Feeling Connected During Times of Physical Separation
It can be hard to feel like you are still connected when physically separated from loved ones. Finding ways to feel connected even during physical distance can help aid in coping.
Autophobia: The Fear of Being Alone
Autophobia = fear of being alone. Autophobia is not recognized as an official diagnosis but falls within the category of a situational phobia, triggered by the fear of being alone or being lonely.
Awareness vs Acceptance for Autism
World Autism Awareness Day is observed this year on Sunday, April 2nd, 2023, and the entire month of April is focused on autism acceptance.
Mandated Reporting: Considerations for Providers Working with Children in the BIPOC Community
Since Black and Native American children are disproportionately reported and involved in child protective services in Minnesota, reading literature on topics such as systemic racism, ways to help break cycles and help children thrive, family preservation, kinship care, and building on the strengths of families is the first of many systems towards systemic change for everyone who works with children, but especially important when working with the BIPOC community.
“Systems” Involvement and Preservation of Black Families in Minnesota
As an early career mental health therapist, I worked predominantly with Black families with children who were involved in the “system” Most referrals for mental health evaluations and therapy came directly from the county for children working with child protective services (CPS) or juvenile probation.
Timelines of Life Expectations: Where do these come from?
Is where you’re at right now consistent with expectations—either of yourself or others?
Reframing Ageism
Ageism is discrimination against older people due to negative and inaccurate stereotypes.
Gratitude and Giving Back at Work
It feels good to feel valued for not only the work that you do but for who you are as a person—to feel supported, encouraged, and inspired to become the best version of yourself.
Different types of Trauma: Collective, Historical, Generational
Understanding different types of trauma can help healthcare providers take into consideration a more holistic approach to healing as part of trauma-informed-care. Let’s look at three different types of traumas: collective, historical, and generational.
Healing from Collective, Historical, and Inter-generational Traumas
Seeking out the voices from individuals who research, work with, and live in marginalized, and underserved communities helps provide a model for healing from trauma that is more representative to needs of those who are impacted by collective, historical, and/or inter-generational trauma.
