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Continuous States of Change: Looking Back in Light of the Eclipse
“We are Stardust.” — Joni Mitchell I am neither an astrologer nor an astronomer, nor am I a songwriter. I just love stars. I am perpetually stunned by the vastness of time and the ... Read More
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E-Therapy: Digital Disconnect or Ideal Mental Health Service?
“People cannot be reduced to singular descriptions, but we often do this to ourselves and attempt to push down the parts of us we do not want to be.” —Pleading Insanity, 2013 It was ... Read More
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The Rewritten Narrative: Retrofitting Your Identity to Be Seaworthy
Like a seaworthy ship, an adventurous self must take on water when necessary, remain buoyant, and stay afloat and on course if and when it encounters turbulent storms and stress fatigue. ... Read More
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How Therapists Can Practice Minority Mental Health Awareness
In 2008, the U.S. House of Representatives declared July as Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month in honor of the author, advocate, and co-founder of NAMI ... Read More
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Making Meaning Out of Warm Summer Days: A Values-Based Approach
“The crickets felt it was their duty to warn everybody that summertime cannot last forever.” —E.B. White, Charlotte’s Web Summer is here, and with it comes barbecues, gardening, ... Read More
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Confessions of a Virtual Therapist: Pros and Cons of Online Therapy
I’ve been conducting therapy exclusively online for the past two and a half years, the last year of which has been in my own private practice. Prior to that, I conducted therapy in a ... Read More
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Extroverted Moms with Introverted Sons: Respecting Your Differences
“You know,” Jasmine said, “you can talk to me about anything.” She couldn’t tell if he was playing a game or texting. Fifteen-year-old Scott just stared at his phone. It seemed ... Read More
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What Minorities Can Expect from a Culturally Competent Therapist
Do you believe your therapist understands you well enough to provide quality treatment? Does your therapist understand what makes you you? A good psychotherapist respects the differences ... Read More
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Psychological Spinach: Building Resilience by Embracing Your Truth
Some meals are nothing short of a sensual experience. Last night I had spaghetti carbonara. The noodles were eggy and cooked to the perfect chew. The sauce was silken and peppery, the pancetta ... Read More
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An Exploration of Pride: Why Do We Celebrate Pride Month?
I attended my first Pride parade in Charleston, West Virginia, when I was sixteen. I still remember it. My younger sister, then-twelve, now-deceased, adorned herself with a hand-painted ... Read More
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5 Takeaways from ‘The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself’
Michael Singer’s The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself is a book that compelled me to pull out my highlighter as I read. It contains a lot of valuable nuggets I’ve been implementing ... Read More
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The Values-Driven Life: Let Go of Your Rules and Live with Purpose
What drives your decision-making—your rules or your values? Imagine a good friend asks you for a loan and you know, despite your friend’s best intentions, you will likely never get ... Read More