Mental Health
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In My Skin, I Am Valuable
I shimmy into my little black dress. It hugs my slender curves. I’m well aware of every curve, pooch, and roll. Somehow it feels conflicting but rewarding to see my flawed silhouette in…
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Dear Tired Teacher
A friend reminded me today that I wrote this creative work back in 2018. It can originally be found in the Kansas English peer-reviewed journal here. The title of it seemed fitting for…
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Does Counseling Work?
People often ask about the logistics of counseling. Some people go to their first counseling session or two. They always come back and ask me, “Does counseling work?” I can feel the…
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What is Counseling Really Like?
Based on what you know about counseling, how would you fill in the blank? Counseling is like __________. Maybe your answer is based on what you see in movies, a personal…
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Counselor Recommendations 101
It helps if I talk about counseling like I’m going to the grocery store or the gym. When making plans with friends it is common for me to say, “I can’t come over…
