How to Support a Friend or Loved One When Their Anxiety and Stress is Triggered
Dealing with anxiety and stress is natural. Everyone, at some point or another, experiences the effects of stress and they may even experience stressful moments plenty of times throughout their lives. Some people deal with higher levels of anxiety than others which is why it is so important to openly speak about these situations with […]
Reliving Trauma: The Psychological Impact of Past Events
It has become rather common for several people, especially in the United States, to undergo some form of trauma. Whether you were involved in an abusive relationship, a car accident, or any other life-changing event, trauma can definitely be linked to your present health and how you are currently feeling. Even worse, these experiences are […]
How Latinx Talk Therapy is Helping During COVID-19
Who we are: Latinx Talk Therapy was established in efforts to provide mental health services to the Latinx community in a space that is culturally competent, bilingual, and non-stigmatizing. We also aim to create mental health awareness in our community. Our licensed clinical therapists are all Latinx and native Spanish-speakers. It is our mission to […]
Cómo Latinx Talk Therapy Está Ayudando Durante COVID-19
Quienes somos: Latinx Talk Therapy se estableció como parte de un esfuerzo para dar servicios de salud mental a la comunidad latinx en un espacio culturalmente competente, bilingüe y no estigmatizante. También queremos crear conciencia sobre la salud mental en nuestra comunidad. Nuestros terapeutas con licencia clínica son latinx y hablan español. Nuestra misión es […]
8 Helpful Tips for Managing Anxiety and Stress
Whether it is school, work, a traumatic event, or any factor that is causing you to stress or become anxious, there is a will and a way for you to alleviate these problems. We discuss the many ways that you can manage your stress and anxiety in this blog. We’re here to overcome your problems, together!
How to Manage Emotional Discomfort in Stressful Times
Things have been very heavy recently due to recent events disrupting our emotional wellbeing. There is a mix of emotions swirling around: frustration, confusion, rage, depletion, and depression. These feelings are valid and might be especially intense for those of us that consider ourselves a part of Black and Brown communities.
How to Enhance Your Self Compassion
We’ve all made it through May! Let’s take a moment to honor all that we’ve gotten through. For me, this month has held uncertainty, challenges, and a lot of time at home. In moments I was inspired and hopeful, and in others I was overwhelmed and fed-up (and some of these feelings lingered longer than I’d hoped). As I sat with and made room for all of these parts, I was reminded of the importance of self-compassion.
How Panic and Fear Spreads In Trying Times
If you’re keeping up with the news surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, then it’s likely that you’re aware of the impulsive decisions many people are making. The way in which panic takes control is that people start to take all the information that is created (and is sometimes misleading) and start to run with it. We take a look at how exactly this fear spreads and what we can do to slow it down.
3 Tips for Dealing with COVID-19
During this pandemic, many people may feel like they’re surrounded by chaos. Covid-19 has uprooted much of the normalcy of our lives and reminded us that few things are guaranteed. It is a time that’s been filled with grief, pain, hope, and unexpected acts of kindness. I am also hoping that it is an opportunity for reflection for each and every one of us.
4 Tips to Navigate Relationship During Quarantine
4 Tips to Navigate Relationship During Quarantine We are over a month into social distancing, and most of us are confined to our homes in an effort to curb the spread of Covid-19. For those of us who have chosen to quarantine with our partners, this means facing an indefinite amount of time in close […]