Some History about Juneteenth

Some History about Juneteenth

Article by: McKenna Hereford, PhD What is Juneteenth? What have you heard about Juneteenth? If you’re like many other people, you likely did not learn this important history in school. Maybe you’ve seen social media posts during the last few years or haven’t heard at...
Why Do We Celebrate Pride?

Why Do We Celebrate Pride?

June is Pride Month! Article by: McKenna Hereford, PhD You’ve likely heard about pride month and maybe even seen various celebrations that typically occur in June. Within the past few years, many companies have begun their own forms of endorsement and you may see...
How to Thrive After Trauma and Achieve Posttraumatic Growth

How to Thrive After Trauma and Achieve Posttraumatic Growth

Article by: McKenna Hereford, PhD You’ve likely heard about PTSD (Posttraumatic Stress Disorder) particularly in the last few years or perhaps about trauma in general. The focus has understandably been on the lingering effects of significant traumatic events people...
How Can Community Care Help Me?

How Can Community Care Help Me?

What is Self-care Versus Community Care? The topics of self-care and therapy have exploded in the past few years. You’ve probably seen many social media posts or ads pointing to products, services, or hobbies that serve as some form of self-care. The term self-care is...
Current Events and Collective Trauma: Resources & Help

Current Events and Collective Trauma: Resources & Help

You likely have read the news about Uvalde. Many people have expressed disbelief that this happened in a school again and that this occurred soon after other shootings in recent weeks. You might be experiencing grief, anger, fear, panic, disconnection, disbelief, and...