More Than Therapy

In what ways are you aware of how you communicate with yourself? Are you aware of the content of that communication?

How important is it to be sure that you are communicating effectively with the other people in your life?

What can you do to improve communication with yourself? With others?

When was the last time you stayed out in the rain on purpose? How did it feel?
Why do we value staying dry and warm as much as we do?
What kinds of things might we learn from getting wet and feeling the rain?

Recorded at More Than Therapy Studios located at 201 W Main Street Suite 316 Durham, NC 27701.

You can learn more about More Than Therapy at www.morethantherapy.org

Today's Thought of the Day was delivered by:

Felipe Blue, LCAS, LCMHCA, CCS.

Why should we be concerned whether or not we contribute to the world on our own scale?

What are some of your most recent contributions to the greater good?

What kinds of thoughts and ideas keep us from contributing freely to the greater good?

Al Peoples, LCSW and Felipe Blue, LCAS, LCMHCA, CSS discuss with Tawaka Turner-Philon, LCPC about sexual identity and the impact it can have on mental health.

In this episode, we dive deep into the complex relationship between sexual identity and mental health. While sexual orientation and gender identity are not inherently linked to mental illness, the experiences of discrimination, prejudice, and social isolation faced by LGBTQ+ individuals can significantly impact their well-being.

Al Peoples ( he/him) is the lead therapist at Peoples Counseling.

Felipe Blue (he/him) is the founder and executive director of More Than Therapy located at:

201 W Main Street

Suite 316

Durham, NC 27701

www.morethantherapy.org

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#sexualidentity

Al Peoples, LCSW, and Felipe Blue, LCAS, CSI, LCMHCA discuss the problems with bullying and its impact on mental health on this episode.

Felipe Blue, LCAS, CSI, LMCHCA has a discussion with

Sheridan had a best friend, his dog, Max. Max died, and now Sheridan works to pick up the pieces.

Felipe Blue, LCAS, CSI assists Sheridan with processing his pain and finding strategies to alleviate his pain.

Losing a dog can be just as painful as losing a human loved one. Dogs are often considered part of the family, and their death can be a very difficult time for their owners. Men, in particular, may feel a sense of loss and grief that they may not be comfortable expressing.

Here are some of the things that a man may experience when his dog dies:

It's important to allow yourself to feel these emotions and to grieve in your own way. There is no right or wrong way to grieve. If you're struggling to cope with the loss of your dog, there are resources available to help you, such as grief counseling or support groups.

Here are some tips for coping with the loss of a dog:

Losing a dog is a difficult experience, but it's important to remember that you're not alone. There are people who care about you and want to help you through this. With time and support, you will heal from this loss.

Recorded at More Than Therapy

www.morethantherapy.org

Felipe Blue, LCAS, CSI discusses being imperfect.

"A concept introduced by me by Mr. Vann Lowery of