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Rays of Resilience provides accessible and confidential support through the secure HIPAA-compliant telehealth platform, SimplePractice. 

Rays of Resilience is NOT an Emergency Service. If you are in a crisis or any other person may be in danger, these would not the appropriate services.

 

CRISIS OPTIONS IN UNITED STATES

Emergency: 911
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233
Lifeline Crisis Chat (Online live messaging): https://988lifeline.org/chat
Self-Harm Hotline: 1-800-DONT CUT (1-800-366-8288)
Essential local and community services: 211, https://www.211.org/
Planned Parenthood Hotline: 1-800-230-PLAN (7526) 
National Council on Alcoholism & Drug Dependency Hope Line: 1-800-622-2255
National Crisis Line - Anorexia and Bulimia: 1-800-233-4357
LGBT Hotline: 1-888-843-4564
TREVOR Crisis Hotline: 1-866-488-7386
AIDS Crisis Line: 1-800-221-7044
Veterans Crisis Line: https://www.veteranscrisisline.net
TransLifeline: https://www.translifeline.org - 877-565-8860

ORIGIN

ALIGN WITH RAYS OF RESILIENCE

Mental, emotional, and spiritual health needs are largely overlooked within today’s social practices despite the inevitability and impact of physiological stressors. When enough pressure is applied we may rapidly shift into unconscious survival responses that may last and result in sense of loss and misalignment. Rays of Resilience (ROR) is a growing individual practice in California led by Syd Mendez. ROR originated from desires to instill self-understanding, empowerment, and resilience within communities. The Core Rays of Resilience emerged from familial values which were later molded by educational training and experience in clinical and non-profit work settings. The approach includes resilience training, narrative frameworks, and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques, while focusing on practices of seven collective values shaping our world experience. Individuals can observe, reflect, and realign with their values regardless of the adversities present.

MISSION

To provide support and comprehensive services to individuals and communities; encourage realignment of personal values and needs; process and manage stressors and traumas; prevent and educate community to enhance mental wellness. 

CORE RAYS OF RESILIENCE

The CORE RAYS OF RESILIENCE are the pillars of the practice used to promote intentional mental, emotional, physical and spiritual practices that support wellbeing. The seven rays consist of fundamental value areas of self development. Those involved reflect on these values and disciplines, while defining values of their own.

ABOUT SYD

Syd is a bilingual practitioner specialized in crisis response and stress management as it relates to individuals, couples, and families. Throughout her career she has served individuals grappling with family and/or marital challenges, substance use, homelessness/transient issues, health concerns, developmental needs, sexual assault, domestic violence, military service/veteran affairs issues, as well as a number of other relational and mental health challenges. 

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Syd enjoys complementing her profession with the arts, physical activity, quality time with loved ones, and travel. As she too strives for her own continuity of balance and growth opportunities, she recognizes the privilege of holding space for another. 

 

Personal Mantras:

“Without the obstacles, triumphs would be meaningless." -Syd Mendez

"Trust the Journey."

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