Tag: relationships

Living life for others is simply exhausting. Sure, it is a noble sentiment to think beyond yourself, but how much neglecting of self is tolerable before losing oneself? Believe it or not, there is no definitive answer. Our environment, culture, past experiences, and goals are just a few possibilities that reveal our desire to put others first.

The cape is real! I am not talking about the piece of land that reaches for the ocean. I’m talking about the cape that’s affixed to Superman, Batman and the others. It is a mental cape used to propel people to put aside personal inhibitions, and defer energy and strength to those who take, take, take.  Maybe I should say we ALLOW them to take, take, take.  This is the superhero mentality.

Have you heard the statement “The struggle is real?”  Well this statement becomes all too true when we become exhausted from tending to others' call for help.  The superhero mentality is ...

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When Your Kids Are More Tech Savvy Than You

Written by Van Le, LPC 

for the Hope & Harmony Therapy, LLC Blog

What does it mean for adults and children nowadays as they navigate through the complexity of technology that has bloomed over the last two decades? Confusion? Frustration? Curiosity? Confliction? Excitement? Acceptance? Immersion? These are some of the thoughts or emotions that many people have, and it could range from one to many within days, weeks, months, or years. However, for adults who are not comfortable with technology, it may mean stretching beyond the comfort zone of the past and work on being exposed to the future. Technology is like a second skin to the children of the new millennium. However, it does not mean that the millennials are aware of all the good and bad. Thus, it may require adults' insig ...

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Black People and Mental Health: Transcending the Stigma

by Sharde Taylor, LPC-Intern, Supervised by Shelley Zavodney, LMFT-S, LPC-S

There is no denying that in recent years more and more Black people are bravely seeking out mental health services for themselves, but many of us remain reluctant or even adamant about not getting the help we need. Here are some of the factors and barriers that contribute to this long-standing issue:

TRUST

The lack of trust between Black people and those in the medical and mental health fields is completely understandable and even heightened in this current political era. Given our lengthy history of oppression by judges, police officers, scientific researchers, educators, and others in positions of authority, it is not difficult to see why some may be leery of mental health providers. This very reason for not seeking help also happens to be ...

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