Posted by: Ronnie Ali The first part of this 3 part series outlined your rights while accessing mental health therapy. The second part was about what ought to happen in the therapy room when you’re talking about oppression. Finally, here are some of my ideas about “healing” and accessing a “therapeutic state of mind” outside […]

Posted by: Ronnie Ali When I’ve asked clients what brings them to therapy, they often tell me they want to “feel better.” Upon clarification, they say that they don’t want to have unpleasant feelings anymore, or that they’d like to be more in control of them. These unpleasant feelings are associated with anger, sadness, guilt, […]

Posted by: Unison This three-part series is about mental health therapy with QT BIPOC communities, what it looks like when its accessible, and what to look out for when you feel that something isn’t quite right. My hope is that this information can help you balance the distrust that you may naturally feel about therapy […]

Posted by: Unison There are certainly many benefits social media gives us: it helps us stay in touch with our loved ones—and social connectivity does contribute to positive health outcomes! Social media also puts news creation and distribution in our hands and, in doing that, has contributed to significant social movements by providing voice to […]

Posted by: Unison Brain fog is not a medical or scientific term. It’s a term used for specific symptoms that can affect cognitive abilities. The symptoms are usually linked to an underlying condition or an enervating lifestyle habit. While there is no one contributing factor, it is important to understand which symptoms might be affecting you.  Common […]

Posted by: Unison In times of uncertainty, it can feel like we’re stranded on an Island with no way off. It can feel overwhelming and cause feelings of anxiety, worry and defeat. This #SelfcareSunday, we’re sharing five simple mindset shifts that can help calm the waves of emotion in times of stress. Start by grounding yourself. Take […]

Posted by: Michelle Titian With 7 years of sobriety under my belt, I have come to recognize how incredibly grateful I am for my life. As a singer-songwriter, I often reflect back to when I was in active addiction, and how incredibly bound I was by fear.  Funny enough, they say “the truth shall set […]