The list of challenges affecting women is long. For one, women are more prone to certain diagnoses. They are twice as likely as men to experience depression, generalized anxiety disorder, and PTSD, and much more likely to battle body dysmorphia and eating disorders. Pay inequity, caregiving responsibilities, and gender-based violence are among the contributing risk…
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-They habitually find something to criticize. Whether it’s a stain on your clothing, dirt on the carpet, or a spelling error in your email, they will be sure to find it and point it out. -They hate to be wrong. They will go to great lengths to show that they were right but will not…
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At Embolden Psychology, we term the foundations of self-care the Five Pillars: Sleep, Nutrition, Movement, Meditation, Connection. The foundation holds up the house. Beyond these essentials, self-care can take many forms. The essence of self-care requires twofold mindfulness. 1. Making decisions that make daily life more efficient and efficacious. A client finally bought a comfortable…
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On the last day of #mentalhealthawarenessmonth2022 I am finally writing about one of the most profound personal and professional experiences I have had in my field. It took me a while to unpack this enough to say a bit. #EmboldenPsychology was founded on the principles of culturally competent practice, DEI as a value system, and…
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– Find out what your child or student knows about the event. Don’t make assumptions. Even if you haven’t yet discussed it together, kids may have heard the news from media sources or classmates. Their perception of what has happened may be very different from the reality. Let them talk. -Reassure the child that it’s…
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In 2020, firearm-related injuries became the leading cause of death for children and teens, an age group defined as ranging from 1-19 years. From 2019 to 2020, the relative increase in the rate of firearm-related deaths of all types (suicide, homicide, and unintentional) among children and adolescents was 29.5%, a significant uptick. In addition, drug…
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I have been combining meditation with psychotherapy in my professional work for years. My kid clients are so proud when they finish a 10-minute meditation, often having started with a 3-minute goal initially while learning. They ring the singing bowl or strike the gong in the office at the end of the meditation, to signify…
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Eid al-Fitr marks the end of the month of Ramadan. For Muslims the world over, it’s an important feast day. From Morocco to Malaysia, New York to Niger, Eid is a time to reflect on the sacrifices of Ramadan, celebrate with loved ones, exchange gifts, wear new clothing, visit with friends, and eat delicious foods.…
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Although there are several definitions, the term “Black Moon” is generally used to describe the scenario when there’s more than one New Moon in the same calendar month. This weekend brings an unusual convergence of events. *This last weekend of April will be the only universal “Black Moon”. In other words, there will be a…
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1 in 5 South Asians in the United States report experiencing a mood or anxiety disorder in their lifetime, with women reporting higher levels of distress than men. Obviously, these numbers, in general, are vastly underreported, as South Asians often express greater stigma toward mental illness than other groups. Stigma toward mental illness is a…
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Combined with psychoeducational testing, it helps provide comprehensive information and recommendations to help children and teens six and up.
