The Everyday Mask

The Everyday Mask

At this point, we all have a mask for every occasion.  There is the mask for work, the one that stays in your purse or in your car, the one you wear after exercising and the one that always seems to be lost.  I feel like I should probably frame my Artifact mask. I...
Stigma of Therapy

Stigma of Therapy

We all know that connecting with a therapist from time to time can be useful.  While 2020 brought to light new and interesting conversations around mental health, I don’t know that it really helped diminish our stigma surrounding counseling.  The worst part...
The Only Way Out Is Through

The Only Way Out Is Through

While walking my dog about 2 months ago I stumbled upon a new neighbor talking to one of my friends in our community garden. I stopped to introduce myself and catch up on the weekly neighborhood scuttlebutt only to find myself seated a pleasant 6 feet away as we...
BLM

BLM

As we continue to move forward in time, please don’t forget to support and connect. This month lets take a look at some organizations that support mental health. The Loveland Foundation Home BEAM https://www.beam.community/ You Good Sis Yoga Collective...
There Is No PPE For Mental Health Providers

There Is No PPE For Mental Health Providers

Eight pairs of eyes stared back at me as I asked how the last 40 days of COVID-19 had been. We aren’t kidding when we tell our clients how hard finding the courage to be vulnerable is…It’s hard to practice ourselves. One therapist glanced at the...