Saying “thank you” is one simple step in battling self-criticism. As Rachel shared in one of her posts, everyday thank yous are incredibly important. We need to be able to offer our gratitude for the people around us for the wonderful things they do to show us how much we’re loved and cared for. Sometimes […]
Every July marks Minority Mental Health Month, an observance to highlight the mental health needs of communities of color. As arguably more people are aware of mental health issues than ever before, why do we still need Minority Mental Health Month? As a brief aside, I’m personally not a fan of the word “minority” anymore, […]
In the past few years I’ve seen a lot more conversation online about personal boundaries. Today, I’m going to share with you what I think of as the 6 common types so that you can think about how to set boundaries to better your mental health and relationships. As much as people have come to […]
These days it seems like self-care has gotten complicated. It’s a trendy consumer-driven machine in which we’re all on the search to find that one right thing that will help us feel good. Does that sound familiar? Yes, I’m a part of that whole machine too. While it’s nice to spend money on things that […]
It’s hard to know when to step in when the people you love and care about might be going through a rough time. When is the right time to be seriously concerned about their mental health? And when is it just a slump? In our latest episode our hosts and licensed therapists Rachel and Jor-El […]
“Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare.” – Audre Lorde Coping with the State of the World These days, I find that I’m spending a lot of time talking with clients about the importance of self-preservation and how we can best cope with the state […]
We know that now, more than ever, it’s important to create space for yourself to just relax and unwind. To help with that I’m sharing our latest playlist dedicated to relaxation. This playlist ends with a special song by Emmanuel Green called “A Better Tomorrow” which I think might give you a little bit more […]
When the news of Ahmaud Arbery’s death became widespread and public, I can’t say that I was surprised. I was shocked that a video of this man’s last moments on earth was circulating widely on the internet. As a Black man I was stunned. As a therapist, I was immediately concerned. Coping in the Age […]
Have you ever experienced a song or movie that changed your life? We definitely have! In our most recent episode, hosts Jor-El and Rachel talk about some of the most meaningful media they’ve experienced in their lives (+ some listener submissions!). We hope that you enjoy this fun episode as we share some of our […]
Have you been curious about how to get started in therapy, but felt unsure about how to do it? Have no fear – we’re here to answer your questions! In our latest episode Rachel and Jor-El take on this listener submitted question on how to get started in therapy. They cover everything from how to […]
