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Losing a Job, Losing Yourself? How IFS Can Help Rebuild After a Layoff
By Dr. Manizeh Raza For many of us, our work is a big part of our identity. When a layoff hits, the loss often impacts us deeply. It can...
Dr. Manizeh Raza
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Surviving This B****** - What Science, Psychology, and I Have to Say About Resilience
By Anthony Guerrero Short, MPH MS Ok we’ve made it through 100 days. Look around and take a deep breath and try to find peace or solace...
Anthony Guerrero
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The Urgent Need to Preserve Gender-Affirming Care for Our Youth
by Dr. Louis V. Haynes and Anthony Guerrero Short, MPH MS Photo by Katie Rainbow 🏳️🌈: https://www.pexels.com/photo/a-pride-flag-drawn-...
Dr. Louis V. Haynes
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"Summer Body" Ready: Managing the Pressures of Body Image
Spring is here, which means summer is just around the corner! When you think about summer, do you feel any pressure about your body...
Lamson Li, Clinical Intern
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Why DEI Is Essential to Ethical Mental Health Care—And What We Lose Without It
by Dr. Louis V. Haynes and Dr. Diana Hinojosa Across the United States, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives are under...
Dr. Louis V. Haynes
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Self-Care During Times of Sociopolitical Turbulence
Hey all, Dr. Haynes here. For both therapists and clients, the current political climate feels dark, catastrophic, and foreboding. The...
Dr. Louis V. Haynes
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Myths About Boundaries
It’s pretty common to hear people talk about boundaries in relationships all over social media, especially now around Valentine’s Day....
Arete Caldwell
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What Exactly is Mindful Journaling?
Chances are that at some point in your life, in or out of therapy, you’ve had people suggest you take to keeping a journal. For many...
Spencer Dimmick
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Asexuality and Aromanticism - A Different Kind of Love
As we approach Valentine’s Day, I think it’s important to talk a little about one of the lesser-known LGBTQIA+ identities. Asexuality is...
Spencer Dimmick
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Balancing Cultures and Emotions: Navigating Relationships in a Korean American Journey
by Paul Kang, LPC It feels like we spend a lot of our time scrolling on social media. I know I do. Some messages I often see while...
Paul Kang
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Breaking Free: Unveiling the Hidden Toll of Homophobia, Transphobia, and Binary Gender Constraints
As we celebrate Pride month, I am alarmed, angry, and saddened with the surge of anti-LGBTQ legislation that has emerged across the...
Dr. Louis V. Haynes
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Black History Month: My Responsibility as a Non-Black Person
by Anissa Garcia, LPC The month of February marks the beginning of Black history month. During this month we celebrate and acknowledge...
Anissa Garcia, LPC
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“Pongase las Pilas”: A moment of reflection to honor Hispanic Heritage month
Dr. Diana Hinojosa I grew up in the Little Village neighborhood in Chicago, a Mexican-American community full of life, struggle, and...
Dr. Diana Hinojosa
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The pride is right
by Sam Bennett, LPC Each June, for Pride Month, many people around the world celebrate the diversity and inclusion of the LGBTQIA+...
Sam Bennett, LPC
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Taking back our narrative: Women and empowerment
by Sam Bennett, LPC and Louis V. Haynes, PsyD Why are women twice as likely to be diagnosed with anxiety and depression as men? Why are...
Sam Bennett, LPC
4 min read
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