-Jarytza Linares El Dia De Muertos is a Mexican holiday that is dedicated to the celebration of the lives of loved ones who have passed away. It is celebrated during a period of time when the veil between the living and the dead is thin, when deceased loved ones are able to pay a visit […]
Gender Neutral Language
-Jarytza Linares Non-binary identities are increasingly being recognized in societies across the world. However, language is a barrier that has to be acknowledged in the validation of these identities. Several languages do not have this issue, as they may be inherently genderless. Some languages have masculine, feminine, and gender-neutral terms according to the situation. Other […]
What is Play Therapy
-Dramesia Colbert Play therapy is a method of therapy that uses play to deal with mental health needs in children. This therapy builds on the communicative and learning process of children. Play therapy can be used for children with a behavioral issue, such as anger management, grief, trauma, and more. You can also use it […]
What is in a Name: Deadnaming
-Kenyu Jones WHAT IS IN A NAME? Names mean different things to different people. For some, a name can be a new beginning, or a sense of pride and joy. For people that identify as transgender a name can mean everything. Here’s why… What is deadnaming? Deadnaming occurs when a person, intentionally or unintentionally, refers […]
Let’s Talk about Sex(and ageing and LGBTQIA+)
All props to Salt-N-Pepa, let’s talk about sex. Let’s talk about sex and ageing. And let’s not just talk about the mechanics of sex and ageing, you can look that up on most pharmaceutical companies websites and they will sell you a pill, or some gel for pretty much anything that may be physically hindering […]
Is it Grief if Nobody Died?
When we think of the word grief, or even Google the word for that matter, the first reference is to a literal, physical death of a loved one. Yet, are there not other times in or lives when we experience grief? The ending of a romantic relationship, even if it is the most mutual and […]
The Addiction and Mental Health Consumer Perspective
The challenges facing consumers with addiction or mental health issues are compounded when self-stigma mirrors social stigma. Thanks to misconceptions and lack of adequate public education about mental health and addiction issues, the consumer seeking recovery may find it almost impossible to get the help they need while also contributing to their own stigmatization. If […]