Only when we are
brave enough to explore the darkness will we
discover the infinite power of our light.
– Brené Brown
Blog
September is National Suicide Prevention Month
Did you know that we lose over 800,000 people a year to suicide? What we know, is that suicide is not caused by one event. There are multiple factors that go into a person’s decision to take their life. Becoming familiar with risk factors and warning signs may help us...
Wellness Includes Mental Health as Well as Physical Health
Mental health is just as important as physical health, and they can often go hand in hand. Focusing on improving your mental health could help you reduce symptoms caused by stress, feel more positive, and get the most out of life. It is, therefore, essential not to...
Black Love
Black Love Did you know there is a day of the year reserved for celebrating Black Marriage? Some people are not aware of the day or its significance, but it really does exist. Black Marriage Day started in 2003 and is celebrated March 22nd every year. The day is...
Reflecting on 2020…positively moving into 2021
Within the first quarter of 2020, COVID-19 was declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern, and the death toll by racism continued to rise. Fast forward almost a year later, the virus and racial injustice are still a prevalent part of our lives, in...
Therapy in the Black Community
If you’re black, it is likely that you have ingested any number of narratives about therapy and its significance (or lack thereof) in our community. Perhaps, you’ve had loved ones tell you, “You don’t need therapy, just pray about it” or “What happens in this family...
4 Mental Health Benefits of Yoga
There’s a lot of buzz around yoga these days. So what’s the big deal? I think part of what has made yoga so popular is that it is more than just a workout. It is also a mindfulness practice, which offers benefits for mind and body. As a therapist, I want to share...
Eating for Your Mind
When digging into the connection between body and mind, many people consider the impact of their mental health on the way they eat. The first culprit is often “emotional eating”, which is loosely defined as eating for reasons other than to satisfy hunger, and is often...
Self-Care or Selfish…what’s your take?
Your life probably fluctuates between periods of order and organization, and moments of chaos. Deadlines, meetings, personal struggles, issues at home, and numerous commitments may consume you. Time flies by, life keeps happening, and eventually you’re left feeling...
5 Ways to Reduce Anxiety
What is anxiety? Anxiety is a feeling of worry, nervousness, or discomfort, typically about an upcoming event or something with an unclear outcome. Anxiety isn’t always a bad thing. This feeling can motivate us to do something important or signal us to take...
Personal Needs vs Relationship Needs
Relationships, by definition, require two or more people to connect for a purpose or state of being. Early in relationships, two people come together as individuals with needs and a sense of who they are. In order for the relationship to grow and thrive, relationship...
How to Manage the Stress of the Holidays
The holiday season tends to be one of the busiest times of the year for many people. It's a time when you may have to attend family functions as well as entertain at your home. It also tends to be one of the more expensive times of the year due to all the gift giving...
Are We Normal?
One of the first questions couples ask after all of the introductions have been done and paperwork completed is: “Are we normal?” I usually wait for it, because I know at some point one or both will ask the question. The question comes loaded with fear, worry, and...
