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By Ginny Puckett, LPC, ACS Introduction Trauma leaves a lasting impact on the body and mind, often in ways that people don’t immediately associate with sexual health. Although sexual trauma can certainly lead to difficulties with intimacy, the reality is that even nonsexual trauma can impair sexual functioning. In a review of the literature, Yehuda,

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

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

By Elle Ryan, Mental Health Clinician August marks the 19th anniversary of National Black Business Month! This is a time to celebrate and appreciate Black business owners and entrepreneurs and the major contributions they provide to our economy.  Black business owners account for nearly 10% of all U.S. businesses, and according to the U.S. Census

By Lindsay Caldwell, Resident in Counseling Being social is a part of everyday life. If you consider yourself to be an introvert, you might not always look forward to socializing and may find it draining. However, social connectedness is a large part of keeping ourselves healthy, both mentally and physically. Getting our social needs met

By Rae Burgess, LPC, LCMHC Psychology comes from Greek, meaning “the study of the soul.” As counselors, we study psychology to become experts on the psyche. We understand how synaptic pathways and neurotransmitters in the brain influence our emotions and behavior, and we also strive to see the world through your eyes, to appreciate what

By Lindsay Caldwell, Resident in Counseling This month’s article continues on from a previous post about women’s rights and access to healthcare related to abortion procedures. For part two, we will focus on issues related to advocacy and ethics. Advocating for reproductive rights and supporting those who need abortion care can be daunting. With the

By Taylor Mann, Mental Health Counseling Intern Happy  Pride Month! Every June we celebrate Pride Month as we celebrate our LGBTQ community! Have you ever wondered why we celebrate Pride Month in the month of June? During the earlymorning of June 28th of 1969, the Stonewall Uprising occurred. The Stonewall Inn was, and still is,

By Elle Ryan, Mental Health Counseling Intern Within the past few years, we have heard mention of the holiday Juneteenth, as it was formally recognized as a federal holiday back in 2021 under the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act. Although some Americans are only just learning about the holiday, for many Black families and communities