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The Impact of Racism on Your Mental Health

If you’ve been exposed to racism most of your life, chances are you haven’t given much time or thought to how it could impact your mental health. A February 2023 article in The Washington Post shared multiple studies that reported that “racism takes a toll on the brain.” The psychological effects of racism can lead…

Anger, Anxiety, Counseling & Therapy, Current News, Depression

Ways to Process and Cope with Racial Trauma

Racial trauma is real. It’s not just the physical acts of violence, but also the psychological experiences we have witnessing these events in person, on the news, and on our social media feeds and timelines. Checking in on your mental health when you’ve experienced or witnessed acts of racial violence is critical to your personal…

How to Say No like a Boss and Still be a Lady

As women we get so tripped up in being nice that we don’t consider our own needs. We give automatic yeses to situations that require nos. We agonize over saying no. What will they think? What if they think I’m a b*itch? What if they don’t ask me again? runs through our heads. How many…

Anger, Anxiety, Current News, General

Charleston’s Trauma is Our Trauma

I’ve avoided writing and even talking about the massacre in Charleston last week. I was on vacation when I found out and all I wanted to do was stick my head in the sand and pretend that it didn’t happen. And since then the emotions have come in waves for me. From sadness to grief…

Anger, Anxiety, Depression, General, Relationships, Stress

When the Holiday Season Isn’t So Joyful

Grief, depression, financial and employment concerns can make the holiday season less than joyous. It can feel like the darkness will never end. Here’s how to get by until the light returns . . .

Anger, Anxiety, Depression, Family, General, Stress

Unsuspecting Victims of Suicide

The recent suicides of Robin Williams and Karyn Washington remind us of the darkness that some people can’t see their way out of. Whether it’s depression, hopelessness, or mental illness the impact of suicide has a far-reaching effect. Too often the unnamed victims, the families and friends of the deceased are forgotten. Read more ….

Anger, Anxiety, Depression, General, Self-care, Self-esteem, Self-love, Stress

Catch It – Check It – Correct It: 3 Steps to Changing Self-Doubt

Have you ever noticed how easy it is to spend time and energy on something (or someone) that isn’t good for you? Whether it’s seeing the seemingly perfect lives of everyone on Facebook or spending time with someone who constantly complains and criticizes it’s easy to find yourself in a situation that leaves you feeling empty…

Anger, Current News, Depression, General, Stress

Choosing Joy in the Midst of Despair

“Joy does not simply happen to us. We have to choose joy and keep choosing it every day.” Henri Nouwen It may seem odd to consider this on the day that Michael Brown’s family must bury their son. The murder, injustice, and despair can make joy seem impossible or certainly unattainable. And sadly Michael Brown no…

Anger, Anxiety, Self-care, Stress

Give Yourself a Time Out!

So often kids are given a time-out for acting up or acting out. Maybe they’re irritable, tired, or hungry. But as parents, teachers, and eye witnesses know, they just aren’t acting right! So they go to time-out, cool off, take time away from the stressful situation and regroup. There are some simple lessons for us…

Anger, Anxiety, Confidence, Depression, General, Self-care, Self-esteem, Self-love

Silence Prevents Us from Healing – Lessons from Maya Angelou

When I first heard Maya Angelou speak I was captivated by her strength and openness to talk about her life as a Black woman. Yet she spent six years of her life in silence. How many of us within the Black community are living in silence? Keeping secrets that don’t need to be kept, worries…

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