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Did you know? Globally, over 800,000 people die from suicide every year. If your loved one almost became one of these statistics, you may feel overwhelmed with emotions. Or, you might feel crippled in trying to decide where to go from here. How do you support someone you love after their suicide attempt? Is it a…
A microaggression is a statement, action, or incident regarded as an instance of indirect, subtle, or unintentional discrimination against members of a marginalized group such as a racial or ethnic minority. These can at times be communicated verbally or nonverbally. As people of color, we all probably have at least one instance where we’ve encountered…
What is Self-Care? We are all aware self-care has become extremely popular over the past few years. It’s often associated with images of spa days, massages, shopping, and vacations. Others have used self-care and coping interchangeably, but they are not the same. What is self-care exactly? Self-care is any activity performed to maintain mental, emotional,…
After the “national awakening” to experiences of racial injustice, a debate sparked about the “correct or appropriate” way to honor police brutality victims or protest racial inequality. Some argue protesting SHOULD be done in a “respectful”, peaceful manner only. While others believe protests can be nonviolent or violent. The stages of grief is a familiar…
The past few days have been…hard. Honestly, there are no words that can grasp the series of emotions so many people are feeling. I’m referring to the near-fatal shooting of Jacob Blake, an African-American male, by a White American police officer in Kenosha, WI. This will not be a discussion of the shooting or the…
How To Find A Culturally Competent Therapist Typically, before therapy officially begins, there is a consultation between the client and potential therapist. The meeting is an opportunity for the client to express their needs and for the therapist to assess the client’s needs and their ability to address them. One topic that is rarely discussed…
How To Process Racial Trauma I ignored Ahmaud Arbery’s murder when it was announced in February. Shortly thereafter, a well-known social justice organizer called the African American community and associated allies to demand justice for Ahmaud Arbery’s murder. I refused the invitation and told myself, “nothing is going to happen, nothing ever happens” and continued…
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