By Jayln Giles-Ewell, LAAT, ATR-P You’ve worked hard, gotten your degree(s) and credentials, perhaps even completed fieldwork for this position during one of your programs. Maybe you’re someone who even graduated with distinction, has been formally recognized for your work, or even passed your boards on the first try. And yet, with all of your experience,ContinueContinue reading “What Every BIPOC Helping Professional Should Know About Impostor Syndrome”
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Parenting Burnout in NJ: How to Stop Doing Everything Alone in Your Relationship
By Jaunai Staton, LAMFT The Weight of Parenting Alone in a Partnership Partnership is supposed to mean sharing the weight, yet many moms quietly admit it doesn’t feel that way. Have you ever looked around and thought, “Why does it feel like I’m doing this alone, even though I’m not?” That’s the hidden struggle of one-sidedContinueContinue reading “Parenting Burnout in NJ: How to Stop Doing Everything Alone in Your Relationship”
Mom Burnout and the Invisible Load of Parenting in New Jersey
By Jaunai Staton, LAMFT As a therapist, I often hear this quiet truth from moms: “I’m partnered, but parenting still feels painfully solo.” Your partner may be present, but you’re the one remembering the appointments, managing the meltdowns, planning the meals, and holding the emotional tone of the home. On the outside, it may look likeContinueContinue reading “Mom Burnout and the Invisible Load of Parenting in New Jersey”
Virtual Therapy NJ for New Moms: The Self-Care Solution That Comes to You
By Melody Smith, LPC You know the advice everyone gives you– “Make sure you take care of yourself too”? Yeah. Cool. But HOW? How are you supposed to take care of yourself when you haven’t slept more than two consecutive hours in weeks? When your body is still healing and leaking in ways no oneContinueContinue reading “Virtual Therapy NJ for New Moms: The Self-Care Solution That Comes to You”
How Black Women in NJ Are Healing the Strong Black Woman Myth With A BIPOC Therapist
By Jaunai Staton, LAMFT In Part 1, we named what so many Black women in New Jersey and beyond quietly carry: the pressure to be unbreakable. To keep going no matter the cost, and to silence our needs in the name of strength. We explored how the strong Black woman myth shapes our identities, emotionalContinueContinue reading “How Black Women in NJ Are Healing the Strong Black Woman Myth With A BIPOC Therapist”
The “Strong Black Woman” Myth: An NJ BIPOC Therapist’s Take
By Jaunai Staton, LAMFT Have You Felt This Too? Have you ever caught yourself pushing through, even when you’re running on empty? Wondered why rest feels so far out of reach, even when your body is begging for it? Do you ever feel like you’re the glue holding everything together, but no one sees whatContinueContinue reading “The “Strong Black Woman” Myth: An NJ BIPOC Therapist’s Take”
Body Dysmorphia Is Stealing Your Pregnancy Joy: Here’s How to Fight Back
By Melody Smith, LPC Your body during pregnancy is nothing short of miraculous. It grows, stretches, and transforms to nurture new life. But with these changes comes a complex emotional journey that isn’t always discussed in prenatal classes or captured in those serene maternity photoshoots. The Physical Reality: Understanding Your Changing Pregnancy Body There areContinueContinue reading “Body Dysmorphia Is Stealing Your Pregnancy Joy: Here’s How to Fight Back “
To The Woman Who Can’t Stop Hating Herself
By Melody Smith, LPC Dear Friend, I want you to take a moment and breathe. You’re in a tough place right now, and it’s okay to feel lost. It’s hard to carry the weight of self hatred. I want you to know that you’re not alone in this struggle. You talk down to yourself constantly.ContinueContinue reading “To The Woman Who Can’t Stop Hating Herself”
Non-Negotiable Needs for Black Women in Therapy
By Jaunai Staton, LAMFT Overcoming the Stigma of Therapy in the Black Community For many Black women, the cultural stigma around mental health can make seeking help feel daunting. With the weight of work, family responsibilities, and financial pressures, therapy might seem like just another burden especially when looking for a black female therapist. TheContinueContinue reading “Non-Negotiable Needs for Black Women in Therapy”