Why Asian America and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Matters

We want to believe we hold no biases. But the truth is we hold stereotypes about others. And if we want to change that we first need to acknowledge the stories we tell ourselves about people different from us. Those from different social economic statuses. Different cultural groups. Different skin colors.

5 Coping Skills to Ease Anxiety

Anxiety can be a challenging condition to deal with, and it can make everyday life feel overwhelming. However, there are several strategies and techniques that can help manage anxiety and make it more manageable.

Newly Diagnosed with a Chronic Illness

When it all started, I was healthy. “Healthy” is a positive term, right? Who knew being an “otherwise healthy female in my early twenties” would put me at risk of something that would forever change my life. 

Wintertime SADness

During the darker seasons, many people begin to notice a lack of energy, changes in sleep patterns, an increase in anxiety, a creeping sadness, a decreased desire for social interactions, and perhaps a nagging feeling of overall “blegh”.

The Importance of Validation

Validation is letting the other person know that you hear them by affirming their thoughts, feelings, or experience. Validation is not saying that they are right, wrong, or anything else. It allows the other person to feel that their lived experience is accepted.

Addiction Therapy

Addiction is often misunderstood by many people. Addiction is not a “moral failure” a commonly held belief by many, but hopefully this conviction is changing.