Black History Month: Celebrating Black psychologists and researchers by Jason Crosby | Feb 21, 2022 | Mental Health Topics, Race & Identity It’s impossible to delegate an entire people’s history to one month—but it is possible to use February as a way to focus on the contributions and achievements of Black individuals and those of African descent. Black people in the US have left an undeniable impact on our country’s heritage, with…
Chronic pain and mental health: How to care for yourself or a loved one, from onset to diagnosis and beyond by Taylor Bennett | Jan 31, 2022 | Health Conditions, Mental Health Topics I’ve been in survival mode for the past 6 months. It started with a swollen knee, regret that I ever played soccer, and the fear of possibly undergoing my first-ever surgery — but ultimately, the promise of an end to a bizarre chapter of my life. It quickly turned into…
Online Counseling Question: What can I do to stay hopeful during COVID-19? (Video) by Taylor Bennett | Apr 13, 2020 | COVID-19, Feelings & Emotions, Mental Health Topics Click here to schedule online counseling at Thriveworks. My name is Emily Laing and I’m a Licensed Therapist at the Thriveworks in McLean, Virginia. The question that was asked was, “what can I do to stay hopeful during COVID-19?” And I have three ideas for us. Mr. Rogers always said that during…