Sophia CarterDec 2, 20214 minStaying Sober During the HolidaysAs families and friends gather around to create a magical holiday season, the entire world seems to be sparkling with joy. For some,...
Sophia CarterDec 2, 20214 minGender Transitioning as an AdultThe realization that you are transgender does not have an age limit. Whether you have realized you are ready for a gender transition at...
Sophia CarterDec 2, 20214 minGrief During the HolidaysThe holidays are known for being “the most wonderful time of the year.” Many of us have grown to expect the holidays to be filled with...
Sophia CarterSep 26, 20213 minWhy Grief Comes in WavesGrief is a complex process, full of ebbs and flows as your brain works to process your loss. It will be different for every situation and...
Sophia CarterSep 26, 20212 minThe Trauma of Being MisgenderedMisgendering can be very harmful to the health and wellness of trans individuals. It can affect their health care, mental health, and...
Sophia CarterSep 26, 20213 minCreating Boundaries with a Loved One with AddictionWhen a loved one faces addiction, it can be easy to become consumed with trying to help them. However, this is the reason so many loved...
Sophia CarterJul 4, 20214 minDealing with Homophobia in the WorkplaceDespite LGBTQ+ people and allies' best efforts, homophobia is still happening far too often in the workplace. It may be as obvious as...
Sophia CarterJul 4, 20214 minThe Effects of Violence Against the LGBTQ+ CommunityThe LGBTQ+ community have fallen victim to too many crimes of violence due to the stigma placed around being part of the community...
Sophia CarterJul 4, 20214 minInternalized HomophobiaInternalized homophobia is characterized by a “gay person’s direction of negative social attitudes toward the self”. This experience is,...
Sophia CarterJun 19, 20215 minLosing a Loved One to SuicideWhen someone dies by suicide, the lives of those who loved them are forever changed. Living through death of a loved one by suicide can...
Sophia CarterJun 19, 20214 minLife After a Miscarriage or StillbirthDealing with the loss of your baby through a miscarriage or stillbirth can be a harrowing and traumatic period for everybody involved....
Sophia CarterJun 19, 20214 minLosing an Estranged ParentLosing a parent is tough, regardless of your relationship with them. You may not expect yourself to be heavily affected by the loss of an...
Sophia CarterJun 8, 20214 minWhy People Use Substances to Cope with Depression and AnxietyDepression and anxiety are mental health disorders that can take a toll on the quality of one’s life. They may constantly find themselves...
Sophia CarterJun 8, 20214 minIs Alcoholism Genetic, a Legitimate Disease, or Just a Character Flaw?There are tons of negative stigmas placed around every type of addiction, including addictions like alcoholism and drug addictions....
Sophia CarterJun 8, 20215 minHow to Know When Substance Use Has Escalated into Substance AbuseIt is not uncommon to find people experimenting with drug or alcohol use for fun, celebrations, tough times, or cultural events. They may...
Sophia CarterJun 8, 20214 minHow to Help Your Child Who is Struggling with AddictionFrom a child’s very first breath, parents would do anything to ensure their safety and health. Realizing that your child is suffering...
Sophia CarterJun 6, 20213 minThe Science of Panic AttacksIf you’ve ever had the extreme displeasure of experiencing a panic attack, you know how truly awful and terrifying they can be. Many...
Sophia CarterJun 3, 20214 minPandemic Death AnxietyCovid-19 Coronavirus Pandemic “Unprecedented” Ventilators Virus transmission Lockdown Mutations Vaccine Outbreak Social Distancing...
Sophia CarterJun 1, 20214 minGRIEF LASTS AS LONG AS LOVE LASTS.Grief is one the most painful and heartbreaking occurrences that we experience in this journey called life. Yet, it is almost guaranteed...
Sophia CarterJun 1, 20214 minDealing with Social Anxiety Post-PandemicAs vaccines begin to roll out and businesses begin to reopen, we are being thrown into what feels like a whole new world after the...