The Counselor’s Blog
Breastfeeding Awareness Day
Breastfeeding is a wonderful phenomenon and is equally a heavily debated topic Breastfeeding is a very personal decision for families and mothers
National Health Center Week
National Health Center Week Now more than ever with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, it is imperative that we recognize not only the individuals wh
Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
Minority populations consist of anyone who does not belong within the dominant culture. In the United States, this includes immigrants, refugees,
National Black Family Month
July is National Black Family Month The National Black Family Month was created in 2006 to “promote the enrichment of families through educ
The Surprising Truth About Procrastination
Hint: procrastination isn’t about poor time management! Spending more time at home should offer us the perfect opportunity to catch up on all t
Overcoming Valentine’s Day Depression
Although most don’t usually associate Valentine’s Day with feelings of sadness and depression, this holiday can be a sad or stressful time fo
Strength in Flexibility
No one needs to be lectured on the current effects of our poisonous and divisive political environments on mental health– it is clearly taking
ADHD and Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria
When people think of someone with ADHD, they tend to think about things like impulsivity, distractibility, and inability to focus. One thing that
When Life Loses its Color: Dulled by Sexual Addiction
In Lois Lowry’s book The Giver, the reader is confronted with a utopian world in which its inhabitants are free of pain, discomfort, and strong
Mom Shaming: Help for First Year Mamas (FYMs)
Hi First Year Mamas, Today I wanted to talk about something pervasive in our mom culture – mom shaming! Name a parenting topic, and those aroun