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...
by Christina Canuto | Apr 22, 2025 | Mental Wellness, Physiology and Mental Health, trauma
Trigger Warning:This article discusses topics related to sexual assault and violence, which may be distressing or triggering for some readers. Please take care of yourself while reading. You are welcome to pause step away, or skip this content altogether if needed. ...
by Christina Canuto | Apr 22, 2025 | Mental Wellness, Physiology and Mental Health, trauma
Bessel van der Kolk is an expert in how trauma and stress are stored and re-lived in our bodies. His ground-breaking work, The Body Keeps the Score, highlights the varied ways trauma and stress live in our bodies. His work sheds light on how stress is stored in muscle...
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