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Exercises to Improve Depression and Anxiety | Black Therapist NJ

Dealing with depression and anxiety can be challenging. With that in mind, exercising can also come in handy for anyone that goes through these struggles. It might not seem like a lot at first, but exercising can indeed ease the pressure and make you feel better.

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Mental Health Benefits of Meditation | Black Therapist NJ

If you’re looking to improve your mental health, one of the best methods to achieve that comes from meditation. There are other things like mental health counseling that can also be very useful, and they are well worth your time. Meditation can be something you try on top of counseling, and it’s something that you can do on your own.

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How to Prepare for the Bariatric Psychological Evaluation?

The bariatric assessment is a specialized evaluation and the main focus is to help you identify your strengths and also study your support systems. It can also study your coping skills, assess unhealthy behavior, and also identify any potential needs.

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The Benefits of Mental Health Counseling | Black Therapist NJ

There are many times in life when we have struggles and that can have a negative impact on our mental health. That’s where things like mental health counseling come into play. With that in mind, here are some of the main benefits you get from counseling.

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Coping Skills for Depression | Black Therapist NJ

Many people confuse temporary sadness with depression.  Sadness can be temporary or in the moment; clinical depression lasts at least 2 weeks or more and may include changes in sleep, appetite, energy level, concentration, daily behavior, or self-esteem. Depression can be associated with thoughts of suicide or self-harm.  

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The Top 3 Truths about Therapy | Black Therapist NJ

There are so many myths and truths about therapy. Both keep people out of getting help. The myths are like urban legends and people get scared to even start or say the word therapy. The truth, well it hurts and some people aren’t ready to face the reality that they may need help.

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Top 3 Myths about Therapy | Black Therapist NJ

There are a ton of myths about therapy in the black community including statements like that stuff doesn't work, why you gonna tell someone your business, you crazy or something, what happens in the family stays in the family or snitches get stitches and so much more.  Doing something different from others in your community or family, like counseling is a big deal and I commend you for even taking the step to consider therapy. 

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Questions to Ask When Seeking A Black Therapist NJ

This article is for people of color seeking to work with a therapist of color and questions that may be helpful to ask based on what you may be looking for.  If you are seeking a black therapist, there may be very specific reasons why you are seeking such as if you’re looking for relatability (if that’s a word), commonality, someone that understands “the culture”, or something along those lines.  

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How to Find a Black Therapist NJ

Finding a therapist that you identify with and that looks like you isn’t always easy. There are resources that you can use to find a black therapist near you. This blog article will provide a list of resources to help you find a black therapist in Sewell, NJ.

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Top 3 Truths about Trauma Therapy NJ

People think about therapy in general and have all these misconceptions about what it entails.  From television, media, and rumors, there are a ton of myths relative to therapy.  This article will discuss the 3 truths about trauma therapy in Sewell, NJ.  

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