The Importance Of Black Mental Health

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The Importance Of Black Mental Health

Once again, one of my favorite months of the year is upon us - Black History Month! I take pride being a Black man and I love learning about the rich history of Black inventors, doctors, activists, and leaders that have come before me. Reflecting on those who have paved the way for me to be the professional that I am today always brings me joy. This time of year also causes me to reflect on the struggles myself and my fellow Black and/or African Americans have experienced in the past, as well as the current and daily stressors we must navigate.

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4 Valuable Lessons from the Holiday Movie "ELF"

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4 Valuable Lessons from the Holiday Movie "ELF"

My 2 year old daughter absolutely loves the opening credits to the movie Elf, released in 2003. (Side note – I can’t believe it’s that old already!) As I watch it with her, I realize how much I have learned from watching the movie (now for the likely 15th time). I believe there is always something to learn from what we see, hear, and read. So, I come to you today with four valuable lessons I gleaned from the film. 

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Improve Your Self Confidence With These Two Quick Tips

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Improve Your Self Confidence With These Two Quick Tips

Self-Confidence. Or, folks may use the term self-esteem or self-trust. Merriam Webster Dictionary defines self-confidence as “confidence in oneself and in one’s powers and abilities.” Recently, many of my clients have been struggling with this in their professional and personal lives, so I decided to shed some light on it here for anyone who is considering therapy but isn’t quite sure yet.

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3 Tips On Self Care

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“Self care” is a phrase us therapists throw out quite often.  But what does it mean?  What really is self care? Self care are all the things that you do to improve your physical and mental well-being. These can include hygiene, nutrition, and lifestyle actions.  So, self care includes things like: drinking plenty of water to stay hydrated, eating nutritious foods, showering regularly, limited alcohol consumption, time with loved ones, and engaging in a favorite hobby. Self care activities are great to do on a consistent and daily basis, but are even more important during times of stress.

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