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How Therapy Can Ease the Weight of Queer and Trans Trauma: Attachment-Focused EMDR
When we talk about attachment wounds in therapy, most people think of early childhood dynamics, moments when caregivers couldn’t show up consistently, or times when love felt conditional. ... Read More
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5 Myths About Black Mental Health and The Truth For Healing
Let’s be honest, talking about Black mental health myths in the community hasn’t always been easy. For generations, we’ve been taught to be strong, keep pushing, pray harder, and ... Read More
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Culturally Competent Therapy: What Is It & Why Does It Matter?
It’s human nature to want to feel validated in your feelings and experiences, and therapy is a great avenue for feeling understood. Yet, our unique perspectives, cultures, and outlooks ... Read More
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8 Ways that AI is not Therapy
The number of clients who are telling me during sessions that they are relying on “therapy” from an online AI tool in-between sessions is becoming disturbing. I know that AI ... Read More
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How to manage political disagreements during the 2024 holidays
Is it possible to survive holiday gatherings without intense arguments that leave close friends and family members feeling hurt and angry? Yes, it is possible if you: Set boundaries ... Read More
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When Family Isn’t So Wonderful
One of the great absurdities of American life is that the movie It’s a Wonderful Life plays at Christmas every year. It’s thought of as a sentimental favorite, but it’s a devastatingly ... Read More
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Tis the Season for Boundary Setting
During the holiday season, it can be difficult to know how to care for yourself and family while also meeting the expectations of others. It’s a busy season of family gatherings, office ... Read More
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5 Self-Counseling Skills for Managing Stress at Holiday Gatherings
Few are immune to the stress that holiday gatherings can induce. Social pressures, personal expectations, and differences in lifestyles or personal values can be tricky to navigate. When ... Read More
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Coping Ahead for the Holidays
The holidays inevitably bring a mix of emotions as we shuffle from social events to family gatherings. While fun is there to be had, expectations, financial strain, and social obligations ... Read More
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Why Don’t My Kids Come Home for Holidays?
For many parents, the holiday season stirs up feelings of excitement and anticipation for quality family time. After all, they raised their kids, poured years of love and effort into their ... Read More
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Holiday Survival Guide: 7 Essential Tips to Manage Stress and Enjoy the Season
“There cannot be a stressful crisis next week. My schedule is already full.” – Henry Kissinger The holiday season can be a time of excitement and connection, but it also ... Read More
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A Different Kind of Loss
The first Christmas after my son died, I couldn’t put up decorations. Christmas was a challenge to be endured rather than an anticipated event. We, as a family, talked and shared memories ... Read More