The Connection Corp

The Connection Corp Promoting healing through therapy and motion We provide 15 minute consultations to answer questions and give you what you need, even if that's not with us.

At The Connection, we strive to create a safe, supportive, and welcoming community to meet each of your needs to promote healing through therapy and motion. Our goals is to collaborate and provide support, empowering our clients with coping skills while we follow your lead in creating space within to honor your experiences and start or continue the path to healing and overall well being to connect

your mind, body, heart, and soul. Our end goal is to make sure you get wh you need so we'll always be honest with you! Allow our team of trauma informed therapists and instructors to take the journey with you. Connect with us today!

04/30/2026

People often underestimate how deeply it can impact mental health.

In our work, we see that the effects are not always obvious right away.

They can show up quietly and build over time.

It might look like anxiety that was not there before, trouble sleeping or feeling on edge,
replaying memories or feeling stuck in what happened, difficulty trusting others or even yourself, feelings of shame, confusion, or disconnection.

Some people minimize their experience because it did not “seem that bad.”
But your mind and body do not measure trauma that way.

If something affected your sense of safety, choice, or control your feelings are valid and worth paying attention to.

You do not have to navigate this alone. Support is available:

R**e, Abuse, and In**st National Network
https://www.rainn.org/
24 hour hotline 800 656 4673

National Sexual Violence Resource Center
http://www.nsvrc.org/

End R**e on Campus
http://endr**eoncampus.org/
Support line 424 777 3762

Save this. Share it. And if you need support, consider reaching out today.

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04/28/2026

We see it all the time.

The overthinking.

“What do I say?”
“What if it is awkward?”
“What if I do not know where to start?”

Here is the truth from a therapist’s perspective:

You do not have to have the right words
You do not need a perfect story
You can show up exactly as you are

Sometimes the first step is not talking at all
It is easing in, grounding yourself, and feeling safe in the space.

That is why we often use simple tools like textured stickers and hands on activities.

They help calm your nervous system
Give your hands something to do
And make it easier to open up at your own pace.

If you have ever felt unsure about therapy, this is your sign that it can feel more gentle and approachable than you think

Want to experience it for yourself?

Join us on May 9 at The Mindfulness Expo
Anaheim Convention Center from 10am to 5pm.

Come meet Dr. Julie Lee at our vendor table
We will have interactive activities you can try that are often used in therapy sessions.

Stop by, say hi, and take a small step toward feeling more like yourself again.

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04/27/2026

What is s*xual assault?

It is a question we hear more often than you might think and it truly matters.

From a mental health perspective, s*xual assault is not only about physical force. It is any s*xual experience where someone did not freely and clearly choose what was happening.

This can include attempted r**e, fondling or unwanted s*xual touching, forcing someone to perform s*xual acts such as oral s*x or penetrating another person’s body, and any form of pe*******on of a person’s body without their consent.

Consent has to be real.

Not pressured. Not assumed. Not given under the influence. Not taken from silence.

We also want to say this gently but clearly. Many people question their experiences afterward. If something felt confusing, uncomfortable, or like your choice did not fully matter, those feelings are valid and worth paying attention to.

This conversation is not about fear. It is about understanding boundaries, trusting yourself, and treating others with care and respect.

If this resonates with you, do not stay silent. Save this.

Share it.

Start the conversation.

And if you need support, reach out to someone you trust or a professional today.

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04/23/2026

Therapy doesn’t feel safe for everyone, and that matters.

For many in BIPOC communities, mental health isn’t just personal. It’s shaped by culture, family, and experiences that aren’t always understood in traditional spaces.

As therapists, we’re learning to slow down, listen better, and create care that actually feels human…..where you don’t have to explain your whole identity just to be supported.

You deserve to feel seen, heard, and safe in your healing.

If this resonates, take a moment to read, reflect, and share with someone who deserves to feel seen in their healing. Your story, and your care…matter here.

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04/22/2026

If you’ve experienced s*xual assault, the impact can show up in ways that feel confusing or overwhelming. There’s no “right” way to cope but there are small things that can help you feel a little more steady.

Start where you are:

Come back to the present:
When your mind drifts to the past, gently anchor yourself. Notice your breath, your surroundings, or something you can physically touch.

Name what’s happening:
Saying to yourself “this is a memory” or “this is anxiety” can help create a bit of space from the intensity.

Move your body in a safe way:
Even slow stretching or a short walk can help release some of what your body is holding.

Choose safe connection:
You don’t have to share everything, but being around someone you trust can ease the feeling of being alone.

Be patient with yourself:
Some days will feel heavier than others. That doesn’t mean you’re going backwards.

You’re allowed to take this one step at a time.

If you’re ready for support, our therapy team is here to walk with you through it.





04/20/2026

Sexual assault can affect how someone thinks, feels, and moves through the world.

Some people experience flashbacks.
Some carry guilt that was never theirs.
Some feel disconnected from themselves or others.

And many struggle with anxiety, depression, PTSD, or other challenges that follow.

You’re not imagining it. And you’re not alone in it.

If you’ve been holding this in, you can talk to us. Our therapists are here when you’re ready.


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04/20/2026

Today, we did puppy yoga.

Because here , we believe that the same care and intention we bring to our clients, we have to bring to each other.

Our clinicians show up every single day holding space for some of the heaviest human experiences. That takes something out of you. And if we’re not intentional about filling that cup back up, burnout doesn’t just affect our team, it affects the people we’re here to serve.

So yes…puppies. Because science actually backs this up. Interacting with dogs raises serotonin and dopamine levels, lowers cortisol, and activates the same calming response we work so hard to help our clients find.

Taking care of your people isn’t a luxury. It’s a leadership responsibility.

When your team feels seen, valued, and genuinely supported, they show up differently. They connect more deeply. They give more sustainably.

At The Connection Corp, we honor the mind-body connection, not just in our clinical work, but in how we take care of the humans doing that work.

Fill your cup.

Hug a puppy.

Invest in your people.

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04/13/2026

Mental health is not the same for everyone and neither is healing.

For many in BIPOC communities it can feel heavy in ways that are hard to explain:

carrying family history

navigating spaces where you do not always feel seen

feeling like you have to stay strong even when you are struggling.

If that is you please hear this:

You are allowed to feel.
You are allowed to rest.
You are allowed to ask for help.

You deserve support that understands your story without you having to translate your identity just to be heard.

We see you.
We hear you.
We are here with you.

Let’s open the conversation.
Let’s make space for real healing.
Let’s remind each other that you do not have to do this alone.

04/10/2026

She sat across from her therapist, knee bouncing, fingers twisting together, thoughts racing faster than she could catch them.

Words felt stuck somewhere between her chest and her throat.

Camille, her therapist, gently slid a small fidget into her hand.

At first, she barely noticed it. Then her fingers began to move. Twist. Press. Breathe.

Something shifted.

Her shoulders softened. The silence no longer felt heavy. The words came, slowly at first, then clearer.

What looked like distraction was actually regulation.

What felt like restlessness was her nervous system asking for support.

Fidgets are not just toys. They are tools.
They give the body somewhere to place its energy so the mind can finally focus, settle, and speak.

In therapy, sometimes healing begins with something as simple as having something to hold.

Have you ever used a fidget or grounding tool to help you focus or calm your mind?

Share your experience below.

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04/09/2026

Big feelings in little humans can be overwhelming to watch and even harder for them to explain.

That is why we love using A Little Spot of Emotion in our sessions.

It gives little ones a way to see their feelings, name them, and slowly begin to understand what is happening inside their hearts.

Because when a child can say “I feel angry” or “I feel sad,” something powerful happens
they feel seen
they feel heard
and they learn they are not alone.

Emotions are not problems to fix
they are stories waiting to be understood.

And sometimes all it takes is a small, gentle starting point.

04/06/2026

When we work with kids in therapy, expressing big emotions like anger, sadness, or fear can feel overwhelming and sometimes even shameful. Many kids worry that talking about their feelings makes them “weak,” so they stay quiet instead.

But the truth is, putting feelings into words gives us power.

Our therapist, Sarah once worked with a child who had a really hard time opening up about anything difficult. One day, the child picked up a puppet in the therapy room and started playing. So she joined her and started talking to the puppet.

Sarah asked, “What’s something hard you went through this week?”

The puppet answered, “I was nervous about a test.”

Of course, it wasn’t really the puppet. It was the child.

Through that small layer of separation, the child was finally able to share something vulnerable. So Sarah kept going. Sarah asked what that felt like, what might help, and reminded “the puppet” that no matter the outcome, they are still worthy.

The child responded to everything through the puppet.

Sometimes, kids don’t need to be pushed to open up. They just need a safer way to do it.

Puppets, stuffed animals, and play can create just enough distance to make hard feelings feel shareable without overwhelming vulnerability.

And often, that is where the real healing begins.

Have you ever seen a child open up more through play? Share your experience or thoughts in the comments.


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151 N. Kraemer Boulevard Suite 230
Anaheim, CA
92870

Opening Hours

Monday 6am - 9pm
Tuesday 5am - 9pm
Wednesday 6am - 9pm
Thursday 5am - 9pm
Friday 5am - 9pm
Saturday 9am - 3pm
Sunday 9am - 3pm

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