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Understanding Traumatic Invalidation and Its Impact on LGBTQIA+ Clients
Traumatic invalidation is a critical concept for therapists working with LGBTQIA+ clients, emphasizing the need for awareness and sensitivity towards the unique challenges faced by this community. This article explores the essence of traumatic invalidation, its...
The Reality of Therapy
As you’re walking through the front door of the therapy office to meet your therapist for the first time or logging on to your first virtual therapy session, it is normal to feel nervous, curious, and anxious about what is to come. Making the decision to begin therapy...
Pride Month: The Power of Community
Bigots will often say, “Why do they need a whole month to parade around their sexuality, etc.?” They fail to realize, however, that pride month is about so much more than sex or sexuality. It’s about authenticity. It’s also about honoring those who have passed due to...
From Bitter to Better: Transforming Birthday Blues Into Celebration
My birthday is just around the corner. I am turning 25 years young. Note how I did not say old. I am notorious for going into my birthday seeing it as a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day. However this year, after speaking with someone near and dear to my heart...
Summer Countdown: 40 Days to Transform Your Teen’s Life
Summer is 40 days away; act fast! Summer is 40 days away! Yes, 40, I know, crazy, right, especially considering that it has been feeling like summer for some time now in the Nashville area. Summertime is essential for teens as this is a chance to spend time with...
Transform Your Teen’s Summer: Discover the Power of Self-Love Camp
Give your teen the camp experience you wish you had: School is essential for a lot of different reasons. It provides a place for students to improve in academic areas such as sports and go on certain field trips like college visits. However, where is the student going...