A Conversation About Revenge Porn and Other Forms of Technology Facilitated Sexual Assault This presentation will overview online forms of sexual abuse including revenge porn, sextortion, and other forms of tech-enabled abuse. The presentation will discuss the latest trends in abuse technology, the mental health effects of being victimized online, and how psychotherapy can treat […]
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DR. MEINERS, AS STAFF PSYCHOLOGIST, WHAT ARE YOUR THERAPEUTIC STRENGTHS AT THE COLLECTIVE? “Two things, I think collaboration and curiosity are the most important things for me when it comes to my work with an individual.” – Dr. Tony Meiners, PsyD COLLABORATION I never want to assume that I know someone else’s experience. I think
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THE IMPACT OF GRIEF Written by: Dr. Dawn Joosten-Hagye, PhD, LCSW, GC-C Loss, a universal experience, involves adjustment and adaptation to changes and transitions that arise throughout each person’s life course. Such adaptations and adjustments occur most often when individuals experience either normative developmental losses or non-normative losses that may be unexpected, anticipated, ambiguous, complicated,
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COPING WITH TRAUMA RELATED SYMPTOMS A trauma is a scary and disturbing event where safety is threatened. Trauma can be experienced directly, such as sexual assault/rape, combat, child abuse, intimate partner violence, being in a serious car accident, or a natural disaster. Traumas can also be terrible events that are witnessed. For example, murder, suicide,
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BIPOLAR DISORDER + MOOD SWINGS :: HOW CAN YOU KNOW THE DIFFERENCE? Some legitimate mental health disorders have become layman’s terms and thrown around to describe traits and expressions of people. Bipolar disorder is one that is often uttered when someone sees emotional mood swings in an individual. Emotional ups and downs are not the
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STRESS FOR A HUMAN. GOOD OR BAD? https://youtu.be/fRC7aStt_S4 Stress remains a significant contributor to mental health problems worldwide in 2023, with millions of individuals suffering from its negative effects on a daily basis. Despite increased awareness and efforts to address the issue, the fast-paced and demanding nature of modern life continues to put individuals at
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SEVEN TIPS TO TREAT STRESS AND BURNOUT Stress is a normal part of life and can often be beneficial, as it can motivate people to take action and make positive changes. However, when stress becomes chronic, it can take a toll on mental and physical health. Here, we will discuss some of the mental health
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Sadness is a normal emotion that everyone experiences at times. Depression represents something much more. In today’s day and age, the description of feeling “depressed” seems to be thrown around often. But what does it really mean? Depression is diagnosed when individuals experience extreme sadness or despair for at least two consecutive weeks. It interferes
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Neurodiversity is a concept recognizing a natural variation in the way the human brain functions. Functional differences may include: Learning styles Cognitive abilities Emotional containment Communication methods Due to the significant impacts of learning, cognitive development, social communication and interactions, it is imperative to understand and recognize neurodiversity. ACCOMMODATIONS FOR NEURODIVERSITY A foundational treatment tool
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Treating trauma is one of the pillars of The Mental Health Collective. Our research-informed program is designed for intimate group support, individual therapy for narrative exposures, and includes technology-driven trauma practices. At The Collective, we understand that trauma is experienced in multiple ways and can result from different traumatic events. Physical or emotional abuse, natural
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