The Lifeline of Connection: Why Community Matters in Healing from Domestic Violence
Domestic violence is often called a “silent epidemic.” Not because it is rare, but because it thrives in silence and isolation. Survivors are too often left to carry the weight of abuse alone, convinced that no one will believe them, that asking for help is too dangerous, or that the shame is too heavy to share.
But here is the truth: Healing rarely happens in isolation and silence. Community can be a lifeline.
Understanding the symbolism behind the hit; Kpop Demon Hunters
This movie has a lot to offer those of us going through tough times, which is most of us living in the world right now. Have you ever been told that hiding your emotions is the only way to cope with reality? Then this movie might just speak, or rather, sing to you.
Proximity to Collective Healing: Why We Must Step Closer to Those We’ve “Othered”
As a clinical psychologist, I have spent years listening to people’s stories—stories of pain, resilience, misunderstanding, and transformation. One theme I’ve seen in both therapy rooms and the world outside is this: we cannot heal collectively if we remain distant from one another… Proximity is not simply about being physically near someone. It’s about emotional closeness, shared humanity, and the willingness to bridge divides created by fear, ignorance, or long-standing social wounds. True collective healing requires us to step toward—not away from—those we’ve learned to “other.”
Confessions of a Clinical Psychologist
I have a confession to make - I have been disenchanted with the field of psychology for a while now, personally struggling with the role that psychology plays in our society and whether it upholds systems of oppression rather than empowering us
Taking back control in the face of uncertainty
Presidential transitions can spark worry, anxiety, and unease when faced with unknowns about the next four years. Yet, there are ways we can take back control in our lives in the face of unease– by holding hope in the uncertainty.
Mother’s Day: Perspectives
Birth, childhood, parenting - these are all fundamental to our existence and to act like these things are disrupting life, is to neglect the origin of life. I’ve gathered some helpful perspectives to keep in mind this coming Mother’s Day. They can certainly be helpful throughout the year as well.
The Black Project: Highlighting Black Voices and Differences in the Community
Building new habits in the new year: Reconnecting with your emotions
The holidays tend to bring up many difficult emotions and leave us in need of extra self love. The new year is a natural transition point for adding more habits that help us feel better.
What Is Ketamine & How Does it Work?
The True Cost of That Holiday Trip to Your Toxic Family
It's the Most Stressful Time of the Year!
How Avoiding Your Feeling’s Isn’t Actually Making You Feel in Control
How Avoiding Your Feeling’s Isn’t Actually Making You Feel in Control. Let’s start with defining what avoidance looks like and how to see if you might be avoiding your own emotions. Researchers have found that, broadly, there are 5 types of avoidance…
Stressed? How to Complete the Stress Cycle.
Have you felt overwhelmed and exhausted? You’re not alone. Many individuals have experienced a range of stressors due to the COVID-19 pandemic, racial injustice, political divisiveness, violence, and inflation. In 2019, Drs. Amelia and Emily Nagoski published a book called “Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle” about emotional exhaustion and the science behind the stress cycle.
What Gaslighting Is (and Isn’t)
Social media has helped to greatly expand our vocabulary around mental health in recent years. Now more than ever clinical terms such as “gaslighting” have become common language. In this article, I would like to begin a deeper discussion around the term “gaslighting” so that we can arm ourselves with accurate knowledge.
Why Do I Feel So Guilty All the Time? Children of Immigrants Edition
Sometimes it feels like being a child of immigrants goes hand in hand with feeling guilty all the time. Why? Below are some of the common reasons why guilt comes up a lot and how to cope.
What Queen Elizabeth’s Death Can Teach Us About Ourselves
The Queen herself is a symbol, however, depending on who you are, where you grew up, and your cultural identity, she represents very different things to different people. Symbols are powerful and can shape societies in foundational ways.