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Personal Growth and Resilience

Highlight stories and techniques for personal growth and resilience-building, with a focus on overcoming adversity and challenges specific to transgender individuals.

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Embracing Self-Forgiveness: A Path to Self-Compassion and Inner Peace

Introduction What holds us back from self-forgiveness and compassionate self-acceptance? For many, it’s the echoes of a difficult breakup—the kind that leaves scars even as it opens doors to a life more aligned with our truth. For others, it’s the lingering shame of harm caused in the past, even after...
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Book Review | What I Mean When I Say I’m Autistic: Unpuzzling a Life on the Autism Spectrum by Annie Kotowicz

Introduction: A Journey of Self-Discovery and Unpuzzling Misconceptions Annie Kotowicz’s What I Mean When I Say I’m Autistic is a beautifully crafted memoir and guide that redefines autism as a neurotype rather than a set of deficits through the lens of her lived experiences. It is more than a story—it’s an invitation...
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Beyond Burnout: How Society, Technology, and Modern Work Culture Drive Us to the Brink—and What We Can Do About It

Introduction: Beyond Individual Responsibility In today’s fast-paced world, burnout is often simplified to a personal issue: too much work and too little rest. When we’re on the edge, we’re advised to “slow down” or practice self-care, as if burnout is a problem each of us must solve alone. But what...
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Empowering LGBTQ College Students with ADHD: Thriving in University with the Right Support

Robbin is a sophomore at university, majoring in Sociology. They identify as queer and have been diagnosed with ADHD. Lately, Robbin has been struggling with feelings of overwhelm. The demands of coursework, coupled with the complexities of navigating their identity on campus, have made it difficult for them to focus....
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Book Review: The Gender Friend by Oakley Phoenix

Introduction Oakley Phoenix’s The Gender Friend: A 102 Guide to Gender Identity is a refreshing and insightful addition to the growing body of literature on gender exploration and identity. This book, with its engaging mix of personal storytelling, practical exercises, and compassionate guidance, is an invaluable resource for therapists, clients,...
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Book Review: Trans Love by Freiya Benson

Introduction Trans Love: An Anthology of Transgender and Non-Binary Voices edited by Freiya Benson is more than just a collection of stories—it’s a lifeline, a source of validation, and a testament to the profound ways love can manifest in the lives of transgender and non-binary individuals. As a psychotherapist who...
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Weaving Flames of Liberation: A Manifesto for the Resilient

In the silent eloquence of our survival, in the loud testimonies of our pain, lies the truth I have come to know. A truth as subversive as it is liberating, for it defies the very foundations of a system draped in privilege, a system that whispers incessantly, “You cannot,” with...
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Book Review: What Happened to You? Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing by Bruce D. Perry, MD, PhD and Oprah Winfrey

Introduction “People think about therapy as something that involves going in and undoing what’s happened, but whatever your past experiences created in your brain, the associations exist, and you can’t just delete them. You can’t get rid of the past. Therapy is more about building new associations, making new healthier...
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Book Review | The Haunted Self by Onno van der Hart, Ellert R. S. Nijenhuis, and Kathy Steele

Introduction The Haunted Self: Structural Dissociation and the Treatment of Chronic Traumatization by Onno van der Hart, Ellert R. S. Nijenhuis, and Kathy Steele is a deeply influential work in the field of trauma therapy, particularly for those of us who regularly engage with clients experiencing complex and chronic trauma....
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Book Review: Polysecure: Attachment, Trauma, and Consensual Nonmonogamy by Jessica Fern

Introduction For those curious about therapy, attachment theory, and the complexities of consensual nonmonogamy (CNM), “Polysecure: Attachment, Trauma, and Consensual Nonmonogamy” by Jessica Fern is a revolutionary read. As a psychotherapist and expert in nonmonogamous relationships, Fern provides a detailed exploration of how attachment theory—traditionally applied to monogamous relationships—can be...
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