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Being a Mid-Sized Girl in an All or Nothing World
Some days I feel like I live in a strange in-between space—one where I’m never quite sure where I fit. I’m not “skinny,” at least not in the way society so generously rewards and praises. But I also don’t feel like I belong in the plus-size community, a space that has...
The Benefits of a Daily Brain Dump : Morning Pages for Mental Health
Long before becoming a therapist, I considered myself to be a writer. I have been journaling in one form or another since the age of 8 years old. My first journal was a red and white diary with Hello Kitty on the cover. My favorite aspect of this small, hardback...
Self-Awareness: The First Step to Growth
So often we want change—less stress, better relationships, healthier habits—but we don’t always know where to start. The truth is, the very first step in any kind of growth is self-awareness. Self-awareness is simply the practice of paying attention to what’s going on...
How to Balance Internship, Work, and Grad School as a Clinical Mental Health Counseling Student
Graduate school in Clinical Mental Health Counseling is no small commitment. Add in a part-time internship, a part-time job, and the desire to pursue extra training or certifications, and it can feel like you’re constantly juggling a dozen balls in the air and hoping...
The Dangers of Using AI Chat Bots as Therapists
As artificial intelligence continues to evolve rapidly, concerns are growing about its impact on various professions, including those in healthcare and mental health. Chat bots are increasingly being used to provide therapeutic responses, mimicking the role of a...
Micro-Breaks: The Secret to Better Focus and Less Stress
I’ll admit something right away, I’ve never been someone who can sit and focus for hours on end without feeling restless or drained. For a long time, I thought that meant there was something wrong with me. In school, I’d look around and notice classmates who could...