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The Federal Pregnancy Website That Isn't Telling You Everything
The federal website moms.gov presents itself as a neutral pregnancy resource, but leaves out critical information about reproductive healthcare, abortion access, and crisis pregnancy centers. In this blog, the BODHI Counseling team explores what the site includes, what it omits, and where individuals in Champaign-Urbana can find accurate, judgment-free support and reproductive health resources.
Melanie Sivley
3 days ago7 min read


Spring brings more than flowers to bloom
Each spring, mental health providers see a rise in mania and hypomania. Discover how changes in light and sleep affect bipolar disorder—and what you can do early.

Chad Cottrell, PMHNP-BC
Apr 23 min read


Activist Fatigue and Burnout: When Caring Deeply Becomes Exhausting
Activist burnout is a growing mental health concern for organizers, helpers, and socially conscious individuals. Constant exposure to injustice and urgency can lead to emotional exhaustion and activist fatigue. At Bodhi Counseling in Champaign, IL, feminist therapy helps clients explore burnout, rebuild boundaries, and care for their mental health while staying connected to their values and commitment to social change.
Melanie Sivley
Mar 52 min read


Feminist Therapy in a Complicated World: When It’s Not Just You
If you are seeking feminist therapy in Champaign, IL, Bodhi Counseling & Consulting offers trauma-informed, socially aware counseling for anxiety, depression, burnout, and identity-related stress. Our Champaign therapists recognize how gender roles, systemic inequities, and cultural expectations affect mental health. We provide collaborative, affirming care that helps you build boundaries, process trauma, and reconnect with your voice and agency.
Melanie Sivley
Feb 272 min read


Bearing Witness and Vicarious Trauma
Repeated exposure to violence through news and social media can have a real impact on mental health. This article explores vicarious trauma, the overlap between secondhand and direct trauma, common warning signs, and gentle ways to cope while staying informed and caring for yourself.
Kate Maurer
Feb 53 min read
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