Finding the right mental health counselor can be a daunting task. With so many options available, how do you know which counselor is right for you? There are a few things you need to pay attention to: personality, therapy modality, and lived experience. research shows that the fit between the client and the counselor is […]
Building rapport is a process of developing a relationship with someone based on mutual trust, respect, and understanding. It's something we do all the time in our everyday lives - with our friends, family, co-workers, and strangers. When it comes to building rapport in a therapy session, there are some additional considerations. Mental health can be […]
Intent vs. Impact. It's a debate that has been around for centuries, and it doesn't seem like it will be going away any time soon. What is more important in communication? Intent, or impact? Well, to answer that question, we first need to define each word. Intent refers to what you thought you were doing. […]
When you think of Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT), what comes to mind? Probably dogs, right? Dogs are the most common type of animal used in Animal Assisted Therapy, but they're not the only one. Any animal can be used in AAT, as long as it is calm and has been trained to help people with […]
Grief is a difficult topic to discuss in the workplace, but it's an essential conversation to have. It's important for employers and employees alike to understand grief and how it manifests itself. Grief comes in many forms, and there are different stages that people go through when they're grieving. Knowing these stages can be helpful, […]
There's been a lot of talk lately about the importance of empowering black women. But what does that mean, exactly? And why is it so important? When you empower black women, you're not just helping them - you're also helping yourself. Historically, Black women have always been one of the most powerful groups not only […]
Taking a risk is something essential for building a practice or business. So many therapists think that the best thing to help people in their communities is to "play it safe". I disagree and will even double down. The best thing for community development is not playing it safe. It is being moral, ethical, and […]
Transgender transitioning can be emotionally, culturally, socially, and physically difficult. We know it's difficult to navigate and we are here to help with the entire process.There are two major topics to be discussed: HRT and Surgery. We will discuss both topics here, but please note, this is not exhaustive and should not take the place […]
Growth means risk. How much are you willing to risk? How much are you interested in growing?
I wanted to take a moment and talk a little about the importance of business persons practicing mindfulness. But, what does that even mean. We hear phrases like "have a practice" or "what's your practice" all the time. Actually sitting down and hammering out a routine that is going to be perfect for you as […]