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Breaking Mental Health Stigmas Among Asian Americans

Breaking Mental Health Stigmas Among Asian Americans

by admin | Aug 3, 2018 | Identity Development

Growing up I remember the gossip within the Korean church community about people that would go to mental health therapy. It seemed to be strictly reserved for those that are “severely depressed” or “crazy”. Being Asian-American myself, my goal...
Boundaries & Feelings: what you can and can’t control

Boundaries & Feelings: what you can and can’t control

by Alex Hoerr | Jul 9, 2018 | Anxiety & Depression, Resources

Boundaries are like an invisible fence between you and others. Everything on your side of the fence, such as your thoughts and feelings, are your responsibility, while everything on the other side is the other person’s responsibility. I discuss boundaries in depth in...
Deep Breathing: Surprisingly Healthy!

Deep Breathing: Surprisingly Healthy!

by Alex Hoerr | Jun 25, 2018 | Anxiety & Depression, Clair Miller

In a moment of chaos when people tell you to “just take a deep breath”, it can sometimes feel like it only makes things worse. At times it can feel more irritating than helpful. It’s also become such an everyday expression that most of us no longer pay attention...
Busyness Vs. Valued-Living

Busyness Vs. Valued-Living

by Alex Hoerr | Jun 22, 2018 | Identity Development, Mental Health & Wellbeing

How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives. -Annie Dillard “Busy” and “tired” might be the most frequently used adjectives by people when asked how they’re doing. Think about how many times you’ve used those words in the past week. It’s common in our...
Smartphone Use Versus Misuse?

Smartphone Use Versus Misuse?

by Alex Hoerr | Jun 6, 2018 | Anxiety & Depression, Mental Health & Wellbeing

There is much being said and written these days about the impact our smartphones have on us. These powerful devices are not only shaping the way we connect with the world, they’re also shaping the way we connect to others and ourselves. Now I understand there are...
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