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General Mental Health Articles

What is Therapy like at Serenity Solutions?

You’ve been struggling for a while and are now considering therapy. If you’ve been following the past few posts, you have learned what gets in the way of going to therapy and how to find the right therapist for you. Now you are wondering what therapy at Serenity Solutions would be like.

How to Find the Right Therapist

If you read last month’s blog post and you’re ready to start therapy, Congratulations! Choosing to start therapy is a big decision but it is an amazing investment in your mental health.

What’s Getting in the Way of Starting Therapy Now?

If you’re on the fence about starting therapy, I understand why. We live in an age when our mental health is more important than ever, but there’s still a stigma attached to it. You may have tried therapy before and found it ineffective or unhelpful for you personally—or maybe you never even made it to your first session because fear got in the way.

Gratitude and Antiracism

Thanksgiving brings up conflicting emotions for many of us. While it’s certainly a pleasure to have time to commune with family and friends, reflect on what we’re thankful for, and prepare for the winter holidays, the celebration can feel bittersweet when we think about the holiday’s colonial roots.

Mental Health Myths

Mental Health Myths

October 10th was World Mental Health Day! This international holiday focuses on raising awareness about mental health issues and increasing access to mental health care. We at Serenity Solutions are incredibly passionate about these issues, and in honor of World Mental Health Day, we’re going to debunk some common myths about mental health.

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Self-compassion for Tough Times

Self-compassion for Tough Times

When the stay-at-home orders began in March, many of our clients began talking about feelings of guilt. They were acutely aware of all that they had to be grateful for. This led to them feeling guilty for their negative emotions and emotional struggles resulting from the new changes in their lives.

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Acceptance is NOT the Answer

Acceptance is NOT the Answer

Are you feeling uncomfortable? The death of George Floyd and the resulting protests, riots, and looting, and calls to action have led to a lot of strong emotions. These feelings range from anger and rage to sadness, fear, and confusion to hope and can feel uncomfortable.

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Happy Holidays!

Happy Holidays!

As 2012 comes to an end, I have been reminiscing about the year. It has been filled with ups and downs, in my life and in the lives of many others.

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