The success rate of therapy is around 85%, which means 15% of people going on sessions don’t see any progress. The reasons can be numerous, but the most common are the uncooperative patient and the simple lack of “click” between the counselor and patient. So when to change therapists and how long should you stay with the same therapist? These are just some of the questions we will try to answer. When to Change Therapists – See if There Is Any Progress in Your Treatment As you may know, therapy doesn’t help overnight, and it takes time to see any progress. Still, how to know when it’s time to change therapists? The first sign will be if you don’t make any progress. Also, leaving every session feeling disappointed is a […]
Read PostThe world has gone crazy. At least it feels that way sometimes. We never imagined all the stress that would heap upon us, from the Coronavirus pandemic to racial injustices in our own backyard and political crises spanning the whole globe. The question is how to deal with all the bad in the world, when you know that these events must not be taken for granted, especially if you’re a minority. How to Deal With All the Bad News in the World Watching how far-right extreme political movements take over may be something that causes you a deep sense of worry, fear, or anxiety. Terrible things are happening in the world today, while we are being bombarded with tons of negative information daily. Whether it’s on social media or on […]
Read PostIf you’ve ever experienced episodes of intense fear, sadness, and hopelessness, there is a chance you’re suffering from panic or anxiety attacks. These two conditions are extremely unpleasant, and it’s not always easy to tell the difference between a panic attack and an anxiety attack. This article will help you spot significant differences and learn constructive solutions. Sometimes, life seems to be too much, especially if you’re riddled with career-related problems, family fights, health issues, gender inequality, and society’s impact on you. On top of that, women of color encounter obstacles when navigating society because who they are is often pre-defined by individuals and institutions, and how they’re treated is often dictated by systematic racism. This, of course, can be an additional factor in proneness to various mental health issues. […]
Read PostWomen of color face big challenges when trying to get treatment for mental health issues. But change is underway. From maternal mortality to breast cancer survival to mental health treatment, healthcare outcomes for women of color in the U.S. can be challenging. Shondaland decided to take a deep dive to uncover the root causes of this urgent problem, and to shine a light on the solutions that can bring inequities to an end. If you struggle with mental-health issues, you know how difficult it can be to find the right help. It not only takes a tremendous amount of courage to seek treatment, but it takes a lot of time, dedication, and effort to find a mental-health provider who can meet you where you are. But for Black women and […]
Read PostWe have all heard the saying, “maybe love is not enough”. This sentence often proves to be true in real life. But how do you make a difference between love or infatuation, between devotion and other emotions? The big question is: when to walk away from a relationship? What are the signs that you need to consider when you are in a toxic situation? Keep reading and find out how to know when to walk away from a relationship. How Do You Know if It’s Time to End a Relationship? Knowing when to walk away from a relationship is never an easy task. When you are in one, it can be easy to get lost in it. Sometimes, it is hard to admit that it is time to end things. People get […]
Read PostRacism and discrimination are part of our society whether we want to admit that or not. Although racial discrimination is prohibited by law and the constitution, the reality is much different. The problem lies in society’s lack of willingness to truly embrace different ethnicities and races. So how to deal with racism and the things that accompany it? We will try to give you some guidance on how to tackle this matter on a day-to-day basis. People of Color of All Ages Have to Learn How to Deal With Racism People of color and other marginalized groups realize, from their early childhood, that the problem of hatred and race discrimination is more profound (and we can feel this on our skin every day) than in just exercising our rights (which is often […]
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