Written by Meghna Bhat On March 11th, I completed the ShamrockN 10k race on a rainy Saturday in Sacramento, California. I mostly brisk walked and jogged. I surprised myself with … Continue reading Overcoming chronic health struggles by honoring my own pace…with softness and compassion!
The Journey Begins
Written by Salina Gray For much of my life I walked wounded, a chronically depressed child and woman who often found myself having what I called ‘nervous’ breakdowns. It was … Continue reading The Journey Begins
Situating Strengths Alongside Trauma
Written by Addison Duane When first learning about trauma from an intellectual standpoint, it’s common for people to share a list of traumatic experiences and trauma responses. This is important … Continue reading Situating Strengths Alongside Trauma
Advocating for Neurodiversity within Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI).
Written by Written by Chisato Hotta, DSW, LPCC, LMFT “We can’t support their needs here.” As a therapist, I had witnessed first hand over and over again, the stigma against … Continue reading Advocating for Neurodiversity within Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI).
I am a revolutionary
Written by Essence Wynter Today as I lay in my bed, 5 words rang through my head. I. Am. not. your. Negro. Those words repeated over and over because I … Continue reading I am a revolutionary
Balancing – Work, Home, Life and Self
Written by Chisato Hotta, DSW, LPCC, LMFT(Originally published on Autism Advocate Parenting Magazine, September 2022 issue) When my twin boys were diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, my husband and I agreed … Continue reading Balancing – Work, Home, Life and Self