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The Hidden Struggle: Chronic Illness, Medical Trauma, and Mental Health
Living with a chronic illness means more than just managing symptoms—it’s an ongoing journey that affects every aspect of life. The unpredictability, pain, and limitations can take a toll on mental health, making it hard to feel like yourself. For many, past medical...
The Similarities and Differences of Working as a Therapist and a Server
Working as a therapist and as a server might seem like two completely different career paths, but they share more similarities than one might expect. Both roles require excellent communication skills, emotional intelligence, and the ability to handle stressful...
The Balancing Act: Interning as a Therapist While Juggling Two Part-Time Jobs
Interning as a therapist is an essential step in building a career in mental health, but it comes with its fair share of challenges. Add two part-time jobs to the mix, and life becomes a delicate balancing act. While the journey is undoubtedly exhausting, it also...
Navigating the Storm: Coping with the Sudden Loss of a Loved One
The sudden loss of someone close can upend your world, leaving you with a profound sense of shock, disbelief, and overwhelming grief. When death comes unexpectedly, it challenges our understanding of life and forces us to confront deep emotional wounds. While the...
How mindfulness prepares us to die
What happens when we fall apart? When we are surrounded by change, the only constant there is, and pain, the only thing we know for certain we will experience in life? We often turn to temporary satisfaction and run away from suffering. After all, this is a basic...
Music in Therapy
Have you ever had the worst morning ever, but then one song changes your whole day around? Have you heard an artist and thought to yourself “how are they writing about my life so well?” Have you made a playlist for an exciting celebration, or perhaps to process a...