and how much energy you must be expending just to get yourself and your loved one through the day. While … Continue reading

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Mental Health for the Holidays by Marnee Reiley

On December 13th I was interviewed on Broad Topics Radio Show (www.broadtopicsradio.com) about tips for staying mentally healthy over the holidays.  The fabulous hots and I covered a lot but, due to time constraints, some key points didn’t make it … Continue reading

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Couples: Ramp Up Those Communication Skills! by Marnee Reiley

The number one complaint I hear from couples coming for counseling is this: “We are having problems communicating.”  We need to remember that we all come from different backgrounds, cultures, and families and that these differences shape our communication styles … Continue reading

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Four Suggestions for Coping with Divorce by Marnee Reiley

When we commit to being with another person, be it my marriage, having children, or another type of ceremony, we expect to be together forever.  Unfortunately, half of all  marriages in the United States end in divorce.  If you are … Continue reading

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The Gift of Yard Work by Marnee Reiley

I am currently feeling quite a bit of gratitude for the modest verdant space that I call a yard.  To some, it might seem a chore to have to weed, mow, and clip.  Just another job to get done with … Continue reading

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Couples: Five More Ways To Connect With Your Partner by Marnee Reiley

By Marnee Reiley, Marriage and Family Therapist Intern A month ago I posted a short blog entry entitled “Couples: Five Ways to Enhance Your Relationship TODAY.”  Continuing on that theme, here are five more ways to strengthen the bond with … Continue reading

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What to Say to Someone Who's Grieving: Guidelines & Cautions | grief

What do we say to someone who has just lost a loved one? This is a question that can leave us feeling powerless in the face of another’s grief. In our society, there seems to be a taboo about discussing … Continue reading

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Five Tips For Reducing Anxiety By Marnee Reiley

I tweeted @YourOCTherapist these five tips for reducing stress and helping control anxiety.  They may sound elementary, but sometimes getting back to basics can ground us and simplifies the process. 1. Remember to breathe. Many of us hold our breath … Continue reading

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