Healing Starts With Us: Managing Stress As a Mental Health Professional

By: Alexis Fredrick-Bouy
April 1, 2025
April is Stress Awareness Month, a dedicated time for mental health professionals to acknowledge the pervasive impact of stress on mental and physical well-being. As frontline caregivers, therapists, and counselors,...
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Ethical Importance of Managing Vicarious Trauma: For Mental Health Professionals

By: Alexis Fredrick-Bouy
March 18, 2025
As MHPs [mental health professionals], we are faithful helpers; we help others heal from trauma. But what do we do when this work takes an emotional toll on us? This includes vicarious...
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Honoring Women’s History Month

By: Alexis Fredrick-Bouy
March 5, 2025
To every BIPOC woman and femme in the mental health field: You are history in the making. Your work, your voice, and your existence within these systems is part of...
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Regaining Your Power from “They”: Key Strategies for Authentic Living

By: Sharea Farmer, LCSW
March 4, 2025
How often do you find yourself worrying about what “they” think? That mysterious, faceless “they” can hold immense power over our lives, influencing decisions and chipping away at our confidence....
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Understanding the Influence of “They”: A Dive into Social Dynamics

By: Sharea Farmer, LCSW
February 25, 2025
Have you ever caught yourself hesitating before making a decision, wondering, What will they think? That ambiguous “they” holds an incredible amount of power in our lives—shaping our choices, behaviors,...
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Understanding “They”: A Deep Dive into Social Perceptions

By: Sharea Farmer, LCSW
February 18, 2025
Have you ever found yourself caught up in the elusive "they"? You know, they who are always watching, judging, or whispering about your every move? The idea of "they" is...
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The Invisible Wounds: How Unresolved Trauma Impacts Our Lives

By: Sharea Farmer, LCSW
February 11, 2025
When most people hear the word “trauma,” they think of singular, life-altering events like war, disasters, or assault. But trauma can also stem from ongoing situations like childhood neglect, bullying,...
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Caring for Your Senses: A Path to Joy

By: Sharea Farmer, LCSW
February 4, 2025
Have you ever rushed through your day, barely noticing the world around you? Gotten so caught up in responsibilities that you failed to appreciate life's simple joys?I know I have....
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It’s Not “Picky Eating”

By: Alexis Fredrick-Bouy
February 4, 2025
Understanding ARFID in the BIPOC Community Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) is often misunderstood and underdiagnosed, especially in Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities. While eating disorders have...
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Sis, You Are Worthy of Joy: Healing Depression in Black Women

By: Sharea Farmer, LCSW
January 28, 2025
Let's have an open and honest conversation about depression in Black women. Mental health struggles manifest uniquely in our community, yet stigma often prevents us from getting the support we...
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