Step Up For Mental Health · The Benefits and Drawbacks of Therapeutic Writing Therapeutic Writing Princy Daniel’s recent article, “10 Questions to Ask Yourself When Journaling,” reminds me of how…
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How I Reclaim Power From Mental Abuse: A Letter to a Teenager
For the Teenager Hindsight as an adult offers answers to questions that I didn’t know as a teenager. As a teen, I didn’t know there were different types of mental…
5 Of The Best Ways Black Women Can Protect Their Mental Health
During February, we celebrate Black History Month. Like every American, African-Americans do undergo mental health issues as well. However, one group of people who go through a lot are Black…
10 Questions to Ask Yourself When Journaling
The start of every new year brims with so much promise and is an inspirational space of time where our sincerest hopes, deepest desires and an immortal motivation collide—and I…
Is Trauma-Sensitive Yoga Right for Me? What It’s All About
Step Up For Mental Health · Trauma Sensitive Yoga What is Trauma-Sensitive Yoga? Trauma-Sensitive Yoga (TSY) is a hidden gem for trauma survivors who may be curious about taking a…
Declutter for Your Mental Health
Decluttering is a frequent topic of conversation at the beginning of the year. We want to clear out the old, the broken and the worn-out in our homes. A decluttered…
Let Go Of Toxic Relationships Starting Today
It Is Time To Let Go It is time to let go. Let go of the things that worry you, and the things that hold you back. They are no…
A Set of Grief Exercises for Continuous Healing
Step Up For Mental Health · A Set of Grief Exercises for Continuous Healing Does Grief Expire? It’s been nearly three years since losing my father, and sometimes it takes…
5 Positive Affirmations for Better Mental Health in 2021
The year 2021 is now upon us. Like every new year, we all strive to create new goals or resolutions so can improve in the future. However, some people also…
Practicing Self-Compassion: Being a Friend to My Own Mental Health
Practicing self-compassion can create positive impacts on our mental health and in our relationships with others. I think of self-compassion as a way of acting like a friend to myself.…