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Black History Month Former President Barack Obama said in a 2016 speech, \”Black History Month shouldn’t be treated as though it is somehow separate from our collective American history, or somehow just boiled down to a compilation of greatest hits from the March on Washington, or from some of our sports heroes. There are well-meaning attempts to do that all around us, from classrooms to corporate ad campaigns.  But we know that this should be more than just a commemoration of particular events. It’s about the lived, shared experience of all African Americans, high and low, famous and obscure, and how those experiences have shaped and challenged and ultimately strengthened

Question: What is the difference between a therapist and a counselor? Answer: Nothing. You can stop reading now. Just kidding! Keep reading and learn some facts toimpress your friends. Everyone knows that a little mental health knowledge really livens up aparty! Here’s a quick rundown on the differences between mental health professionals and how they help people. It doesn’t cover everyone (so don’t send me angry emails, psychiatric nurses!) (although psychiatric nurse is a very important and very cool profession in mental health!) but it will give you an idea of how to understand our world a little bit and how we can best serve you! Therapist Therapist is usually

Are you a Highly Sensitive Person? Do loud noises bother you? Or lights seem too bright to you but not other people? Do you think and feel deeply about things? Do you pick up on other people’s feelings and then feel them too? If you answered yes to these questions then you might be a Highly Sensitive Person or HSP. This trait was discovered in the late 1990’s by Elaine Aron who called it Sensory-Processing Sensitivity (SPS), which basically makes a person much more sensitive to environmental stimuli. This could be lights seeming brighter to you or sounds come in louder, thinking deeply about things and also emotionally reactive. This

Martin Luther King Jr. Day This week, we are remembering Martin Luther King Jr, who inspired millions with his courage, perseverance, and eloquence. I remember his “I Have a Dream” speech well, which I learned about in elementary school. Although its meaning was not completely grasped by my young mind at the time, I remember seeing the video of the speech and was in awe at the power of his passion and conviction. Later as an adult, and finally recognizing the immense significance of who he was and what he did, I am still in awe of his strength, courage, and his love for not just his people, but people

New Year, New Goals? Did you begin the new year with a goal in mind? Or are you struggling to create a realistic goal that you can commit to? Setting goals can be a healthy way to create effective change. But unrealistic goals can lead to frustration, disappointment, and a lack of motivation. Here are a few tips on creating realistic and manageable goals as you start the new year. Stop – Start – Continue: A great way to begin is by identifying one thing you’d like to stop doing, one thing you’d like to start doing, and one thing you’d like to continue doing. Were there any habits you

National Call a Friend Day December 28th is National Call a Friend Day. Although National Call a Friend Day has a specific date, that does not mean that you have to wait until the 28th to reach out to others! Between the stress from the holidays, an ongoing pandemic, and a busy work or school schedule, it is easy for one to forget or delay phoning a friend. Staying in touch can be tough. National Call a Friend Day reminds us to take a few minutes to pick up the phone and call that friend you have been meaning to reconnect with. While we are constantly consumed by checking emails,