I am back in action after taking a much needed year off from this newsletter to take care of family, myself, and focus on other private practice things. The break allowed me to reflect on the best way to deliver Therapy Thoughts to readers…so this beauty got a makeover! You can now just scroll down and it’s all right here. I’ve finally joined the rest of the bloggers! Whether you are new here or you’ve been reading, I’m grateful for you.
I’m back in action and also taking action! Here’s what I’ve cooked up for you:
New Blog on the Run Club for Mental Health
Ways to support the Black community & DEI
Resources for our Immigrant neighbors
Positive climate news
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I would also love to hear from you! What topics interest you? I’m interested in this being a collaborative exchange of thoughts and ideas. My virtual door is always open. I hope to connect with you soon.
With so much appreciation,
Maria
Maria Antell, LCSW Forward Motion Counseling LCSW, PLLC
“Walk! Don’t sit!,” I hear behind me. My gym teacher is shaking his head, jotting something down in his clipboard while the other kids have already completed the horrid mile run. My heart
Decolonizing Therapy, By Jennifer Mullan, PsyD: I am half way through and find Dr. Mullan’s call to action one that was missing from my own graduate program. Dr. Mullan discusses the need for therapists to understand the oppressive roots in modern psychotherapy and how politics are not separate from being in a therapeutic space. I also see this book as a tool for those in therapy who plan to keep their therapist but may want their therapist to understand historical trauma better.
Oh and good news! If you only look at the bad news, you will begin to believe that only bad things are happening. I’ve been seeing an increase in climate grief and anxiety and personally relate to these overwhelming feelings. I will be making a point to share positive climate news in the newsletter moving forward and highly encourage you to look for this news as well if you are experiencing this.
NY and VT are the first two states to make polluters pay! Read more here!
Rewilding cattle from grazing fields into forests could reduce carbon dioxide emissions! Read more here!
Climate Change Activism on College Campuses-Read more here!
