with Louisa Bradford, LCSW The term mindfulness has entered the zeitgeist and taken on a wide range of meanings. But...
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How Can I Take Care of Myself During the Holidays?
The holiday season can get so busy that we can often slip into autopilot and lose track of our well-being—not...
Freezing: Healing Through Awareness and Self-Compassion
blog by Laura Brownstone, LCSW I feel this freeze state in my bones. The freeze state is an ancient, protective...
Geekin’ Out: What is Geek Therapy?
By Mandy Bullock Humans love to have fun. We seek out things that make us feel good and spend our...
Healing Beyond Diet Culture: Not a one-size-fits-all journey
By Samara Al-Omaishi, MA Healing from an eating disorder isn’t just about changing how someone eats—it’s about helping them feel...
An Interview with Dr. Edmond Yomtoob on Suicide Prevention
By Bianka Hardin, Psy.D September is Suicide Prevention Month, an important time to raise awareness, break the stigma surrounding mental...
Some Grief and Love
written by Laura Brownstone As a licensed therapist, I have worked with people who have dealt with many kinds of...
Floating Stories by Laura Brownstone
Throughout my life, I have turned to writing and stories as a source of respite, wisdom, and comfort. Since I...
Trailblazing Minds: Celebrating the work of Dr. Janet Helms and Dr. Beverly A. Greene
By Bianka Hardin, Psy. D. During Black History Month, it is imperative to honor and pay tribute to the trailblazers...
Giving: It’s good for your mental health
Last December, we stumbled across an online post put up by the Cleveland Clinic that told us something not so...
Tips For Keeping Your Cool and Supporting Yourself During the Holidays
A New Approach to High Pressured and Stressful Holidays: Tips For Keeping Your Cool and Supporting Yourself During the Holidays...
How to Practice Self Care During the Holidays
During the holidays, it can be so busy that we can go into automatic pilot and forget about self-care and...