It has been said that family is not always blood! Typically, we do not receive all that we need emotionally or intellectually from biological or marriage relatives. This is where the non-blood “relatives” or extended community comes into play in a powerful way! Black culture…
You’re a good parent. You do the best you can! You are trying to make sure your children have everything they want and need within appropriate boundaries. And you are suspecting that your teen is dealing with an abusive dating partner. Before you blame yourself…
It’s 2021! And for many, that means it’s a time to reflect on the past and project hopes onto the New Year ahead. Let’s take a trip back to December 2019 when we were excited to be finished with the year and embrace a new…
By: Julie Galiñanes, MSW, LCSW When you lose someone you love, it can be tremendously devastating. Your whole world is turned upside down. The pain is immense and intense. It may seem like it will never pass. What used to be a commonplace routine becomes a…
By: Lexa Bender This summer was one for the books—the history books. I was lucky enough to be granted the opportunity to join the resilient activists of March for Our Lives on their summer trip, which was driven by the intention of turning tragedy into…
Weathering the Storm Together By: Staci Lee Schnell, M.S.,C.S., LMFT Weathering the Storm Together These are extremely difficult times in so many lives, as Texas recovers from Hurricane Harvey and Florida recovers from Hurricane Irma. We are concerned for loved ones in Mexico,…