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Embracing body positivity and resisting anti-fatness and diet culture

By: Grace Hockenberry (she | her), RMHCI Even reading that question may seem a little ridiculous right? If you have insurance, why wouldn’t you use it?! That’s exactly why you have it! I get that. Given my current medical journey, I understand this thought more than you know. That said, there are pros and cons to almost everything in life and it can be important to consider these and think critically in order to make the best choice for you. After all, it’s your health we’r

By: Tameca N. Harris-Jackson (she | her), PhD, LCSW, CSE, CIMHP You've likely come across the terms "coaching" or "life coach" and wondered what it's all about. Maybe you've entertained the idea of getting help to change something in your life but you're not sure if a therapist or coach is best for you. Hopefully the info shared here can shed some light on the differences between coaching and therapy to help you choose the one that feels best for you. What is Coaching Think

By: Grace Hockenberry (she | her), RMHCI Life has a tendency to throw us all curveballs every now and again. Maybe you're tired all the time and struggling with motivation. Maybe you’ve been trying to cut back on drinking and finding it difficult to. Maybe, for the most part, things are going pretty well in your life but you and your partner are going through a rough patch and you could use a little guidance on how to work through it. Whatever the reason, big or small, yo

By: Kelly McCray (she | her), RCSWI, RSW Jaime works a high stress job and likes to drink a glass of wine or two in the evenings to relax from the day. Monica prefers to avoid drinking during the work week, but regularly binge drinks with her friends on the weekend. Since college, Kris reports drinking at least one 24-can pack of beer each week. Are they alcoholics? It may surprise you that the answer to this question is not simple. Perceptions of Alcoholism Although it is n

By: Dee Hondros (she | her), RMCHI, NCC Lynn suddenly lost their father in a car accident. Kim was sexually abused multiple times at age 12 by a neighbor. While walking across her college campus, Veronica heard someone yell a racial slur at her as they passed her in the courtyard. James was working in his accounting office when a shooter entered and shot 6 of his office mates. Jessie’s high school romantic partner yelled at her, belittled her, and called her names almost dai