COPING WITH BIRTH TRAUMA: SUPPORT & RESOURCES Birth trauma refers to the psychological and emotional distress experienced by parents during the childbirth process. It can arise from a variety of factors, such as complicated deliveries, unexpected medical interventions, emergency cesarean sections, or the loss of a child during birth. The impact of birth trauma on […]
Exploring Intergenerational Trauma: Understanding the Impact on BIPOC Mental Health July is BIPOC Mental Health Month! This month is important to reflect on the history of our BIPOC Communities and discuss how mental health has transformed, and what still needs to be done. One important concept to consider is intergenerational trauma. Intergenerational trauma is a
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Unlearning people pleasing “Do what your elders say.” That’s what I was always told in my family. “Follow your dreams,” and “live freely,” were just the cheesy quotes I read online. Just two years ago, if I had to tell my personal story about people pleasing, this would be a completely different post. I used
Queering Bollywood: The Influence of Media on South Asian LGBTQ+ Mental Health I grew up watching White & straight dominated media, living in a sheltered Indian community in the Midwest. I didn’t know what the LGBTQ+ community was until late middle school, when I started discovering more about myself, too. The lack of representation of
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Mental Health Awareness Month: Why it Matters and How to Celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month is an annual observance held in May, dedicated to raising awareness about mental health, promoting mental wellness, and advocating for mental health policies. We Rise Therapy celebrated this month through posting informational content, and our Founder, Neha Darji, moderated a
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Honoring Mothers’ Mental Health: Personal Experiences and Tips for Better Care Motherhood is often described as one of the most rewarding experiences in life, but it can also be one of the most challenging. While the joys of raising a child are countless, the pressures and responsibilities can take a toll on a mother’s mental
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Therapy & Stress Management as a College Student in Finals No seating available. Silence is the only thing you can hear at every corner of the building. The occasional sobs come from the library stacks. This is what finals season looks like, and what my personal hell looks like. Exams have never been my strong
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It’s Stress Awareness Month – a month to recognize and spread awareness about reducing bad stress in your life. Here are some tips on how you can cope with your stress in a healthy way!
Women leaders have taken a more significant leadership role than is often expected throughout COVID-19. While organizations and businesses continue to make anti-racist pronouncements and set up committees to look into their disparities, the workload, particularly for women of color, has increased.
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Having a baby is one of a woman’s most joyous and significant life events. It can trigger a mixture of emotions, from joy and excitement to fear and anxiety. But it can also be challenging and stressful at times.
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