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By Sivonna Stringham, Resident in Counseling Here’s a brief history of slavery: first documented in 3500 B.C. in Mesopotamia with the Code of Hammurabi. Jumping forward to 1526, the British Empire invaded African territories, took people from their homes and families, then sold them to the Thirteen Colonies in America. In 1619, Jamestown, Virginia, was

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,

By Taylor Mann, Mental Health Counseling Intern The first day of fall this year landed on September 23rd, 2023. As we brace ourselves for colder weather, we also start to brace ourselves for seasonal depression. What exactly is seasonal depression? Also referred to as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), seasonal depression is due to the change

By Taylor Mann, Mental Health Counseling Intern August 30th is National Grief Awareness Day! Contrary to societal beliefs, grief does not have to correlate with death. Grief is a form of loss. People do not experience grief in alinear fashion and there is no “one sizes fits all” process when it comes to mourning a

By Taylor Mann, Mental Health Counseling Intern     When it comes to mental health in the United States, Western culture has had an impact on theories and practice. To briefly define: culture is described as a set of shared beliefs, practices, and/or other traits among members of a certain group or civilization. “Is cultural

By Elle Ryan, BS, Mental Health Counseling Intern May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Let’s discuss the stigma surrounding mental health in America. Mental health stigma refers to negative attitudes and lack of understanding about mental health conditions and treatment. Living with a mental health disorder is very similar to living with a chronic medical

A 2022 study indicates that women tend to experience burnout more often than their male peers. The Exhaustion Gap was first coined from an online study based in the UK and US. Developed by the creative agency Berlin Cameron in partnership with Kantar, Luminary and Fair Play author Eve Rodsky, the study captured over 1,000