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Spirituality and Therapy
Explore the intersection of spirituality and therapy as we embark on a transformative journey towards holistic well-being. Dive deep into the realm of self-discovery, healing, and personal growth, blending the wisdom of spiritual practices with the insights of therapeutic modalities. Discover how integrating spirituality into therapy can nurture profound healing, cultivate resilience, and foster inner peace.
Gay Men, I See You
In a world where the fight for equality continues, it is crucial that we extend our understanding and support to all individuals, regardless of their sexual orientation. So, to my gay brothers, this is for you—I see you.
Celebrating Mental Health Awareness Month
Just because you are struggling with your mental health, doesn’t mean you aren’t deserving of love, support, or connection. Nor does it mean you have been less value. And that specifically is also what this year’s Mental Health Awareness Month 2023 focuses on! The year’s Mental Health Awareness Month focuses on #MoreThanEnough.
Why Your Nutritionist Should Honor Your Cultural Heritage
Every culture has their own food likes and dislikes that have been heavily influenced by their ancestry. However, when we begin to restrict ourselves from our cultural foods because of diet culture and society's expectations, it can make us feel separated from a core piece of ourselves. And again, we often easily convince ourselves that we should restrict ourselves from that food because it is a smart nutritional decision.
What Is Multicultural Counseling?
Multicultural counseling is a term used to describe a type of counseling practice that acknowledges how a client’s cultural identity may have played a role in their mental health. When a therapist works from a multicultural approach, it means that a therapist will not only work to understand the difficulties you are experiencing from your perspective but work to acknowledge how various parts of your cultural identity have also played a role in your mental health.
Honoring Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Domestic Violence is an epidemic that spreads violence throughout communities and family units across the nation. Any individual can be subject to an abusive relationship, regardless of nationality, race, gender, sexuality, socio-economic status, age, or religion. The violence that an individual experiences within a relationship typically coexists with controlling behaviors and emotionally abusive patterns which exposes a pattern of dominance and control.
Celebrating National Coming Out Day
Whether you're lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, non-binary, queer, asexual, or intersex be proud of who you are and your support for LGBTQ+ equality this Coming Out Day!
Affirming Spaces for People of Color in Counseling by Edie King, MA, LPC, NCC
As we near the end of Black History Month, we thought it befitting to speak about the role of counseling in the African American community. Here at Spilove we understand that there are barriers that People of Color (POC) face in seeking counseling…