Journaling for Mental Health: A Fresh Start for 2024 I’ve tried journaling several times over the course of the past five or so years, and it’s never once stuck with me. My hand would hurt, or I would have some excuse not to sit down with myself because thinking about my trauma felt worse at […]
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Digital Detox: Unplugging for Mental Wellness If you asked me what my morning routine was, I’d have one generic one in mind. Get up, do a short workout, brush my teeth, grab a healthy breakfast, and then rush off to class. My actual one, on the other hand, is much less healthy. I roll out
Understanding Culturally Competent Care: A Guide for Optimal Therapy As a South Asian, something that I deeply cared about when looking for my therapist was having someone to talk to who understood my cultural background and struggles. The trauma I went through was deeply ingrained with my cultural experiences, so having a therapist who was
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The Impact of Winter Blues: Coping with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) With winter comes more dangerous weather, cold temperatures, and shorter, darker days. Living in Michigan for college, it took me a while to get used to the chilly weather, and even more time for my mental health to get anywhere decent. Still, every time
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Reflecting on the Year: A Therapeutic Year in Review It’s almost 2024, and with that, we find ourselves making space to reflect upon the behemoth of 2023. This year has held so much weight for all of us. Whether it be a personal reflection, a professional reflection, or even a company reflection, taking the time
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Setting Healthy Boundaries During Holiday Gatherings We’re nearing the end of December, and the most gathering-filled time of year. From Christmas dinners with families and holiday parties with friends, this season is bound to get hectic. And, if we’re not busy, our empty calendars can bring up bouts of FOMO and loneliness. Regardless of what
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Mindful Gift Giving: Thoughtful & Meaningful Presents Gift giving can be stressful, but we’re ready to break down how you can gift thoughtfully and meaningfully to your friends and family. Mindful gift giving isn’t about being fancy; it’s about gifting presents that are intentful and have a personal connection to the recipient. The I-didn’t-know-what-to-get-you dilemma
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Navigating Holiday Stress: Tips for a Mindful Season It’s December, and you know what that means! I’ve already started playing the holiday tunes, and my roommates and I are getting our decorations ready for the holiday season. Excitement is one of the most common emotions associated with the holiday season, as it is a cheerful
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Decolonization & Mental health With last week’s Thanksgiving festivities, one thing that’s been on all of our mind’s is the celebration of this holiday and whether or not it is ethical. I grew up drawing turkey hands in elementary school, not ever really learning about what Thanksgiving was really all about. While it’s a period
the meaning of diwali As a South Asian, celebrating Diwali was a very important part of our family culture and traditions. I was used to lighting diyas, praying, going to the temple, and then lighting sparklers in our backyard at night. My mother would prepare all of my favorite prasad, and draw beautiful rangoli. We
