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Becoming the Man I Am: Redefining Masculinity.

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CJ on 30th January 2025

As a transgender boy, denial and the pressure of societal standards for masculinity keep me from realizing who I truly am. After all,...

Emotional Wellness

2 Sides of the Same Coin: Stigmatization and Norma...

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Ilana on 28th January 2025

Growing up, your perception of yourself is naturally influenced by those around you – and thus, in addition to environmental influences...

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Kylie on 28th March 2024

Achieving Good Sleep

As young adults, we’re expected to keep up with so many different aspects of life that the importance of sleep can slip off our radars. For me, it was a struggle to balance college classes, homework, friends, a part-time job, and extracurriculars. That’s not to mention the added stress of living away from “home” for […]

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Kylie on 19th December 2023

My Experience with Mindful Eating & How to Try It Yourself

Mindful eating is underrated – it can be so beneficial! According to Utah State University, many individuals experience improved self-esteem and a sense of empowerment from practicing regularly. Additionally, mindful eating helps our bodies absorb more nutrients! Overall, mindful eating is a great way to improve both our physical and mental/emotional relationships with food. So, […]

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Kylie on 18th October 2023

Mental Health Awareness

Every fall, we have a couple of back-to-back awareness months surrounding mental health. While September is dedicated to suicide prevention awareness, October focuses on mental health more broadly. With World Mental Health Day coming up on October 10th, we’re trying to spread some awareness! Spreading awareness is important because it offers connection to community, education, […]

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Kylie on 22nd June 2023

Using Nature To Clear Our Minds (Why I spend time in a “green space” after each therapy session)

Get outside! No, really! There are a couple of things we’ve learned through research that tie together here. First, looking around at the space we’re in can help us feel grounded. Second, when we’re in nature, our eye movement is naturally increased. That means that when we’re in “green space” (a nature trail, forest, or […]

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Kylie on 29th March 2023

Tools & Techniques You Can Use to Help Ground Yourself When You’re Feeling Anxious

From mindful walking to fidget cubes, I’ve been exploring tools and techniques that help me when I’m feeling anxious or overwhelmed. With the support of my therapist, I’ve been finding ones that work for me! In this blog, I’d like to introduce you to a few so you can try them, too! I’ve been collecting […]

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Kylie on 17th January 2023

Taking Care of Me

CW: Alcoholism/Abuse A year ago, my life felt harder than it ever had before. Having a therapist at the time to talk it over with made it easier for me to recognize what I needed. I was taking on too many responsibilities while running on empty. I was always “mature for my age”, but I […]

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