Navigating LGBTQIA+ Rights in the Therapy Room: Reflections on Advocacy, Inclusion, and Creating Safe Spaces
The LGBTQIA+ rights debate reemerges in women’s soccer as player Korbin Albert posted and then apologized for homophobic and transphobic content. This incident highlights the ongoing stress and trauma faced by marginalized communities in our society. Therapists must acknowledge and address these issues, fostering a better, more inclusive world.
Being Present in a Busy World
Kimberly Harkey discusses the common experience of being on autopilot while going through daily motions, caused by anxiety, ADHD, and the demands of modern life. She shares an ACE exercise to be present: Acknowledge thoughts and feelings, Come back into your body, and Engage in the present moment. This exercise can benefit those with ADHD,…
Why Roseate Therapy? Finding Meaning in Self-Compassion
Therapist Kimberly Harkey shares her journey of choosing a business name, highlighting the importance of self-compassion. Drawing on the metaphor of appreciating sunsets without criticism, she aims to bring this mindset to therapy, helping clients cultivate self-compassion and choose when to use a problem-solving approach. The focus is on welcoming all experiences with mindfulness.
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