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Breaking the Silence: Mental Health in Minority Communities

By Taylor Mann, Resident in Counseling Mental health is a vital aspect of overall well-being, yet it is often overlooked, especially in minority communities. There are unique challenges and barriers that minorities face when it comes to accessing mental health care, including stigma, lack of representation, and cultural differences. It’s time to break the silence […]

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Bi-phobia: Why We Need to Change Attitudes about Bisexuality

By Lindsay Caldwell, Resident in Counseling, CFRA Bi-phobia, the fear of and discrimination against bisexuality, can have detrimental effects on the mental health and well-being of those who identify as bisexual. Bisexuality is defined as attraction to more than one gender; whereas, pansexuality means attraction to any individual regardless of gender identity or biological sex.

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Transforming Life’s Setbacks into Opportunities for Growth

Life is an unpredictable journey, brimming with unforeseen obstacles that offer unique opportunities for personal transformation. Embracing these difficulties as catalysts, you can harness them to foster significant growth and discover deeper insights into what truly matters. This process invites you to transform adversity into a stepping stone for self-discovery and empowerment. In this article,

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Happy Pride 2024!

Counseling Connect, PLLC recently collaborated with Community Pride in Blacksburg and Moon Hollow Brewing to celebrate Pride month with a drag show! Check out our album of photos! https://www.facebook.com/media/set?vanity=counselingconnectpllc&set=a.816456700577218 Thanks to our awesome turnout, we were able to donate over $700 to Point of Pride, an organization that provides financial aid and gender affirming support for trans folks in need of healthcare. https://www.pointofpride.org/

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Counseling Connect’s Drag Extravaganza!

By Elle Ryan, Resident in Counseling Recently, there has been heightened tension between state governments and the LGBTQ+ population. Forty-two states have passed anti-drag and anti-transgender bills, including but not limited to Florida, Tennessee, Kentucky, Oklahoma, and Arizona. These bills spread misinformation and provoke threats, attacks, and discrimination against transfolk, drag-artists, their patrons and the

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Animal Kindness Day: Practicing Compassion in Everyday Life

By Lindsay Caldwell, Resident in Counseling, CFRA As we celebrate Animal Kindness Day, it’s an opportune moment to reflect on the profound impact our actions can have on those around us, including the lives of the fellow creatures with whom we share this planet. From the smallest insects to the grandest elephants, every living being

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Meet Your Supervisor: Ginny Puckett, LPC, ACS

Ginny is the Assistant Clinical Supervisor at Counseling Connect, PLLC. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Approved Clinical Supervisor in Virginia. She supervises pre-licensed professionals and helps with our day-to-day management. She also offers wellness seminars for local businesses and providers. Ginny has her own private practice, where she provides telehealth to Virginia residents.

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Deaf Awareness

By Taylor Mann, Resident in Counseling Today, we delve into the world of Deaf culture with a focus on inclusivity and respect. Our discussion explores the intricate relationship between deafness, identity, and mental well-being, shedding light on the diverse experiences that shape the deaf community. The National Deaf Center has a commitment to inclusivity. By

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Autism Acceptance Month

By Elle Ryan, Resident in Counseling April is now Autism Acceptance Month! Previously, it has been referred to as Autism Awareness Month. So what’s the difference between awareness and acceptance? In an article by the British Broadcasting Corporation, Sarinah O’Donoghue suggests shifting the language of “awareness” (often linked with disease) to a more positive expression

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