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For many survivors of sexual assault, the news these days is bad — and quite possibly, psychologically triggering. It’s painful to watch powerful men not only avoiding consequences for rape and sexual abuse, but being elevated to some of the highest positions in our government. If you’re overwhelmed right now, you’re not alone. And you’re not wrong. Anyone who is struggling deserves support and care. Here are a few suggestions from a therapist that might help.

As the end of another year approaches quickly, many people start making plans to begin therapy in the New Year. But waiting until the clock strikes midnight on December 31st to begin looking for a therapist might mean missing out on crucial opportunities to prioritize your mental health now.

It’s become increasingly evident that we’re living through complex and difficult times. Many people are calling this “The Age of Polycrisis”, as we’re facing multiple, interconnected crises at once. More than ever, people are seeking somatic therapy to better support their emotional regulation and resilience. Somatic therapy can be an invitation to get to know our bodies and nervous systems better.

With election season in full swing, many of our clients report struggling to manage the overwhelming influx of news as they prepare for Election Day on November 5th. Fortunately, they also report feeling more empowered once they learn that there are things they can do to help reduce their election-related anxiety and overwhelm. We hope that these six strategies can also help you regain a sense of peace and control in these uncertain times.

Bi+ identities continue to be misunderstood and misrepresented both by straight society as well as within the LGBTQ+ community, but bi folks deserve better. As always, we’re here to bust stigma and set myths straight.

Having high standards and an unrelenting work ethic can help us achieve challenging goals. It works up to a point, before its negative side effects, like poor self-esteem and procrastination, catch up with us.

If you feel like your own perfectionistic standards have been working against you, it may be time to embrace the concept of “Good Enough.” Here are some ways to start embracing “good enough” and loosen the grip that perfectionism has on us.