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Busting Myths About Bisexuality
Bi+ identities continue to be misunderstood and misrepresented both by straight society as well as within the LGBTQ+ community, but bi folks deserve better. As always, we’re here to bust stigma and set myths straight.
From Perfectionism to Progress: How To Adopt a “Good Enough” Mindset
Having high standards and an unrelenting work ethic can help us achieve challenging goals. It works up to a point, before its negative side effects, like poor self-esteem and procrastination, catch up with us.
If you feel like your own perfectionistic standards have been working against you, it may be time to embrace the concept of “Good Enough.” Here are some ways to start embracing “good enough” and loosen the grip that perfectionism has on us.
Using Nonviolent Communication to Improve Your Relationship
Nonviolent Communication is about cultivating a language of compassion—it’s both a spirit and a process. And, while it’s fairly straightforward, I’ve witnessed swift and dramatic improvements in couples’ attunement, listening skills, kindness, and willingness to understand their partners once they get practicing. Here I’ll share an overview and some additional resources so you can start applying NVC skills in your relationships—romantic, platonic, familial and otherwise.
What We Still Get Wrong About Multiracial Identity
Mixed identity can be a source of pride and joy. It can also be enormously frustrating to feel othered, misunderstood, or made invisible — at times, even within our own families.
If you’re multiracial, you probably have spent time reflecting on how your heritage has shaped you. And you may have a different perspective on race and culture than your monoracial counterparts.
Fostering Healthy Interdependence in Your Relationship: A Guide
There are as many wonderful things about being queer as there are queer people in the world–it would be impossible to cover all the ways queerness can be an enriching, life saving experience in a single blog post. So today, we’re just going to focus on four big ones.
Is Anxiety a Friend or Foe? A Look at Inside Out 2
Whether its “Sunday scaries,” impostor syndrome, social anxiety, or bearing witness to our socio-political climate, anxiety is omnipresent. A psychologist’s reflections on Inside Out 2 and her own journey with anxiety.
Are You Lonely? How To Tell, And What You Can Do About It
Nearly half of American adults report feeling lonely and disconnected, and the health implications of this are alarming, ranging from mental health complications to an increased risk of premature death. The good news is that we have the power to get ourselves out of this cycle.
What Millennial Women Should Know About Covid in 2024
Sick of Covid? Me too. Here’s what I’ve learned as a psychologist supporting women with Long Covid in 2024, and what you need to know too.
4 Things We Love About Being Queer This Pride Month
There are as many wonderful things about being queer as there are queer people in the world–it would be impossible to cover all the ways queerness can be an enriching, life saving experience in a single blog post. So today, we’re just going to focus on four big ones.
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