Category: General
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When the Shadows Speak: A Reflection for Spooky Season
October arrives cloaked in mystery.. shorter days, longer nights, the scent of fallen leaves and candle smoke drifting through the air. The world begins to turn inward. It’s a season of transition, where what was once alive and bright gives way to quiet, darkness, and rest. Halloween, with its ghosts and ghouls, invites us to…
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Preventing Burnout Before the Holidays Hit
September has a way of sneaking up on us. Summer tends to feel slower, lighter, and more open, and even if you’re still working, there’s a different rhythm to the season. Then suddenly, the air changes, the days get shorter, and schedules fill back up almost overnight. Kids go back to school, workplaces push to…
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Why Now is the Smartest Time to Start Therapy (Before the Back-to-School & Holiday Rush)
Have you ever noticed how much lighter life can feel in the summer? The sun is out, the days are longer, and we naturally spend more time outside. Schedules are looser, there’s more room for rest, and our moods often get a boost from the warmth and light. Many of us feel a little more…
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Whose Freedom? A Mental Health Lens on July 4th
July 4th is framed as a celebration of freedom: we got to cookouts, fireworks, parades, see flags waving proudly in red, white, and blue. It’s meant to symbolize independence, liberty, and a collective pride in our national identity. But for many of us, especially those of us who are queer, trans, disabled, Black, Indigenous, people…
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PNC’s Women in Business Week
Today I had the opportunity to virtually attend a seminar hosted by PNC featuring the Hoda Kotb, as part of their Women in Business Week. Hoda, known for her insight and engaging storytelling, shared valuable insights that resonated with me– and I’m sure everyone else in attendance. Here are some key takeaways from her speech…
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Mental Health Needs More Than Just Awareness
Each May, Mental Health Awareness Month invites us to reflect, learn, and speak up about mental well-being. We see posts reminding us to “check in on your friends” and campaigns urging us to “end the stigma.” These are important steps—awareness helps normalize conversations and makes it easier for people to seek help. But as a…
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Putting Decolonized Therapy Into Practice
“Decolonize your practice” is a phrase we’re seeing more and more in therapeutic and wellness spaces. But for many people, it can feel vague or trendy—like just another buzzword with no clear application. And yet, if we take it seriously, decolonizing mental health invites us into something deep, radical, and necessary: a reimagining of how…
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Women’s History Month: Why We Must Keep Being Loud
Every March, we celebrate Women’s History Month—a time to honor the achievements, resilience, and contributions of women throughout history. It’s a moment to reflect on how far we’ve come, to acknowledge the barriers that remain, and, most importantly, to reaffirm our commitment to pushing forward. But let’s be clear: Women’s History Month is not just…
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New Year, New You? Debunking the Pressure to Reinvent Yourself
As the calendar turns to January, we’re bombarded with messages about starting fresh, becoming a “new you,” and leaving our old selves behind. While the idea of self-improvement is admirable, the pressure to reinvent ourselves completely each year can often feel overwhelming, unrealistic, and even counterproductive. Let’s unpack why this “New Year, New You” mantra…
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Navigating Election Stress: Self-Care Tips
Election season is here, and for many of us, it brings stress and uncertainty. When so much is at stake—especially for minorities and marginalized communities whose rights are on the line—it’s natural to feel heightened emotions. The impact of these decisions goes beyond policies; it touches personal lives and communities, making self-care and community support…
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