The terrifying reality of existential OCD
Artwork by Gertrude Abercrombie. The plight of existential OCD is one of constant doubt and philosophical rumination about living, dying, and existence.
Navigating dysfunctional families during the holidays with IFS
Artwork by Pierre Mornet. The holidays can be stressful if your family is dysfunctional. Here are my tips for navigating it with an IFS perspective.
On being a therapist when the empire is falling
Artwork by Conroy Maddox, Poltergeist. Letting go of my attachment to social work and licensure is scary, but well worth the risk.
Where is the mental health community amidst a genocide?
Artwork by Sliman Mansour, The Sea is Mine. The mental health community’s complicity and silence during a genocide is a reminder of the white supremacist roots of this field.
Expanding beyond self-care: from individual to collective
Artwork by Jacob Lawrence. From individualistic self-care to collective care.
"Maladaptive" traits or traits that have kept you alive?
Artwork by Gertrude Abercrombie. Why the term “maladaptive” is problematic, from a decolonized mental health lens.