Apologies usually usher in a safe space for making amends—when they’re sincere. Sincere apologies communicate regret, remorse, genuine empathy, an acceptance of personal responsibility for a wrongdoing, a promise to learn from mistakes, and a desire to improve. Some apologies, however, aren’t apologies at all and can feel impersonal, contrived, and accusatory, and generic. These […]
It has been more than 30 years since the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) launched this week-long initiative to shine a spotlight on the needs of people with eating disorders. To give some context into the importance of this issue, nearly twenty-eight million Americans will develop eating disorders (EDs) at some point in their lives, […]
Picture this: you’re walking down the street in downtown Chicago and you see a friend in the distance. As you get closer, you realize it’s not just any friend, it’s your best friend who you know is a mother, a Black woman, a vegan, a lover of the arts, and a caretaker to her aging […]
There’s no denying the popularity of corporate wellness programs, and their place in the workforce even as we enter 2023. The concept of corporate wellness—or the activities, programs, and policies that organizations enact to promote a healthy working environment—has been attracting much attention recently. COVID-19 and Corporate WellnessThe COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on […]
Congratulations to newly qualified therapists and those seeking to advance their careers and expand their skills! Reaching this point in your academic and professional lives is a considerable feat—one you should be immensely proud of. With your newly minted degree, it makes sense that you’re looking forward to joining the workforce and anxious to put […]
Though the holidays tend to be a time of family, cheer, good food, and gratitude, it could also be a time of stress, anxiety and feeling overwhelmed. If you feel this way, you are not alone. One study shows that 38% of people report experiencing an increase in of anxiety during the holiday season, from […]