some thoughts from our team
Chronic Health Conditions and Psychotherapy
As someone who lives with IC, I share a particular proximity to the psychological, social, and emotional challenges that IC has woven into daily living. The impacts of IC have seeped into every facet of my life, just as I know it has for many others who were diagnosed (or not yet received a diagnosis) with this condition they never expected, and certainly never asked for. In becoming a therapist, we are encouraged to sort through the experiences and locate the communities that are important to us so that we can tailor our efforts accordingly, so that we can tether our practice to passions and beliefs we hold tightly to our chests. I am deeply aware of the need for IC to be better recognized and tended to in medical practice (Advocacy! Advocacy! Advocacy!), and I also see the gap where psychotherapy services are critical to holistic treatment and care, yet not being recognized as such quite yet. It’s my goal to see this change.
Nervous System Narratives
Nervous System Narratives - how our nervous systems are primed to learn and process information during seasons of rest. Summer may just be the best time for mental health therapy.
Emotions Assessment
One of my favorite things to do with clients is what I like to call an “Emotions Assessment”. Essentially, we want to learn - where & how you wee exposed to, and learned about, your emotions. This can support us in identifying any maladaptive patterns of thought that may be keeping you from a much more enriching relationship with your emotions.
It’s Almost Black History Month
It’s almost that time again…Black History Month. A month intended to highlight and celebrate all that is black history and culture.
However, if you’re a black person you may be anxiously awaiting inappropriate requests for free labor from your job, neighbors, or other community.
A Brief Black History of Mental Health Care
…Also for clarification, it took 2020 for people and organizations to start issuing apologies for racial traumas, and atrocities that began literal centuries ago. This may bring up the notion of “performative justice” when in reality, actualized justice is what is so desperately needed.
February Resolutions?
You know that you can start a new intention, you can create a new habit - right now?
WHO do you want to be?
HOW do you want to experience your life?
WHAT is most important to you?