A Vibe Called Wellness

This week, we are tackling the "strong Black Woman" narrative. The Black Superwoman Complex, also known as the Strong Black Women Narrative, is a complex that we are hearing about more and more as black women. It is a complex that we see as therapists of Black Women and Women of Color. The pressures on Black Women make it difficult to seek help. The expectation to be strong, to not complain, to figure it out, make it a barrier to seeking support from others. In this episode we want to create a safe space for you to take off your cape. To know that it is okay to have boundaries. It is okay to ask for help. It is okay to not always have all the answers. It is okay to rest. You know the drill sit back and come catch these vibes. 

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Rikki McCoy, LCSW Instagram: @therapywithrikki 

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Instagram for Flourishing Minds: @flourishingmindsllc 

Therapy with Rikki: Youtube Channel

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Shevon Jones, LCSW Instagram: @iamshevonjones

TikTok: @iamshevonjones 

Instagram for MWC: @thementalwellnesscollective 

Mental Wellness Collective (Therapy practice website)

This week, we are talking about why it is important to protect your peace and how to do it. Protecting your peace means being able to care for your physical, mental, and emotional self. In this episode we want you to know that protecting your peace is a journey that includes a lot of self awareness, making decisions and setting boundaries that are in your best interest above all else. Protecting your peace is not something that happens overnight, in fact it is a journey and a process of removing all of the things, people and places that no longer serve you, making changes, and developing skills to make yourself more at ease in your life. This is ultimately that “soft life” that we hear so much about. We will share 9 steps to inner peace for Black Women that we draw on from the book, "Black Women’s Mental Health: Balancing Strength and Vulnerability." This is going to be a good one, so sit back and enjoy. 

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A Vibe Called Wellness Instagram: @avibecalledwellness

Rikki McCoy, LCSW Instagram: @therapywithrikki 

Tik Tok: @therapywithrikki

Instagram for Flourishing Minds: @flourishingmindsllc 

Therapy with Rikki: Youtube Channel

Flourishing Minds Website (Therapy practice website)

Shevon Jones, LCSW Instagram: @iamshevonjones

TikTok: @iamshevonjones 

Instagram for MWC: @thementalwellnesscollective 

Mental Wellness Collective (Therapy practice website)

This week, we are discussing depression, also known as Major Depressive Disorder, or Clinical Depression. It is normal to experience periods of sadness in your life, it is a normal emotion; however, depression can cause severe symptoms that affect how you feel, think, and handle daily activities, such as sleeping, eating, or working. We want to normalize asking for help, recognizing early warning signs of depression, where to seek help and how to cope if you are experiencing depression. Depression can truly be debilitating and cause you to miss out on so much of life and we our goal is to ensure you get the help you need. 

If  this episode is triggering for you we encourage you to connect with a mental health professional.If you need suicide or mental health-related crisis support, or are worried about someone else, please call or text 1-800-273-8255.

CONNECT WITH US:

A Vibe Called Wellness Instagram: @avibecalledwellness

Rikki McCoy, LCSW Instagram: @therapywithrikki 

Tik Tok: @therapywithrikki

Instagram for Flourishing Minds: @flourishingmindsllc 

Therapy with Rikki: Youtube Channel

Flourishing Minds Website (Therapy practice website)

Shevon Jones, LCSW Instagram: @iamshevonjones

TikTok: @iamshevonjones 

Instagram for MWC: @thementalwellnesscollective 

Mental Wellness Collective (Therapy practice website)

This week, we are tackling anxiety. Research shows that for Black women,  anxiety is tends to be more chronic and the symptoms more intense than for other races. On this episode it is our goal to normalize that experiencing anxiety is a normal part of life; however we want you to know the difference from normal anxious feelings as opposed to experiencing an anxiety disorder causing frequent intense, excessive, and persistent worry and fear about everyday situations. We will give you some of the signs and symptoms that you may need to seek professional help, and also share with you some of our favorite anxiety reducing exercises. So sit back and come vibe with us. 

CONNECT WITH US:

A Vibe Called Wellness Instagram: @avibecalledwellness

Rikki McCoy, LCSW Instagram: @therapywithrikki 

Tik Tok: @therapywithrikki

Instagram for Flourishing Minds: @flourishingmindsllc 

Therapy with Rikki: Youtube Channel

Flourishing Minds Website (Therapy practice website)

Shevon Jones, LCSW Instagram: @iamshevonjones

TikTok: @iamshevonjones 

Instagram for MWC: @thementalwellnesscollective 

Mental Wellness Collective (Therapy practice website)

This week, we are tackling stress.A recent study done by the American Institute of Stress, showed that 87% of Americans reported being more stressed now due to things such as the pandemic and rising inflation. Adding on top of all of the trauma the world is enduring day after day it is no surprise that Americans are stressed. During this episode we take a moment to reflect on our stress and the impact that the world around us and our world has on us. We are also going to discuss how to create a self-care routine to alleviate symptoms of stress that you may be experiencing. So let's tap in and vibe!

CONNECT WITH US:

A Vibe Called Wellness Instagram: @avibecalledwellness

Rikki McCoy, LCSW Instagram: @therapywithrikki 

Tik Tok: @therapywithrikki

Instagram for Flourishing Minds: @flourishingmindsllc 

Therapy with Rikki: Youtube Channel

Flourishing Minds Website (Therapy practice website)

Shevon Jones, LCSW Instagram: @iamshevonjones

TikTok: @iamshevonjones 

Instagram for MWC: @thementalwellnesscollective 

Mental Wellness Collective (Therapy practice website)

This week, we are discussing self discipline. Self- discipline is the ability to push yourself forward, stay motivated, and take action regardless of how you are feeling physically or emotionally. It’s pushing yourself regardless of the hard work it takes and the distractions that may get in your way. Self-discipline is what pushes you when motivation doesn’t. Now let's be honest there will be times when you don’t feel like doing the thing, but you have to.  Self-discipline pushes you past those defeating thoughts that get in our way. And on this episode we are going to give you tips and tools to do just that, push past the thoughts into better habits. Come vibe with us. 

CONNECT WITH US:

A Vibe Called Wellness Instagram: @avibecalledwellness

Rikki McCoy, LCSW Instagram: @therapywithrikki 

Tik Tok: @therapywithrikki

Instagram for Flourishing Minds: @flourishingmindsllc 

Therapy with Rikki: Youtube Channel

Flourishing Minds Website (Therapy practice website)

Shevon Jones, LCSW Instagram: @iamshevonjones

TikTok: @iamshevonjones 

Instagram for MWC: @thementalwellnesscollective 

Mental Wellness Collective (Therapy practice website)

This week, we are diving into understanding how we get in our own way. Self-Sabotage happens when your actions and thoughts hold you back from accomplishing what you want, and that can be personally and professionally. Sometimes those behaviors and patterns show up subconsciously causing us to question what is really going on, but we are here to help. We want to acknowledge the self-sabotaging behaviors and realize that while they may provide a temporary solution, they affect us long term in our goals and productivity. This results in feelings of shame, disappointment, negative thinking, and in some cases symptoms of anxiety and depression. So if you have ever sabotaged a relationship because you feared what may happen if it worked out, or started a fitness routine and never stuck with it or maybe you keep starting and stopping those business ideas, well this is the episode for you. You know the drill come and vibe with us!

CONNECT WITH US:

A Vibe Called Wellness Instagram: @avibecalledwellness

Rikki McCoy, LCSW Instagram: @therapywithrikki 

Tik Tok: @therapywithrikki

Instagram for Flourishing Minds: @flourishingmindsllc 

Therapy with Rikki: Youtube Channel

Flourishing Minds Website (Therapy practice website)

Shevon Jones, LCSW Instagram: @iamshevonjones

TikTok: @iamshevonjones 

Instagram for MWC: @thementalwellnesscollective 

Mental Wellness Collective (Therapy practice website)

This week, we will discuss what vulnerability is and the benefits of being open in connections with others. Let’s be real it can feel awkward to get vulnerable with people. We fear opening up fully out of being hurt, judged, or rejected.  However, vulnerability is consciously choosing to share emotions or desires with others regardless of how they may see you or react.  While vulnerability is difficult for a lot of us, it is key to establishing healthy relationships. Some come in and let’s get raw with us.

CONNECT WITH US:

A Vibe Called Wellness Instagram: @avibecalledwellness

Rikki McCoy, LCSW Instagram: @therapywithrikki 

Tik Tok: @therapywithrikki

Instagram for Flourishing Minds: @flourishingmindsllc 

Therapy with Rikki: Youtube Channel

Flourishing Minds Website (Therapy practice website)

Shevon Jones, LCSW Instagram: @iamshevonjones

TikTok: @iamshevonjones 

Instagram for MWC: @thementalwellnesscollective 

Mental Wellness Collective (Therapy practice website)

This week, we are discussing the importance of boundaries. So many people struggle boundaries because they see it as a negative thing, but in fact the boundaries are there to protect you and keep your relationship healthy. Think of boundaries as an imaginary line that protects your peace and wellbeing in connections with others, kind of like the borders to your life. They are limits that you set to create a healthy sense or personal space in relationships. On today’s episode we explore ways to define your boundaries and maintain them. So sit back and relax and come catch these vibes. 

CONNECT WITH US: 

A Vibe Called Wellness Instagram: @avibecalledwellness 

Rikki McCoy, LCSW Instagram: @therapywithrikki 

Tik Tok: @therapywithrikki

Instagram for Flourishing Minds: @flourishingmindsllc 

Therapy with Rikki: Youtube Channel 

Flourishing Minds Website (Therapy practice website) 

Shevon Jones, LCSW Instagram: @iamshevonjones

TikTok: @iamshevonjones 

Instagram for MWC: @thementalwellnesscollective 

Mental Wellness Collective (Therapy practice website)

We are backkkk with Season 2!!! May is mental health awareness month and what better way than to kick off Season 2 normalizing therapy. As Therapists we want to take this time to acknowledge the importance of mental health and wellness and normalizing therapy. One of the biggest myths about seeking therapy is that something must be wrong with you or you must be “crazy” to go to therapy, but that is not true. We know that life will present challenges for us all, and it's 100% okay to seek help in dealing with those challenges. During this episode we will explore how to know  it may be time you need to see a therapist. So sit back and come vibe with us.

CONNECT WITH US: 

A Vibe Called Wellness Instagram: @avibecalledwellness 

Rikki McCoy, LCSW Instagram: @therapywithrikki 

Tik Tok: @therapywithrikki

Instagram for Flourishing Minds: @flourishingmindsllc 

Therapy with Rikki: Youtube Channel 

Flourishing Minds Website (Therapy practice website) 

Shevon Jones, LCSW Instagram: @iamshevonjones

TikTok: @iamshevonjones 

Instagram for MWC: @thementalwellnesscollective 

Mental Wellness Collective (Therapy practice website)