On Being Well

Make sure that mental wellness is a part of your goal setting for 2020. Reflect on how small steps can make a big difference in helping you to feel happier and healthier.

Counseling and Therapy, General Mental Health, Self-CareJessica BrownJanuary 15, 2020general mental health, stress, self-care, mental wellness, mental hygeine Comment

Pride and Prejudice

As pride month comes to an end, we as the black church have some work to do in affirming and making space for our LGBTQIA family. It all starts with love!

Church, General Mental HealthJessica BrownJune 26, 2019LGBTQIA, Pride month, general mental health, gay, lesbian, bisexualComment

So You Think You Want to Go to Therapy?

One of the great gifts of therapy is that it is an invitation to take a brief hiatus from the hustle and bustle of your life and dedicate an hour of time totally to yourself. You get the opportunity to sit with a person who cares about you, but who won’t share their opinions, tell your business, or insert their own desires in the way they provide support. I can’t think of another place in life where all those things come together. It’s a peculiar and wonderful space!

Counseling and Therapy, General Mental HealthJessica BrownMay 8, 2019mental health, general mental health, Counseling and TherapyComment

What's Your Anchor?

What’s your anchor? How do you make decisions and guide major choices in your life?

Self-Care, General Mental Health, Worry/Anxiety, Counseling and TherapyJessica BrownApril 25, 2019general mental health, direction, vocation, call, anxiety, career, decision-making Comments

So You Think You Want to Go To Therapy?

One of the things I intentionally do is talk about therapy and how helpful it can be. In faith communities and especially in black faith communities, mental illness and it’s treatment are still highly stigmatized. We tend to try to pray away our emotional concerns, or go to pastors and other faith leaders for a quick fix. While these are good steps, some issues also require the attention of a professional.