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Disorders + Conditions
Intrusive Thoughts & Why We Have Them
From the moment you get up in the morning until your head hits the pillow, your mind produces an average of 70,000 thoughts. There are 86,400 seconds in a day, so that’s a lot of thoughts! Because we live in a…
Suicidal Ideation In Millennial Women Of Color
Life can be difficult. Work, dating, marriage, raising children, and losing loved ones. Sometimes, the pains of life can be so intense that an individual wants to do something harmful to end that pain. But what happens before then? Are…
A Quick Guide To Trauma Responses: Fight, Flight, Freeze, Fawn
How The Body Responds To Trauma We’ve all been in situations where our bodies seem to react – or not react – before we even get a chance to think. A car suddenly stops in front of you, so you…
How To Identify And Cope With PTSD Triggers
What Is PTSD? Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a psychiatric disorder that often occurs in people who have experienced or witnessed traumatic events. These events include, but are not limited to, wartime trauma, serious accidents, natural disasters, and sexual violence….
What Is Complex PTSD From Childhood Trauma?
Amidst messy bedsheets and pitch-black darkness, the actor on our TV screen sits up, gasping for air with his forehead glistening in sweat. His nightmare hinted at battlefield explosions and desperate yells. The audience immediately assumes that 1) he was…
6 Types Of Narcissism And How To Identify A Narcissist
What Is Narcissism? The term “narcissist” has become a big buzzword. It’s often thrown into casual conversations to describe someone with a dangerous obsession with themselves. This idea isn’t far from the truth, but we must delineate everyday narcissistic behavior…
The Different Types Of OCD And Effective Treatment Options
Often when people think of a person with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) they picture a person hyper-focused on the need to be neat, almost to perfection. While cleanliness is next to godliness and this may be one aspect of OCD, it…
Living With High Functioning Anxiety As A Woman Of Color
What is High-Functioning Anxiety? Chaos. Storms. Deep Breathing. It’s no secret that every day women of color are superhumans not afforded the luxury of roles in Marvel movies. Quiet as it’s kept, the rest of the world is blessed to…
Strategies + Therapies
How To Decide If Online Therapy Is Right For You
Thinking about working with a therapist can be a difficult concept to consider. When you factor in personal, financial, and cultural factors, the barriers can feel insurmountable. It is a deeply personal decision and often comes with many questions. Is…
How To Cope With Sadness
Earlier this week my brother said to me that he was feeling a bit stressed and was unsure of how to navigate his online schooling. My initial response in my head was “you’re 15, what could you possibly be stressed…
How To Find A Culturally Sensitive Therapist
When you hear the word “therapist,” the first image that pops up might be a quiet old man sitting on a couch, taking notes with his pen. Or you may imagine a white woman on an ottoman, a woven shawl…
How To Identify And Cope With PTSD Triggers
What Is PTSD? Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a psychiatric disorder that often occurs in people who have experienced or witnessed traumatic events. These events include, but are not limited to, wartime trauma, serious accidents, natural disasters, and sexual violence….
How Mindfulness Exercises Can Improve How You Manage Stress
Mindfulness. Mindfulness exercises. What’s the first thing that comes to your mind when you think of it? Some people think of ritualistic yoga practices, meditation, and prayer. Others think of being more present, breathwork, and therapy techniques. Yet, the beautiful…
Hot Girl Summer: Affirmations, Perception, And Positive Self Talk
“It’s a Hot Girl Summer, so you know she got it lit.” Megan Thee Stallion took over 2019 with her lyrics of female empowerment, infamous dance moves, and beliefs on environmental protection. Another thing she’s commonly known for is popular…
How To Cope With Grieving The Loss Of Your Personal Life Due To The Pandemic
It’s strange to think that 2020 started just like any other year. Tons of people crammed shoulder to shoulder in Times Square, crowded arena sports, hand-holding, and a fairly mild usage of hand sanitizer. Since March of last year, it’s…
Setting Boundaries About Emotional Dumping With Your Loved Ones
What Is Emotional Dumping? We’ve all been there: you’re minding your own business when you receive a text, phone call, or (god-forbid) FaceTime call from that one friend or family member. You already know how this is going to play…
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