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Navigating Transitions Alone: The Unique Journey of Children of Immigrants
Children of immigrants often embark on paths untraveled by their families. Whether it’s attending university, entering a new professional field, or navigating the cultural nuances of life in a different country, these transitions come with their own set of challenges. Often, the weight of being a trailblazer in the family can feel both empowering and…
Inherited Resilience: How BIPOC Communities Thrive Despite Hardships
When we engage in discussions about BIPOC communities, the narrative is often focused around inherited trauma and the lasting scars of historical and ongoing systemic oppression. There’s tremendous value in identifying these traumas – they provide the needed context to help us understand the various challenges we face as BIPOC individuals. However, focusing solely on…
Understanding Body Image and Eating Disorders
In a world saturated with images of false ideals, the pressure to look a certain way can be overwhelming. Images of perceived ‘perfection’ flood our screens, subtly shaping our notions of self-worth and beauty. We are often led to believe that our value is tied to our physical appearance and our weight, which can cause…
The Benefits of Therapy for Men
Therapy for men dismantles cultural barriers to emotional expression, fostering personal growth and healthier relationships. It’s a tool for self-improvement and a ripple effect for societal change.
How To Break Up With Your Friend – And Work On Healing After
Heartbreak isn’t exclusive to romantic relationships. It sneaks into our platonic relationships too, often underplayed and unrecognized. Since friendship breakups aren’t as normalized, many of us don’t know how to navigate them. We may not be able to recognize when we’re ready for a breakup, how to initiate one, or how to heal after. We’re…
Are You Ready For Therapy? Debunking Myths In The BIPOC Community
Psychotherapy is an important part of mental health care. It’s a service that offers valuable tools and strategies that can help process different emotions and navigate life’s challenges. However, a lot of myths and false beliefs about therapy exist, particularly within Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities. These misconceptions can often be barriers…
What It Means To Put Yourself First (And Why It Can Be So Hard)
Prioritizing yourself (especially if you’re from a racialized background) can be challenging, and it’s a skill we can develop to help us live a more fulfilling life.
How to Prioritize Rest and Learn to Do “Nothing”
Have you ever had the experience of being on vacation and feeling like you can’t relax? I know I’ve felt that. I remember once sitting on the beach, the sun beaming down on me, and feeling anxious for some reason. I wasn’t used to doing… nothing. In today’s hustle culture, we often prioritize productivity and…
How To Maintain Your Boundaries As COVID Restrictions Are Lifted
During a pandemic, so much is out of our control that we forget we are autonomous beings! Learn how being a “boundaried” person can help you protect your needs and ease your social and health anxiety.
How To Reconceptualize ‘Time’ To Transform Your Anxiety
We don’t move through time- rather, time moves through us. Read that again! It may just transform the way you view your entire relationship with time. Read to the end for tips on how to use this concept to attune to the present moment.
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