Are you a straight, cisgendered, able-bodied, socioeconomically privileged white person looking to be a better ally? Then this blog post is for you! Here at Space to Reflect, we are here to “call in,” not “call out.” The fight for equality and fair treatment for all requires all of us to lean in and explore ways to better ourselves so we can be better for others!
Read MoreIn my work with adult children of immigrants, particularly with eldest daughters, something that I often hear about is anger. I hear numerous times about how “out of control” they feel whenever they are anger. Often, they paint their anger as this monster that appears out of nowhere, causing havoc and strife to themselves and the people around them. Their anger can show up anywhere from inner bitterness all the way to screaming rage. However, once this “monster” subsides, my clients immediately find themselves encapsulated by shame and guilt.
Read MoreOne of the most pervasive symptoms of mood disorders, like anxiety and depression, can be the onslaught of negative thoughts that seem to follow you around like an invisible specter. Trying to engage in daily activities can become cumbersome when the voice in your head is telling you that you are not good enough and reminding you of all the things that you have failed to do.
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