Why Affirming LGBTQ Therapy Is Important

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Why Is LGBTQ Therapy Important Do you know what LGBTQ affirmative therapy is? Are you looking for affirmative counseling or LGBTQ therapy NYC? LGBTQ therapy, or gender affirmative therapy has its own history. Understanding its benefits could help you to learn how to find/be an affirming therapist.  If you struggle with feeling validated or accepted … Read more

Why We Have Pride Month Celebrations in America

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Why Do We Celebrate LGBTQ Pride Month Happy LGBTQ Pride Month! Pride Month is a time to celebrate LGBTQ community (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer). It is a time to embrace who each of us are! Many people may wonder why we even have Pride Month Celebrations? You may hear people say things like: … Read more

How to Stop Feeling Like a Failure

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How to Stop Feeling Like a Failure Do you ever wonder, “How to stop feeling like a failure?” We all feel like a failure at times. Being associated with failing can be challenging; no one wants to think that their efforts were meaningless, their time was wasted, and they disappointed themselves or others. We look … Read more

The Danger of Mental Health Stigma

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The Danger of Mental Health Stigma May is National Mental Health Awareness Month. Awareness helps people learn more about mental health and how it affects people. According to National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), most people with mental health illness have been blamed for their conditions at some point. With more understanding comes the breaking … Read more

How to Cope With Losing a Pet

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How to Cope with Losing a Pet Losing a pet can be devastating. Pets become a part of our families, and we love them just the same. Studies show that “pet owners have the tendency to humanize their pet and perceive animals no differently from humans in terms of emotions, needs, and legal rights.” The … Read more

Ghosting in Online Dating: Why People Ghost and How to Cope

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Ghosting: Why People Ghost and How to Cope with Being Ghosted Do you have questions about ghosting? Questions like: Have you been ghosted online dating? Ever wonder why you get ghosted? Have you ever ghosted someone else in online dating? How does the ghoster feel about ghosting someone? What ghosting says about you? Do you … Read more

11 Hobbies That Benefit Mental Health

11 Hobbies That Benefit Mental Health Studies show that the pandemic lead to 59% of Americans taking up a new hobby. Especially at the beginning of lockdowns and social distancing, and layoffs, many people had more time on their hands to stay home. During this time, people ventured into activities they may not have considered delving into … Read more

How to Feel Young and Embrace Aging Gracefully

How to Feel Young and Embrace Aging Gracefully Are you 32 and scared of getting old? Experience a lot of nostalgia? Ever heard of fear of aging phobia? Dealing with aging as a woman? Do you want to find ways to promote feeling young throughout your life?  A survey of 2088 adults in the U.S. … Read more

When it’s Time to Let Go:Moving on Tips

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When It’s Time to Let Go:Moving on Tips Ever been in an unhealthy relationship? You knew it wasn’t good for you, but still didn’t want to let go. Your mind told you to go, but your heart told you to stay. It can be hard to tell when to let go and move on from … Read more

Stress Management Activities and Tips for Teens and Parents

Stress Management Activities and Tips for Teens and Parents Do you feel stressed or burnout often? Are stress and anxiety taking over your life? Ever wonder how to live a balanced life again? Want to find stress management activities and tips in your daily life? Whether you are teens or parents, stress is inevitable in … Read more