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As a therapist, I value thoughtfulness and authenticity when I work within the intricacies of that which is the human experience. To take in the profound weight of racism in this country, which has infected us all with either incomprehensible injustice or undeserved contentment, requires the same, if not more, consideration. In doing so, I […]
“You care too much.” “Just move on.” “Why do you put up with that?” If you’ve ever had to explain the severe ups and downs of your relationship to friends and family members, you’ve likely heard these comments before. Women are commonly conceived as nurturing caretakers. They often have to learn how to assert themselves […]
By Natalie Russell It is so easy to be wrecked with, rarely do we extend ourselves the conviction that we are a force that can wreck. In moments when we feel intensely, we label ourselves as reckless. We start to fear ourselves. We start to fear feeling. The moment that fear begins to creep in […]
By Lindsey Arens It’s that time of year again. Resolution time. January 1st , 2019, is just around the corner. Now is about the time when I start hearing people contemplating on the New Years Resolutions they plan to put into place for next year. Along with the resolution, I almost undoubtedly hear: “and this […]
By Emily Keeling & Natalie Russell How did she ultimately survive? She knew she deserved more. Driven, she aggressively pursued the goals of her life. She possessed an understanding of the world and developed self-compassion, but what good was any of that without strength? The ability to stare down adversity and take action. The difference […]
By: Deborah Lukovich Have you had your mid-life crisis yet? Have you fallen out of love with the man you pledged your life to? Do you hate being a lawyer but wonder how you would pay the bills doing something you’re passionate about? Do you feel lost now that your kids have left for college […]
By: Chelsea Gloeckner Vacation is a time to enjoy yourself, relax with friends and family, seek adventure, and rejuvenate. Vacation is not the time to be worried or anxious about food and sticking to a particular way of eating. On vacation, you want to feel: Energized Satisfied Well-rested Hydrated Positive To make sure you feel […]
By Natalie Russell It was my first year in the clinical psychology doctorate program; yet despite this being the achievement of my lifetime, I was deeply unhappy, empty, depleted, and un-inspired. I started mindlessly scrolling through Instagram to distract myself. I happened to come across a quote that stated, “do the work that feeds your […]
By Melissa Hale A few months ago, I booked a last minute vacation to the Caribbean with my best friend from high school. You see, my favorite band was playing at a five-day Caribbean music festival and I felt the world might end if I didn’t go. I begged my husband, Nick, to attend with […]
By Emily Keeling Hope: to cherish a desire with anticipation. Synonyms include: aspiration, desire, wish, and ambition. When my mother was diagnosed with cancer for the second time in 2014, every one of my waking moments was consumed by hope. Hope became somewhat of a “frenemy” to me. Always around, instilling visions of a life […]