Which Type of Trauma Therapy Is Right for You?
The National Council for Behavioral Health reports that nearly 70% of Americans have experienced a traumatic event of some form in their life causing profound mental health impacts. However, not everyone gets the timely help they need. Trauma therapy has the potential to greatly improve and even save lives, but most people fail to recognize…
Embracing Change: Strategies for Navigating Life’s Transitions
Change is a part of our lives, whether it’s welcomed or not, we must all become skilled at managing transitions. The kinds of changes we experience throughout our lives have the power to alter the trajectory of plans in significant ways. Transitions can be developmental – moving out, graduating, pregnancy, or can be sudden and…
Navigating Identity: Considerations for Polyamorous Relationships Among LGBTQ+ People
In recent years, society has witnessed a remarkable shift in the recognition and acceptance of diverse relationship models. Among these, polyamorous relationships have emerged as a valid and fulfilling alternative to conventional monogamy. Queer relationships, likely because of their lesser susceptibility to the norms of traditional gender roles, have seen an increase in clearly identified…
How to Navigate the Awkward Family Gatherings When LGBTQ+
Social gatherings can be a source of immense joy and connection, offering opportunities to celebrate milestones, holidays, and simply the pleasure of being together. Yet, for many in the queer and LGBTQ+ community, these occasions also present unique challenges, especially for individuals navigating the complexities of their queer identity in potentially unsupportive environments. Here, we…
Building New Beginnings: Empowering LGBTQ+ Individuals in Divorce Therapy
Divorce represents a profound pivot point in an individual’s life, a moment fraught with emotional upheaval, introspection, and the potential for transformation. For members of the queer and LGBTQ+ community, this experience can be further complicated by unique societal, familial, and personal dynamics. In the realm of divorce therapy, particularly when it involves LGBTQ+ couples…