Tag Archives: judgement

Judgy

Posted on March 20, 2021 by msw blog

“You know, we do a really good job of judging each other and assuming who people are when we don’t even know them. To me, the most important thing we can do right now is take a second to see … Continue reading →

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Career Advice

Posted on March 17, 2021 by msw blog

 Best career advice I’ve gotten: I can be a quotes-driven basic bitch. These may not qualify as advice because they weren’t given to me directly, but I’ve found them the most catalytic for me: “Be so good, they can’t ignore you” … Continue reading →

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Advice from a Horoscope

Posted on February 7, 2021 by msw blog

Perspective is everything. This month you will be the one to remind your loved ones that life could be a lot worse. Confidence and a plan for the future help to keep your own angst at bay. The next level … Continue reading →

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Keep Calm and Carry On

Posted on January 13, 2021 by msw blog

When your living through a scary time, how can you stop those feelings from taking over? As a therapist, I have two sets of tools change strategies and acceptance strategies. They work even when you’re experiencing long-term uncertainty. Tools for … Continue reading →

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Stigma

Posted on September 16, 2020 by msw blog

There’s a fear of putting our business in the street…of somehow revealing too much. Black women can perceive going to a therapist as something we don’t do. There is a deep-seated feeling that going to seek professional help is a … Continue reading →

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