Healing Trauma with the Emotional Freedom Technique By Jazmin Stearne Traditional psychotherapy has many ways to address unresolved trauma. For years we have used Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectal Behavioral Therapy (DBT) among other therapy styles. Therapists are now utilizing a different approach for the resolution of trauma; it is ... Continue Reading
How Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Can Help Us Better Understand the Black Lives Matter Movement
Most human beings have implicit biases. And that’s okay, as long as we are aware of them and aware of how our attitudes affect others. In the United States, black people have lived through a long history of violence and social injustice. With the recent deaths of George Flynn and Rayshard Brooks, the Black Lives Matter movement has organized many ... Continue Reading
Stress Management Techniques for People of Color Dealing with Microaggressions
Most human beings don’t get through life without dealing with their fair share of stress. But some people seem to deal with more stress than others. For instance, according to a report by the American Psychological Association (APA), both low-income populations and racial minorities have a greater risk of developing mental and physical health ... Continue Reading
How to Cope with Chronic Pain and Depression
How to Cope with Chronic Pain and Depression By Jazmin Stearne Chronic illness and clinical depression often go hand in hand. It can be a vicious cycle. Some may not realize how exhausting living with chronic pain can be. Chronic pain means just that; pain that is “chronic”. The physical pain does not go away. Managing a chronic illness can be a ... Continue Reading
Father’s Are Forever
Father's are Forever: 6 Ways to Honor Your Dad’s Memory on Father’s Day By Jazmin Stearne Father’s Day can be a somber holiday for some. If you have lost your father (or someone close to you who was a father-figure), you may be feeling sad on days like this. My grandfather was actually my father-figure; and I miss him every day. I always ... Continue Reading
Kids and Racism: How to Start the Conversation
Kids and Racism: How to Start the Conversation By Jazmin Stearne We are living in a time where racial injustice and insensitivity placate everything from politics, to Hollywood, to the playground. Kids are more aware of racial injustice than we might realize. For instance, studies have shown that children tend to notice racial differences as early ... Continue Reading
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