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Finding a Safe, Inclusive Workplace for LGBTQ+ and BIPOC Mental Health
Finding a safe and inclusive employer can have a profound impact on your mental health, especially if you identify as LGBTQ+ or BIPOC. So, how do you find a place that gets it right?
The “Normal” Amount of Pain is Not Less Pain, It’s No Pain
Our past experiences shape us. While they don't define us, they can leave a lasting impact on our health and relationships. ACEs are not our fault—we had no control over when or why they occurred. However, we can move beyond ACEs and take meaningful steps toward healing.
Can Therapy Help with Pain During Sex?
Sex is supposed to be a pleasurable experience, but what happens when it becomes painful? You’re not alone, and yes, therapy can help.
How to Protect Your Mental Health When Being Misgendered
Today, let's discuss a challenging aspect of our lives: misgendering. Being misgendered can deeply affect our mental health, and it's essential to have strategies in place to cope with these experiences.
The Queer Experience & Mental Health
Our LGBTQ+ lives encompass a wide array of identities, challenges, and triumphs. These experiences can contribute to minority stress, a term used to describe the additional stress faced by marginalized groups due to societal prejudices, impacting mental health.