“You’re Not Broken”: Changing the Story Around Mental Health in Our Communities
In many immigrant and first-generation families, the phrase “échale ganas” – roughly translated to “give it your all” – is handed down like an heirloom. It’s meant to motivate, to toughen you up in the face of adversity. But sometimes, as therapist Natalia V. Reyes, AMFT, explains, that same phrase becomes a barrier. “Many of…
Mental Health Is Social Justice: Why Inequality Shapes Our Well-Being
Mental health has never existed in a vacuum. Our emotional well-being is tied to the communities we live in, the opportunities we have (or don’t have), and the way society treats us. For marginalized groups, that connection is often painfully clear. Issues like racism, discrimination, poverty, and stigma don’t just create barriers to opportunity…
Self-care Workshop for Childcare Givers
We recently had the privilege of providing a specialized mental health and self-care workshop for childcare caregivers in the under served community. These dedicated individuals, who give so much of themselves to others, took a meaningful pause to focus on their own well-being. Using a blend of Movement Therapy and Expressive Arts Therapy, participants were invited to explore.