Myth: Males can't be victims of sexual abuse.  In fact, at least 1 in 6 males have experienced sexual abuse in their lifetime and statistics show that it's not uncommon for the abuse to take place in childhood. Today we're dispelling myths, talking signs and risk factors, and discussing what we can do to help our male survivors.

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We are often faced with difficult circumstances but Psalm 8: 3-4 reminds us of how much God is mindful of us and every detail of our lives.

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Check out my #CounselorChat with Anisha Cooper, LPC, CCTP, EAS-C, NCC for Pride Month. During this episode, we talk about how she creates healing spaces for LGBTQI+ clients. We also dive into how we help individuals process anger and grief during the height of protests.

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Here's a great mental health tool for creating increased mindfulness for moments of crisis. It's literally in the name - CRISIS Safety Plan. So let's get in the habit of doing this quick exercise to increase awareness about our triggers and warning signs while implementing coping skills and things that bring meaning to our lives!

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Today we're diving into Philippians 1: 9-10 as we discuss how self-awareness helps us with remaining focused on what matters most in our lives.

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How comfortable are you talking about suicidal thoughts with a loved one? Check out this awesome conversation featuring Robyn Minefee of Anchored Counseling as we discuss how to address suicidal thoughts in a manner that is safe and non-judgmental. We also touch on the importance of crisis safety plans.   

If you or anyone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts of any kind please contact 1-800-273-8255.

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Let's talk about depression! We hear the phrase "I'm depressed" used so casually within our culture that often times it's hard to understand what exactly it truly is. Today we're exploring symptoms, contributing factors, and how to cope with it. Be sure to check out some of these great resources below and don't forget to SUBSCRIBE & SHARE :)  

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"Depression" - (National Institute of Mental Health) https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/depression/index.shtml  

Treating Depression & Anxiety (counseling.org) http://ct.counseling.org/2015/07/treating-depression-and-anxiety/  

Anxiety & Depression Association of America Online Resources https://adaa.org/living-with-anxiety/ask-and-learn/resources  Additional Reading Material: Bilsker, D., & Paterson, R. (2005). Antidepressant skills workbook. Vancouver, CAN: University of British Columbia

It's Self Talk Sunday and I'm sharing about my appearance on Peace of Mind with Taraji, fasting from social media, and my primary sclerosing cholangitis journey. We'll be focusing on Psalm 103.

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Check out this super 🔥 conversation with Dr. Vaughn Gay, LPC (@the.atl.lpc) where we discussed how we help clients who are survivors and witnesses of domestic violence and intimate partner violence. We also touched on the cycles of abuse and shared about our own journeys as counseling professionals.

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Let's talk about operating in purpose fearlessly! We're diving into Luke 1: 72-79 and tapping into the prophetic word that Zechariah spoke over his son, John the Baptist.

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