True solidarity with the LGBTQIA+ community extends far beyond rainbow flags and Pride Month celebrations. It requires ongoing commitment to advocacy, education, and the creation of genuinely inclusive spaces where all individuals can thrive authentically
If you struggle with setting healthy boundaries and want to create an adaptive framework for your relationships, it may take practice and patience to strike the right balance, especially if you have never seen this modeled in your own home
Have you ever felt like you're taking two steps forward and one step back in therapy? You've been doing the work. You’ve been consistent and are starting to say, "I'm right back where I started. Haven't I processed this already?
In the face of intersecting oppressions, Black women are often carrying not only their own burdens but those of their families and communities as well. As Audre Lorde reminds us, self care for Black women isn't merely a luxury—it's "an act of political warfare" in a world that has historically demanded their sacrifice and service to others.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a public health issue that can have a profound impact on individuals, especially in Black and Brown communities where the prevalence of trauma is often higher. This can lead to feelings of pessimism, anxiety about the future, and a deep-rooted fear that things will never improve. However, it is essential to understand that healing is possible, and seeking a culturally affirming therapist can be a crucial step in the recovery process.
Surviving the impacts of ongoing racial trauma can feel like trying to swim with one hand holding a sink stone. You have to work twice as hard to keep yourself afloat, and it’s exhausting. Racial trauma sits beneath the skin of Black, Indigenous and People of Color, and it comes with an enormous weight that gets heavier each day.
While the whole world manages health concerns related to the pandemic, African Americans and Asian Americans have the extra burden of trauma due to racialized violence. After the March 19th shooting in an Atlanta spa and six Asian women dead, people were again reminded of the evil that was always present.
True solidarity with the LGBTQIA+ community extends far beyond rainbow flags and Pride Month celebrations. It requires ongoing commitment to advocacy, education, and the creation of genuinely inclusive spaces where all individuals can thrive authentically
If you struggle with setting healthy boundaries and want to create an adaptive framework for your relationships, it may take practice and patience to strike the right balance, especially if you have never seen this modeled in your own home
Have you ever felt like you're taking two steps forward and one step back in therapy? You've been doing the work. You’ve been consistent and are starting to say, "I'm right back where I started. Haven't I processed this already?
In the face of intersecting oppressions, Black women are often carrying not only their own burdens but those of their families and communities as well. As Audre Lorde reminds us, self care for Black women isn't merely a luxury—it's "an act of political warfare" in a world that has historically demanded their sacrifice and service to others.
Understanding the intricate relationship between our loving relationships and how they impact our mental health is essential for fostering healthy relationships and a more balanced emotional well-being.
The truth is, many of us have faced difficult moments this year. Whether it’s been personal loss, professional setbacks, or unexpected life challenges, it’s easy to feel disillusioned or overwhelmed. But as Chadwick Boseman wisely said, “The struggles along the way are only meant to shape you for your purpose.”
