by Desmond Smith | May 6, 2025 | Mental Wellness, Relationship with Food
(If you haven’t already, check out part 1) Social media comparison is a common trigger for body dissatisfaction and comparison to others. Curating your social media feed is not about avoidance, but rather protecting your mental health from only viewing one type...
by Desmond Smith | May 6, 2025 | Mental Wellness, Relationship with Food
International No Diet Day, celebrated each year on May 6th, is an invitation to step away from diet rules and reconnect with the freedom to nourish and respect your body — just as it is. But if you’ve ever felt triggered by social media or caught in the exhausting...
by Christina Canuto | Apr 22, 2025 | couples, Mental Wellness, Physiology and Mental Health
Since April is National Counseling Awareness Month, we wanted to have a section just for our fellow therapists and counselors. Most of us get into this field because of our genuine care for humanity, ability to empathize, and motivation to help others on their healing...
by Christina Canuto | Apr 22, 2025 | couples, Mental Wellness, Physiology and Mental Health
April is National Counseling Awareness Month, which offers the opportunity to reflect on the impact of therapy and the healing power of human connection. Whether you’re starting therapy or continuing your growth, this month invites reflection on the benefits of...
by Christina Canuto | Apr 22, 2025 | Mental Wellness, Physiology and Mental Health, trauma
We all play a part in healing from the damage of sexual assaults. Whether we know someone who has been victimized or not, strong and healthy relational connections positively impact communal healing. When we spend time creating cultures of consent within partnerships,...
by Christina Canuto | Apr 22, 2025 | Mental Wellness, Physiology and Mental Health, trauma
The FRIES model of consent comes from Planned Parenthood’s development of education on how to give and receive consent. Navigating healthy relationship boundaries is complex, which is why simple models like FRIES exist to break down any ambiguity: F for Freely...
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