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As a psychologist trained in behavior therapy, I’ve got some strategies I know I can come back to every year when holiday time comes, that make it easier for me to show up for my loved ones without feeling like I’m losing myself in the process. Read on for a list of tips and tricks for how to stay mindful during the holiday chaos, and we’ll all get through it together!

In this article, we’ll get into the importance of journaling for self-care and share ten journal prompts specifically designed for queer adults. Whether it’s your first time journaling or you’re looking to deepen your practice, these prompts will help you connect with yourself in meaningful ways.

Being bisexual is a beautiful and valid identity. In this article, we’ll dive into the ups and downs of bisexual mental health. We’ll explore the external pressures that can make things tough, and arm you with strategies to boost your well-being. Grab a comfy seat, maybe a cup of tea, and let’s get into it!

Creating an inclusive and supportive environment at work is more important than ever, especially for LGBTQ+ employees. Bisexual employees often face unique challenges that can make navigating the workplace particularly difficult. We’ll look at some strategies that workplaces can implement to create a more inclusive and affirming environment for all.

Tracking your mental health can be a powerful tool for self-improvement and healing. In this guide, we’ll dive into what DBT diary cards are, how to use them effectively, and how they can benefit your mental health journey.

In the fast-paced world of 2024, stress and emotional obstacles are part of daily life. Whether it’s work-related stress, personal pressure, or global dilemmas, having a reliable way to deal with it is essential for maintaining mental well-being. This personalized collection of tools and techniques is designed to help you navigate life’s ups and downs.

For bisexual people, the experience of parenting comes with its own unique set of challenges and joys. This article aims to address some of the specific needs and experiences of bisexual parents. My goal is to amplify bisexual stories and to provide bisexual parents with support, solidarity, and the resources to navigate their parenting journey confidently and proudly.

In the queer community, friendships are a source of joy and a lifeline. They provide validation, support, and a sense of belonging that can be hard to find in our lives. This article explores how to strengthen LGBTQ+ friendships and form queer community, so that we can hold onto connections that are both meaningful and resilient.

DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) is a powerful tool created to help people manage their emotions and relationships. One of its essential techniques, the FAST skill, is particularly helpful for people with a pattern of prioritizing others' needs over their own. This guide will detail how the FAST skill can help queer people maintain their self-respect and combat the pattern of people-pleasing.

In December of 2023 I was interviewed by Hong Jeong, a fellow therapist, for a video series he was producing about self-healing. His project focuses on the healing we do inwardly, before we can take care of others.

Take some of the chaos out of your life with a self-care kit that is tailored to your needs. Having a basket or a box of self-care items available can be a priceless tool for managing your physical and mental well-being. This guide will walk you through building and using a customized self-care kit with all of the essentials, so that you have it ready to go at a moment’s notice.

Anxiety is a pervasive mental health concern affecting millions of people around the world. From everyday stress, muscle tension, fixation on what could go wrong, and falling into perfectionism, anxiety can significantly impact daily living and your well-being overall. As a professional psychologist, I've witnessed firsthand the exhausting effect of anxiety on peoples’ lives. I've also seen the transformative power of effective coping skills, particularly those grounded in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). This article looks at one such skill, called Ride the Wave.

For bisexual people of Asian descent, navigating this intersection can get complicated quickly. In this article, my aim is to celebrate and uplift the people embracing their bisexual Asian identity. We’ll look at the specific challenges that come up when navigating being bisexual and Asian, celebrate the richness of these two communities, and uplift the voices of the people creating a life and a community as bisexual Asian Americans.

Finding queer friendships can be both exhilarating and challenging in a city the size of New York. Queer friendship plays a critical role in creating acceptance and belonging. For many LGBTQ+ people, forming queer community with friends who have similar experiences or fresh perspectives can provide a space for validation and self-expression. As a therapist specializing in LGBTQ+ issues, I understand the importance of building supportive connections, especially for queer adults building a life in NYC.

Welcome to an exploration of radical acceptance, a fundamental skill in DBT: Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Radical acceptance means acknowledging reality as it is without making any judgments about it or resisting it. In this article, we will dive into the concept of radical acceptance from a DBT lens, and then explore its relevance and application for LGBTQ+ adults. It comes from the world of Distress Tolerance, a toolbox for withstanding pressure and intense emotions as well as for coming to terms with unchangeable realities. Radical acceptance is most useful for making peace with the parts of our lives we cannot change and the problems that have no solution. As a psychologist specializing in queer mental health, I understand how a distress tolerance skill like radical acceptance can help LGBTQ+ people face the unique challenges and stressors in their lives.