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How to Manage Stress? Black Therapist NJ

There’s no denying that every person has a different way to manage stress, but each one of those can make a huge difference. That’s why it’s a great idea to go ahead and manage your stress wisely, and the benefits can be second to none. Here are some great stress management tips.

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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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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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