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Someone Just Told Me They’re Transgender. How Can I Support Them?

This blog post offers tips on how to support a loved one who has come out as transgender, non-binary, gender non-conforming, gender expansive, or queer. The article stresses that coming out can be a difficult and vulnerable experience, so it's important to listen and validate their feelings. Using the correct name and pronouns is crucial, as it can improve mental health outcomes and reduce the risk of suicide. The post also encourages readers to educate themselves on the experiences of transgender, non-binary, queer, gender non-conforming, and gender expansive people, and to respect their boundaries and privacy. Additionally, the blog post suggests standing up for them, even when they're not present. Supporting a loved one who has come out is an ongoing process, and this article provides helpful tips to be a committed ally.

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I Have a Chronic Illness. Can a Therapist Help Me Cope?

Are you living with a chronic illness and struggling to cope with all of the stress you’re under?

Have your loved ones noticed a change in your mood and told you, “Maybe it’s time to find a therapist to talk to”?

You’re not alone!

Questions like this are very common: How do I find a therapist? Is therapy right for me? How do therapists help?

As you continue on in this article, you’ll learn about: chronic illness and how it impacts your mental health, how therapy can help you cope, when it might be time to consider finding a therapist, and how find one.

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Incorporating Biophilia into Your Home & Workspace: 9 Easy & Inexpensive Ways to Add Nature Inside & Benefit Your Mental Health

Humans have an innate connection to the outside world. As hunter-gatherers, we spent the earliest parts of humankind’s history deeply intertwined with the Earth. This desire to be linked to nature is pervasive and has been passed down throughout all generations of our existence. We know this to be true, as it is quite common to hear statements such as, “The beach is my happy place”, “The forest is calling and I must go”, or even “Stop and smell the roses”. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, many people have transitioned their jobs to remote telework. This means that more professionals are now spending the majority of their time in their homes. To add elements of nature into their spaces, more people are looking to incorporate Biophilic designs into their offices, bedrooms, bathrooms, and architecture designs!

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Managing Stress and Chronic Illness During the Holidays: 10 Mindful Strategies for Reducing Stress and Burnout

With the holiday season coming up, it is a time to connect with those we care about through fun events and celebrations. While there is generally a lot to look forward to during the most wonderful time of the year, it is really easy to also find ourselves with a never-ending to-do list. While you want to have fun and enjoy the holidays, you recognize that pesky stress is rearing its ugly head.

As someone living with a chronic illness, you know all-too-well that adding any extra stress onto your plate can be really challenging.

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What is Ecotherapy?

Ecotherapy provides us with the opportunity to take sessions outside of the traditional office setting, which allows you to combine the benefits of therapy with movement and nature. Especially during the pandemic, Ecotherapy gives us the opportunity to have an occasional alternative to telehealth sessions and invite safe human connection.

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