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Invisible Illness: Believe People
One of the best ways you can support someone who has an invisible illness is by simply believing them. (image via Flaticon)
Should I Say, "You Shouldn't Say That"?
Someone says something stigmatizing or derogatory… do you call them on it? Let it go? Have an existential crisis (like me)? ARE THOSE REALLY THE ONLY OPTIONS? (Image via Flaticon)
Confronting the Stigma of Invisible Illness
Oops, you did it again! Use the tips here to stop stigmatizing people living with invisible illness. (image via FlatIcon)
How to Sleep When You're Tryna Be Woke
In a world with higher-than-ever expectations for self-awareness, sleep can be evasive for the anxious. I’m not gonna lie, just expect a rant on self-reflection and a cute picture of my pug. (image via FlatIcon)
In Defense of a Strengths-Based Approach (filed under: Things I Never Thought I'd Have to Write About)
If you view searching for client strengths as skewing the truth, you’re misunderstanding the strengths-based approach. This sounds obvious, but it’s an argument I’ve had multiple times recently! Let’s dig in. (image via FlatIcon)
Celebrating An Inclusive International Women's Day
Things to keep in mind so you can celebrate an inclusive International Women’s Day. Because if it’s not inclusive, it doesn’t count. #internationalwomensday (Image Via FlatIcon)
What I Didn't Know I Didn't Know About Lethal Means Counseling (TW: Suicide)
TW: Suicide — I held some surprising misconceptions about lethal means counseling before taking a training course from the Suicide Prevention Resource Center. Here I correct my misconceptions, discuss the research behind those corrections, and share practical ways to incorporate this training in the field. (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)
Registering Voters at Harris County Jail
Learn what it was like registering Harris County inmates to vote, and what you can do to make a difference for marginalized voters. (Image via FlatIcon)
My Dressember Experience
Reflecting on the highs and lows of wearing a dress for 31 days to raise awareness for sex trafficking survivors. #Dressember (Image via FlatIkon)
Finding the First Scene - The Art of Psychodrama
Exploring the ins and outs of psychodrama with Katlin Larimer, MSW. (Image via FlatIkon)
Addressing the Stigma
I was grateful for the opportunity to give this speech addressing the stigma surrounding mental illness to my cohort and policy professor. (Image via FlatIcon)
Reaching for Reproductive Justice - the Maternal Mortality Disparity in the United States
Why are Black women 3-4 times more likely than White women to die of pregnancy-related causes? This poster explores that question and potential solutions based on available research. Image Via FlatIcon.
How I've Been Failing at Listening
Childhood habits are hard to break, but that’s no excuse to get stuck in tit-for-tat arguments that go nowhere. Here’s how I plan to listen better, even when I don’t agree. (Image via FlatIcon)
Texas Midterm Elections: That Sucked, Now What?
Feeling deflated after the Texas midterm elections? There’s still lots you can do - keep that fire roaring, and take action! (Image via FlatIcon)