If you’re feeling the December pressure to become a completely different person by January 1st, you’re not alone. Many people searching for therapy at this time of the year feel overwhelmed by the idea of ‘starting over.’ And maybe the new year isn’t about joining the gym, starting over, or giving into the pressure to change. Maybe it’s about going deeper to see what parts of you are worth leaning into more.
We’ve all been there: either there’s that one family member who we dread seeing, even if it’s only once a year, or that one story that continues to be retold that triggers frustration, anxiety or anger. Sometimes spending the holidays with the family can feel like being dragged into a play you didn’t ask to be in.
Caregiving is an act of profound love, but it also comes with an incredible amount of responsibility, which can lead to overwhelming stress.
Caring for yourself isn’t optional when you’re a caregiver; it’s medically necessary.
Too many in our community are carrying untold stories of pain, trauma, and despair, and too often, they’re suffering in silence without access to the mental health support that could save their lives. The time has come to have honest conversations about mental health as a critical suicide prevention strategy that acknowledges both our cultural strengths and the systemic challenges to create pathways to healing that feel authentic and accessible to our community
If you’re feeling the December pressure to become a completely different person by January 1st, you’re not alone. Many people searching for therapy at this time of the year feel overwhelmed by the idea of ‘starting over.’ And maybe the new year isn’t about joining the gym, starting over, or giving into the pressure to change. Maybe it’s about going deeper to see what parts of you are worth leaning into more.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a public health issue that can have a profound impact on individuals, especially in Black and Brown communities where the prevalence of trauma is often higher. This can lead to feelings of pessimism, anxiety about the future, and a deep-rooted fear that things will never improve. However, it is essential to understand that healing is possible, and seeking a culturally affirming therapist can be a crucial step in the recovery process.
Based on the dangers and circumstances Black people faced, it’s understandable why acknowledging and validating feelings, seemed like a luxury we couldn’t afford. Fortunately, much of that is changing as many throughout the diaspora are looking for ways to heal generational trauma and are finding ways to create safe spaces to heal themselves and their relationships.
Surviving the impacts of ongoing racial trauma can feel like trying to swim with one hand holding a sink stone. You have to work twice as hard to keep yourself afloat, and it’s exhausting. Racial trauma sits beneath the skin of Black, Indigenous and People of Color, and it comes with an enormous weight that gets heavier each day.
If you’re feeling the December pressure to become a completely different person by January 1st, you’re not alone. Many people searching for therapy at this time of the year feel overwhelmed by the idea of ‘starting over.’ And maybe the new year isn’t about joining the gym, starting over, or giving into the pressure to change. Maybe it’s about going deeper to see what parts of you are worth leaning into more.
We’ve all been there: either there’s that one family member who we dread seeing, even if it’s only once a year, or that one story that continues to be retold that triggers frustration, anxiety or anger. Sometimes spending the holidays with the family can feel like being dragged into a play you didn’t ask to be in.
Caregiving is an act of profound love, but it also comes with an incredible amount of responsibility, which can lead to overwhelming stress.
Caring for yourself isn’t optional when you’re a caregiver; it’s medically necessary.
Too many in our community are carrying untold stories of pain, trauma, and despair, and too often, they’re suffering in silence without access to the mental health support that could save their lives. The time has come to have honest conversations about mental health as a critical suicide prevention strategy that acknowledges both our cultural strengths and the systemic challenges to create pathways to healing that feel authentic and accessible to our community
True solidarity with the LGBTQIA+ community extends far beyond rainbow flags and Pride Month celebrations. It requires ongoing commitment to advocacy, education, and the creation of genuinely inclusive spaces where all individuals can thrive authentically
If you struggle with setting healthy boundaries and want to create an adaptive framework for your relationships, it may take practice and patience to strike the right balance, especially if you have never seen this modeled in your own home
