Read our therapists’ latest thoughts on a variety of mental health topics including blogs on anxiety, depression, LGBTQ+ issues, and more!
For BIPOC women, the expectation to always be the “strong one” creates an invisible burden that deeply affects BIPOC women's mental health.
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Do you ever feel like a fraud? This blog explores how imposter syndrome hits different for women of color, and how to reclaim confidence.
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Do you struggle with health anxiety? Read this blog to learn what health anxiety is and how to manage it with mindfulness.
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ADHD is everywhere in the media, but we are still getting it wrong in how ADHD shows up in women. Watch this video blog to learn more.
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Have you found yourself turning to chatGPT for therapy? This blog explored why AI therapy is tempting, but it can't replace a real therapist.
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Worried about being an overprotective parent? Read this blog to learn how to keep your kids safe without being a helicopter parent.
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Do you struggle with perfectionism? This blog teaches us how to stop people pleasing and why honoring our needs improves relationships.
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Racial trauma is not just a present-day issue. This blog teaches us how the historical roots of slavery have led to systemic racism.
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Are you experiencing a loss and struggling to find joy this holiday season? Read this blog to learn about grief during the holidays.
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Do the holidays make you more stressed than merry? Read this blog to learn holiday budgeting tips to reduce your financial stress.
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This video blog explores the long-term effects of race-based trauma on body image and how we can begin to heal.
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Physical touch in relationships does not always have to be sexual. Learn how nonsexual touch can strengthen your relationship.
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Did you know there is a connection between food and your mood? Read this blog to learn about how healthy eating can improve mental health.
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This video blog examines how holding onto guilt and shame after hurting someone you love can widen the gap between you.
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Have you ever wondered the impact marijuana has on your mental health? Read this blog to explore the benefits and consequences of marijuana.
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Play is vital to life. It is a sign of health. Its absence can indicate illness. But what is play? It is a word we use frequently but may find difficult to define. Try coming up with a loose definition for yourself for a moment
If you have ever seen a small c in front of the letters PTSD, you may have wondered “what is cPTSD?” cPTSD stands for complex post traumatic stress disorder. It is a more severe form of PTSD and describes a lived experience of surviving repeated
Living Authentically in the LGBTQ Community: How to Move Past “Gay Shame” [Transcript] For some people, gay shame may seem like a term for only queer, cisgender men. However, gay shame can refer to any feelings of inferiority due to your sexuality/gender identity. So what
So your kid came out as LGBTQ. Now what? Having your kid come out as LGBTQ might be an unexpected moment as a parent, and it can bring up an array of feelings ranging from excitement to distress. Whatever your feelings may be, you are
Our understanding of gender identity has become increasingly nuanced. Exploring our gender identity can be an important starting point for understanding the ways privilege and oppression touch us. As our understanding of gender deepens, there are a growing number of resources to help us explore
Managing Grief in the Workplace [Transcript] When experiencing grief in the workplace, it can be tough to make room for the painful emotions that we might feel. With all of the demands of work (meetings, deadlines, emails to write), it can often even feel like
“To stay with that shakiness—to stay with a broken heart, with a rumbling stomach, with the feeling of hopelessness and wanting to get revenge—that is the path of true awakening.” -Pema Chodron, When Things Fall Apart It has been a challenging time. Quarantine, necessary civil
Reasons to Get Vaccinated for COVID-19 [Transcript] It has been over one year since the start of the pandemic. Finally, we are in the stage of getting vaccinated for COVID-19. Many people feared that a vaccine for COVID-19 would be years away. Thankfully, it is
Grief is a complex emotional response to something or someone you love being taken away. The pain of the loss can often feel overwhelming, coming in intense waves, and managing grief can be a real challenge. You may experience all kinds of painful and unexpected
It is nearly impossible to go one day without encountering a fervent message on how to approach our relationship with food or our bodies. With an expected growth of $278.95 billion by the year 2023, the global weight-loss industry has proliferated by selling us countless
In the thick of the COVID-19 pandemic, so many parts of our daily lives have changed. Some of us have started working from home. Others have lost jobs. Inescapably, we have all had to completely change the way that we communicate with friends, family, and
Practicing Compassion to Reduce Stress And Build Resilience [Transcript] Today we’ll be exploring how practicing compassion to reduce stress can help build resilience. I’ll be drawing from a number of sources today, but want to name the researcher clinicians Kristen Neff, Christopher Germer, Ruella Frank,
Nowadays, you are likely spending more time with your partner than ever before. Navigating this newfound togetherness, while also dealing with the stress of a global pandemic, can put additional strain on your relationship. How do you voice your frustrations in a calm way? How
Polyamory and open relationship structures have gained significantly more attention in the past few years. More and more couples are interested in having an open relationship and challenging society’s expectations of seemingly traditional couples. However, navigating open relationships can also be challenging at times. Opening
What Are Some of the Most Common Symptoms of Depression and How Do We Manage Them? [Transcript] In this video, I would like to explore the common symptoms of depression and how we can manage them. I will break down the three most common symptoms
