Posts by Rachel Eddins
Are Stress and Anxiety the Same? Understanding the Difference
We live in a high-stress time. Period. As never before, daily life presents us with non-stop stress potential. A big player in this trend is digital communication. We’re connected globally.…
Read MoreHow to Know If You Are Struggling With C-PTSD as a Person of Color
More people than ever are aware of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). This is mostly a good thing. But what happens when you add a “C” before the PTSD? C-PTSD. The…
Read MoreWebinar: On Being a Parent
This webinar will give parents activities and skills you can use to increase communication with children and ways to deal with the stress of being a parent. This webinar is…
Read MoreWhat is BIPOC Trauma & How to Treat It
Everyone faces potentially traumatic experiences. Some such events are universal and even common. However, Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) endure some unique variations on this theme. BIPOC trauma—also…
Read MoreDBT Mindfulness Exercises to Regulate Emotions
When you glance at the title above, you surely recognize the concept of mindfulness (more about that soon). But what does DBT mean? It stands for Dialectical Behavior Therapy —…
Read MoreHow to Practice Self Compassion: Exercises for Self Love & Appreciation
1. You Are Worth Caring For Let’s be honest: You’re busy with life. Slowing down to take the time for self-care might feel unattainable, but it can make all the…
Read MoreBenefits of LGBTQ+ Counseling & Exploring Sexual Orientation Through Therapy
Much of the world has become a more tolerant place for LGBTQ+ individuals to exist. However, despite the victories achieved, there are still plenty of challenges that people who…
Read MoreLGBTQ Pride: Meanings, Definitions and Being an Ally
Whether you’re in the community or just an ally, pride is central to the LGBTQ+ experience. Everyone is different and unique in their own special way, and celebrating that…
Read MoreCaring for Yourself While Living in a Non-Affirming Environment
We live in a strange time of awareness and conflict. Bitter divisions exist within nations, states, towns, communities, and families. In such a climate, it is not unusual for an…
Read MoreWebinar: SOGIE 101 (Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and Expression)
SOGIE is an acronym for sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression. Learn LGBTQ+ history, terminology, and ways you can be an effective ally. Facilitated by Samer Madanat, LCSW. Watch…
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