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Why you will never be who you are supposed to be
I find it interesting that developmental research often stops at or before 18 years old. I find it pretty presumptuous to assume that someone knows who they are before they can legally take a sip of alcohol. Even socially, this is reinforced by the life-changing...
Stepping Up: A Stepmother’s Journey
If someone had told me years ago that I would become a full-time stepmother, I would have laughed and been like “No way.” The very idea seemed so distant from my reality. I was living my life, navigating my career and graduate school, and enjoying my relationship,...
My Disability Identity in the Workplace
Hey there! It’s me again, Jenna, your friendly disabled therapist at Works Counseling Center. In my last blog post I wrote about me and what my disability entails to allow you to get to know me more. I wanted to dive deeper into my identity evolution as someone who...
Why I Love Works Counseling Center (and you will too)
A little over two years ago, I was about to sign a contract with a group practice near my home when a respected friend recommended that I interview at Works. I’ll be honest, I did the thing mostly to stay in his good graces; I’d spent a lot of time looking for jobs at...
Beyond Burnout: Deconstructing the Dark Side of Productivity
Picture this, it’s your day off, maybe the only one you have the entire week. You tell yourself “I’m going to relax, maybe get a few things done, but I’m really going to rest.” So, you pick up the book you have been trying to read for months. Or you turn on that TV...
Postpartum Depression
Welcoming a baby can be a joyous time and also an extremely challenging time that brings a handful of emotions and new experiences. Learning to navigate these new challenges can be difficult, especially as you undergo physical and emotional changes. If you are...