How to Maintain Friendships When Feeling Depressed, Anxious, Etc…
Friendship is a beautiful thing—childhood friends, friends from school or college days, friendships formed through work, and other stages of life.
Why Every American Should CARE About Black History Month
/in CARE Counseling, Identity, Issues de Jour, News, Social Issues /by MarketingHistory Matters. Black Lives Matter. Dr. Carter G. Woodson, influential author, editor, publisher, and historian (December 1875 – April 1950), is known as the “Father of Black History”. One the biggest challenges US/importance-black-history is how to stay engaged beyond the month of February.
No Name Calling Week
/in Anxiety, CARE Counseling, CARING for the Community, Clinician Resources, Depression, Depression + Anxiety, Emotional Trauma, LGBTQ+, Mental Health, Parenting, Self-Esteem, Social Issues /by MarketingNo Name Calling Week (January 18th- 22nd, 2021) falls during the same week of the presidential inauguration and is just weeks before Twin Cities educators are preparing for the transition to classroom learning for K-5th grade students.
Being Mindful and Compassionate in Tough Conversations
/in Ambiguous Loss / Sense of Self, Anxiety, Couples Counseling, Death of a Loved One, Depression, Disordered Eating, Divorce, Domestic Violence/Abuse, Emotional Trauma, Family Counseling, Grief & Loss, LGBTQ+, Long Term Illness, Mental Health, Parenting, Post-Partum & Pre-Partum Depression, Race, Ethnicity & Cultural Identity, Relationship Issues, Sexual Addictions / Pornography, Sexual Function / Dysfunction, Sleep, Social Issues, Substance Use & Addiction, Telehealth, Trauma, Traumatic Loss / Suicide /by See author information belowTough conversations often create discomfort and can lead to avoidance. There may be reluctance to speak up due to fear of consequences. What will people think? How do I manage my own anxiety? Consider for a moment that remaining silent during tough conversations also communicates a message. What message do you wish to convey?
Why is Therapy Valuable?
/in Anxiety, CARE Counseling, Depression, Grief & Loss, Health + Sleep, Identity, Mental Health, Premarital Counseling, Relationships & Self-Care, Self-Care, Self-Esteem, Self-Harm, Social Issues, Suicidal Thoughts, Trauma /by MarketingImagine success…becoming the best version of yourself. That is one of the many amazing benefits of therapy. Since mental illness alters a person’s thoughts, feelings, and/ or behaviors in distinct ways, therapy helps one gain better control of these areas.
Ambiguous Grief
/in Ambiguous Loss / Sense of Self, CARE Counseling, CARING for the Community, Family, Grief & Loss, Mental Health, Social Issues /by MarketingHow are you coping this holiday season? In response to the latest restrictions involving social gatherings and measures that have been taken in general to stay safe with Coronavirus, things will look much different this year.
Masks + Hidden Identity
/in CARE Counseling, CARING for the Community, Identity, LGBTQ+, Mental Health, Relationships & Self-Care, Self-Care, Social Issues /by MarketingThe sad fact is that individuals in the LGBTQ+ community often feel as if they are wearing a “mask” every day of the year. Imagine what it would be like to feel that your true identity was hidden–feeling pressure to conform, especially when it often does not feel safe to express your gender identity or sexual orientation.
7 Step Holiday Self-CARE Plan
/in CARE Counseling, Depression + Anxiety, Health + Sleep, Identity, Issues de Jour, Mental Health, News, Relationships & Self-Care, Social Issues /by See author information belowThe Holidays can be a stressful time. Here is a list of 7 things to remember to help with Self-CARE.
To Strengthen the Community:
/in CARING for the Community, Mental Health, Social Issues /by See author information belowTo Strengthen the Community:
We asked our staff to pick an organization that we could make a donation to on their behalf. We are speechless as we read through the list and think about all the people that have been impacted with their selection.
Allies and Agents of Social Change
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