How to Find Joy in the Moment When Depressed
Finding Light in the Darkness: Discovering Joy and Purpose While Battling Depression Depression can cast a heavy, dark shadow over your life. Getting through each day can feel like an immense struggle when you’re battling low mood, fatigue, lack of motivation, and other common symptoms. Sometimes, it seems impossible to find any sense of joy […]
Holistic Self-Care for Black Women’s Wellbeing
We all could use more self-care in our lives, especially during stressful times. But self-care often feels like another item on our endless to-do list. We know it’s good for us, yet we struggle to make it a consistent habit.If this sounds like you, you’re not alone! Many women have difficulty prioritizing self-care, even though […]
Embracing Mental Wellness Month
Mental Wellness Month, celebrated annually in January, serves as a vital reminder of the importance of prioritizing mental health and overall well-being. For mental health professionals, this month presents an opportunity not only to advocate for increased awareness but also to reflect on our practices, engage with our communities, and advance the conversation about mental […]
The 4 Keys to Staying Motivated and Achieving Your Goals
Feeling Discouraged? Use These 4 Tools to Regain Motivation and Unlock Your PotentialDo you sometimes feel like giving up on your goals and dreams? Does self-doubt creep in and derail your progress? You’re not alone. When I first started my business, I quickly became discouraged too. However, I learned some powerful motivational tools that helped […]
People, Places, Things: Creating an Environment for Motivation
Feeling Unmotivated Lately? Take a Look at Your Environment We’ve all experienced it – that feeling of just not having the motivation to pursue our goals. You start energized and focused, but somewhere along the way, your drive fizzles out. Suddenly, even minor tasks feel like climbing Mt. Everest. If this sounds familiar, it’s easy […]
Expect Success: The Role of Focus and Expectation in Motivation
Struggling to Stay Motivated? The Power of Focus and Expectation Do you sometimes feel demotivated, doubting yourself, and unsure of how to get back on track? You’re not alone. Motivation is tricky to sustain in our distracted, fast-paced world. But the good news is you can create motivation consistently with just two simple mindset shifts: […]
The 80/20 Rule of Emotional Intelligence in the Leadership
We’ve all heard it takes brains to get ahead. But what if raw intellect isn’t the key ingredient for career success? Surprisingly, emotional intelligence (EQ) trumps IQ when it comes to high performance and leadership excellence. You probably recall brilliant students who flunked out of school or professionals who rose rapidly due to people skills, […]
Empowering Voices: Reproductive Justice & Equity
What is Reproductive Justice? Reproductive justice(RJ) is a crucial yet often overlooked aspect of mental health. It encompasses not only the right to have children but also the right to not have children and the right to parent in safe and supportive environments. For mental health professionals, understanding and advocating for RJ is vital to […]
Supporting Clients within the Antepartum and Postpartum
Supporting Clients within the Antepartum and Postpartum: A Guide for Mental Health Professionals Bringing new life into the world is a miraculous and transformative experience, but it can also be accompanied by a range of physical, emotional, and psychological changes. As mental health professionals, our role in supporting clients during pregnancy(antepartum) and after childbirth(postpartum) is […]
Embodiment as a Therapeutic Intervention: Nurturing the Mind-Body Connection
Embodiment as a Therapeutic Intervention: Nurturing the Mind-Body Connection In the dynamic field of mental health, where the complexities of the human mind are explored and addressed, a significant paradigm shift has been occurring – a recognition of the profound connection between mind and body. Embodiment as a therapeutic intervention represents a holistic approach that […]