You might be surprised to hear that the top indicator of success in therapy isn’t the therapist’s years of experience or education. The most important factor is connection. In order to explore vulnerable, hidden parts of ourselves, we need to feel safe.
Read MoreKnowing when to reach out for support can be difficult with anything. On top of the stress of asking for help, contacting a therapist can have additional barriers including stigma, lack of access, and fear of perception. Read our latest blog to learn more about how to know if you need therapy.
Read MoreBurnout is a commonly used term. You have likely heard it in reference to an intense workout regime or a 60-hour work week, but do you know what it actually looks like?
Read MoreJune is Pride month. Understanding the history is an important component of the celebration. Pride began with a small group choosing to bring their community up rather than staying down, LGBTQ individuals created a new space of acceptance, love and support.
Read MoreSome of us were born in the U.S. and others have made the journey alongside our parents to “a better world with better opportunities.” Whether you identify as Latino, Chicana, Puerto Ricano, Mexicano, Cubano, Mexican- American, Hispanic or a “no sabo” kid, the one thing that brings us together is our rich family ties and the culture we pass down from one generation to the next.
Read MoreWe have all blamed our parents for our problems, right?
Finding an easy target to shove off our less loved personality traits might be a quick solution, but it likely doesn’t lead to any change. If it’s your mom’s fault for not teaching you healthy food behaviors, how are you ever going to learn to love your body? Rather than continuing patterns we learned from our caregivers, let’s analyze them and try to grow.
Read MoreThe past few years have brought a changing tide. How we view health has evolved. Mental health is slowly taking its rightful place next to physical health. Community leaders, celebrities, and athletic icons are coming forward to share their experience with mental health. The stream of headlines are allowing us to see that mental wellbeing is a cornerstone of athletics. Let’s talk about why this is happening.
Read MoreDo you ever wonder why your therapist wants to know about your childhood? We will explain the theory behind this question and how your answer has implications for your current relationships.
Read MoreWe spend so much time focusing on the relationships we have with others. Let’s talk about how you can prioritize and improve the relationship you have with yourself.
Read MoreSuicide is an issue that often comes with stigma, misconceptions, or lack of understanding for how to engage someone who might be struggling with it. By taking the time to identify possible risk factors and approaches…
Read MoreAs things start to open after a year-and-a-half of quarantine, our place in the social landscape will alter along with it. There is a lot socially that we have to reconsider and some things that were “normal” pre-pandemic have shifted or been abandoned. As we make sense of our time…
Read Morehere are some memories you might have that are hard to shake off, no matter how long ago it was. And when you see, hear, or experience something familiar to them, these triggers can bring you back to the traumatic event…
Read MoreImagine facing discrimination at work for not being straight. You may have been told not to enter a public bathroom if it does not match your biological gender.
Read MoreAs society has become more aware of school bullying and its consequences, it’s no surprise that workplace bullying has also gained more focus as well. A few decades ago, people might not have questioned whether it was appropriate for a boss…
Read MoreThe ongoing coronavirus pandemic has shed light on many areas of inequity and injustice in our nation and around the world. One of the groups directly impacted by this is the Asian community.
Read MoreWhen the COVID-19 pandemic first began, our lives shifted drastically over just a few weeks. Schools closed, workplaces moved to remote settings, and social lives came to an abrupt halt. While some of us are still…
Read MoreNearly everyone has experienced or will experience some variation of grief in their lifetime. Most people define grief as the deep sorrow we feel in response to loss; often, the loss is the death of a loved one. Grief can come in all shapes and sizes,
Read MoreAccess to mental health care is crucial and having access to someone you feel comfortable with is even more so. Statistically, America severely lacks diversity and representation in mental health fields.
Read MoreParenting can be difficult enough as is—but parenting during a pandemic is a whole new challenge. Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic began many parents have faced the harsh reality of balancing work, parenting…
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