Strong relationships are not built overnight.. They grow through care, communication, curiosity, and regular attention. That’s where relationship check-ins come in. When life feels busy (especially in early fall, when schedules fill up fast), it’s easy for partners to shift into autopilot—talking mostly about chores,…
When we think about trauma, we often focus on how it impacts our emotions. But trauma doesn’t just stay in your thoughts. It shows up in your body too. Your nervous system is one of the main places where trauma leaves its mark. This can…
In a high-stakes legal development, via the case of Chiles v Salazar et al., the U.S. Supreme Court is now reviewing whether states have the right to ban conversion therapy. Specifically, the Supreme Court is examining Colorado’s enactment of the Minor Therapy Conversion Law, which…
Starting therapy can bring up a lot of emotions. Maybe you’re feeling nervous or unsure about how it’s all going to go. Maybe you’re excited and ready to get support but still have questions about what actually happens. That’s completely okay. It’s a big step,…
Creating safe and affirming mental health spaces for LGBTQIA+ youth is about more than just acceptance. It means offering a place where teens feel genuinely seen, heard, and supported without judgment. This support becomes especially meaningful during adolescence, a time when identity exploration can feel…
Every Autistic teen deserves to feel seen, heard, and supported. That kind of care starts with affirming their identity just as it is and creating a space where they aren’t pressured to change, mask, or meet someone else’s expectations. For many teens, especially at this…
