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Doing Your "Best" is Holding You Back
Doing your best seems like a simple idea, but in the mind of a perfectionist, it's a fast-track to burnout. Sound familiar? This is for you. (image via Flaticon)
Berating Ourselves into Change: Why Doesn't it Work?
If I'm harder on myself, I'll be more motivated to change, right? Let's unpack this myth and find the steps to sustainable change. (image via Flaticon)
What's the Scariest Thing to Bring up in Therapy?
Tips and considerations for bringing up difficult topics in therapy. (image via Flaticon)
Video: Unpacking the Texas Social Work Code of Conduct
Let's unpack Texas' decision to make it so social workers can now discriminate against LGBTQIA and disabled individuals and what to do now. (image via Flaticon)
Toxic Productivity: Grappling with "Enough"
How to cope when doing "enough" always seems just out of reach. (image via Flaticon)
Video: Hone in on What You Want from Therapy
People seeking therapy for the first time may struggle to name exactly what they want to change. This video offers a question you can ask yourself to help you name what you want to get out of therapy. (image via Flaticon)
Video: Why Are We Struggling More Now?
This video explores why you may be struggling currently and offers ways to get through it. (image via Flaticon)
How Therapy Can Help You Be Anti-Racist
How to use therapy in the fight against racism: explore difficult feelings, start tough conversations, and set boundaries to become a better ally. (image via Flaticon)
Balancing Act: Control & Acceptance During COVID-19
Is your need for a sense of control making you feel less in control during COVID-19? You could be missing this important piece of the puzzle. (image via Flaticon)
Mental Health Resources for COVID-19
Access mental health resources that are still in service during COVID-19. (image via Flaticon)
Video: Mental Health Cycles and Triggers During COVID-19
Gain practical advice on keeping track of mental health cycles and triggers, and learn of local Houston & national mental health resources. (image via Flaticon)
How Improv Makes Me Better at Therapy
Long-form improv skills can make you better at many jobs — even therapy! Here I explore how “yes, and” and other improv staples have enhanced my ability to listen to, build rapport with, and empathize with clients. (Image via FlatIkon)
Stop Stigmatizing the Discussion of Mental Illness
Just because you talk about depression doesn’t mean you’re being crushed by depression. (Image via Flat Icon)
Describe Depression in a Sentence
I asked friends and acquaintances how they would describe depression in one sentence. Their vulnerable, honest answers range from heartwarming to heartbreaking. (image via Flat Icon)