by Colette
Monday May 17th is International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia The goal of this day is to raise awareness of LGBTQIA+ rights and the prejudice, discrimination and violence people in these communities continue to face every day, world wide. This day in particular was chosen … [Read more...]
by Colette
Sadie, my therapy do in training, is such a trooper! As we get back into the office she is relearning her manners. She is a love bug, but wants to give that lover on her terms, so we are working to shape that behavior so that it is not offered without consent. Even therapy dogs need to learn this … [Read more...]
by Colette
The informed consent model in affirmative care for gender diverse folx is an alternative approach to the traditional gate keeping that many mental health professionals have been taught. Gate keeping puts therapists in the role of determining who is appropriate (or worthy) of getting gender … [Read more...]
by Colette
In previous posts we have gone over grounding using smell, taste, sight, and touch. Today we will go over cognitive grounding. Grounding skills help reorient you to the present to the here-and-now. They are vitals tools to have when you deal with anxiety, flashbacks and dissociation. Often the … [Read more...]
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