Some thoughts from the Chair of the MN LGBTQ Therapist Network: For many of us who are LGBTQ+ mental health providers, these weeks since “Orlando” have been intensely emotionally and psychologically draining – on both a personal and professional level. We have been raw with our own pain, PTSD, shock and grief from the tragic events […]
An open letter to my LGBTQ friends and colleagues who work and volunteer in the Queer mental health communities: When the hate and violence against our communities is so densely profound, those of us in the helping professions need to take extra care of ourselves and of each other. In the next several days many of us will […]
Remember your past Open up Let it go Cry sometimes Smile more Challenge your fears Trust your wisdom Learn your truth Join yourself Spark joy Risk failure Stretch intently Hydrate often Release passion Dream daily Speak out Listen more Accept reason Claim mistakes Occupy space Question authority Know your privilege Correct injustice Exert integrity Invite […]
During each “50-minute clinical hour” I sit in my tan leather therapist chair the five classic feet across the Oriental rug from the embodied brown client couch. After 29 years of doing this work, I view myself as a seasoned, ethical, and skilled psychotherapist – who remains regularly humbled. I have had the honor of […]