or generations, many of us in the Black community have been taught to stay silent about our pain. We’ve heard phrases like “What happens in this house stays in this house” or “Just pray about it.” These messages were often meant to protect and keep the family strong, to shield us from judgment, or to survive in a world that hasn’t always offered understanding or safety.
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How Words Have Power: How Your Inner Dialogue Shapes Your Mental Health
We talk to ourselves more than we talk to anyone else. Every day, from the moment we wake up to the moment our head hits the pillow, an internal narrator runs in the background interpreting, judging, reminding, and labeling. These quiet thoughts form the foundation of our self-worth, emotional well-being, and how we move through the world.
Big Feelings in Little Bodies: How to Help Kids Manage Overwhelm and Build Emotional Regulation
When Big Feelings Take Over Every parent or caregiver has seen it: the tears, the shouting, the “meltdown” that seems to come out of nowhere. In those moments, it’s easy to feel frustrated or helpless, wondering why your child can’t just calm down or “use their words.” But here’s the truth: when kids are overwhelmed,ContinueContinue reading “Big Feelings in Little Bodies: How to Help Kids Manage Overwhelm and Build Emotional Regulation”
Why Hobbies Matter: Reclaiming Your Time Supports Your Mental Health and Reduces Screen Time
If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, or disconnected from your own life, consider this your invitation to start small, try something new, and give your mind the nourishment it deserves.
Forget ‘Anti-Aging’: Rewriting the Rules of Aging
Most of the time when I write, I talk about body image as it relates to size — learning to appreciate our bodies as they are, in a culture that tells us they constantly need to shrink. But lately, I’ve been thinking about another way our bodies are often judged, hidden, or “fixed” – the way they change as we age.
Feeling Not Good Enough? How Perfectionism and Comparison Affect Mental Health
Two silent forces often show up behind these struggles: perfectionism and comparison. They may seem like separate issues, but they often work in tandem to chip away at our self-worth. Building awareness of when and why these two parts show up is the first step to learning how to navigate and challenge them.
PART 2: It Takes a Village: The Role of Family, Partners, and Loved Ones in Eating Disorder Treatment
Eating disorders often create a deep sense of isolation—not only for the individual struggling but also for the people who care about them. That’s why we approach adolescent eating disorder recovery as a shared process. Family involvement isn’t just encouraged—it’s integral.
More Than Credentials: Why Working in Eating Disorder Treatment Centers Matters
When it comes to eating disorder treatment, experience isn’t just helpful—it’s essential. At the core of our practice is a unique and defining quality: every member of our team has worked in higher-level-of-care eating disorder treatment centers.
Pregnancy and Weight Bias: Advocating for Yourself When Medical Professionals Won’t Listen
Pregnancy is a time of immense physical, emotional, and psychological change. During this period, many women place their trust in their healthcare providers to guide them through the journey with care and expertise. Unfortunately, not all experiences with medical professionals are positive. For some, the process is marred by discrimination, especially weight bias.
Exercise as Empowerment: Celebrating Movement Beyond Appearance
Exercise. Movement. Physical activity. These terms are often tossed around in the context of weight loss, appearance, or even punishment for food intake. For many people, the relationship with exercise can be heavily influenced by diet culture, which equates body size with worth, and physical activity with compensation for eating.
