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Grief During the Holidays: A Reminder of Kindness
Navigating grief during the holidays can feel overwhelming, especially when traditions carry memories of those we’ve lost. This season, remember that your feelings are valid and you have the freedom to honor your grief in the ways that feel right for you.
Melanie Sivley
Dec 31, 20254 min read


10 Ways to Take Care of Your Mental Health During Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to focus on the importance of mental well-being and reduce the stigma surrounding mental health
Melanie Sivley
May 2, 20252 min read


The Influence of Culture on Latinx/e Mental Health
With the commencement of Hispanic Heritage Month across the country, we honor and recognize the cultures and contributions of Hispanic
Melanie Sivley
Sep 10, 20242 min read


5 Ways to Support Yourself After Losing a Parent
The loss of a parent -- biological, adopted, or chosen -- is a profound and deeply individual experience.
Melanie Sivley
May 2, 20242 min read


A Quick Guide to Finding A Therapist
Beginning the journey to finding a therapist can seem daunting and overwhelming. Whether this is your first time considering therapy or
Melanie Sivley
Apr 2, 20242 min read


Honoring grief and coping with loss during 'Dia de Los Muertos'
‘Dia de los Muertos,’ or Day of the Dead, is a holiday which originated in Mexico and is celebrated across Latin America
Melanie Sivley
Nov 2, 20233 min read


Three Forms of Climate Distress
This summer, in North America, we've witnessed record-setting heat waves, nightmarish wildfires, choking smoke from unprecedented burning...
Melanie Sivley
Aug 29, 20233 min read


Survivor of Suicide Day
November 19 marks International Survivors of Suicide Day, a day for those who have lost a loved one to suicide to remember and come together
Melanie Sivley
Nov 16, 20222 min read


Welcome Back, Students
Summer is coming to an end, and it’s time to start moving back towards school. This can be such an exciting time but can also be a...
Melanie Sivley
Aug 10, 20222 min read


Mental Health and the War in Ukraine
It’s very important to me as a therapist to be real with my clients. In keeping with that value, I will say that I do not personally have...
Melanie Sivley
Mar 7, 20224 min read


Surviving the Holidays: Grief Reminders
The whole time I was growing up, my mom always asserted that she needed to stay up later than everyone else on Christmas Eve, “so that I...
Melanie Sivley
Dec 20, 20213 min read
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