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Microaggressions and the Therapeutic Space
Microaggressions, Race, Therapy, Therapeutic Space, Unconscious Bias, Addressing Race in Therapy, Microaggressions in Therapy Erica Smith Microaggressions, Race, Therapy, Therapeutic Space, Unconscious Bias, Addressing Race in Therapy, Microaggressions in Therapy Erica Smith

Microaggressions and the Therapeutic Space

How do microaggressions effect mental health? If you can feel the effect of years of “micro” moments, ask for help. See a therapist, talk about it, process through it, and learn to see yourself as enough…A therapist Not understanding or having knowledge of another culture/group/identity, is not an excuse to make assumptions and behave accordingly.

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Quarantine Mentality vs. Compassion Mentality
Erica Smith Erica Smith

Quarantine Mentality vs. Compassion Mentality

It’s all right and it’s all wrong for someone. Productivity vs relaxing, guilt vs grief - I have seen all of the memes/GIFs/quotes/tweets related to how we should and shouldn’t be during this season. The reality is - they are all right and they are all wrong for someone.

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The One Where I Went [Back] to Therapy
Erica Smith Erica Smith

The One Where I Went [Back] to Therapy

Yes, this is exhausting. Yes, this has caused tension in relationships because I forget that not working is often more valuable. Without excessive practice, I am guilty of defining the purpose of rest as “the charger for working better the next day”. Cue - my therapist.

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