Do not forget for a second that we placed them in office to champion our communities, and it is up to us to hold them accountable. We need to understand that political outreach is an important part of our community engagement, as it can ensure that hope expands, gathers momentum, and becomes part of a collective drive for positive change.
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Hope Is the Thread that Connects Us
Hope, once awakened, is meant to be acted upon. By joining forces with others who hold a similar sense of possibility, we tap into a group energy that may inspire even hesitant observers to give progress a chance. When people unite around shared intentions, they form a powerful base that lifts each participant.
Transactional Living: How Consumerism Distorts Our Relationships
This mindset isolates us, transforming the world into a series of transactions and eroding the bonds that make life meaningful. Recognizing the grip of this mindset allows us to refocus on our humanity, which is a shared space where connections are built not on what we pay, but on who we are.
Welcoming 2025: Winter Quarter and Beyond
The year 2025 also holds two other key markers on my path to licensure: Residency II in the spring and Practicum in the fall. Although the fall start date feels distant, the search for Practicum sites starts now. I am currently reaching out to potential locations and will soon begin the application process.
CBT Trainings with the Beck Institute
In a previous blog post, I shared my intention to explore Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as my first theoretical orientation in preparation for Practicum and Internship in 2025. As the fall quarter concludes, I have enrolled in a few specialized CBT trainings through the prestigious Beck Institute.
Two Must-See Eye-Openers for the Holidays
This weekend, I watched two compelling pieces that I believe are must-sees: Bonhoeffer: Pastor. Spy. Assassin. and Buy Now! The Shopping Conspiracy. Though different in genre and focus, both offer eye-opening perspectives that challenge our habitual ways of thinking.
Unsubscribing from the Past: The Unspoken Part of Career Change
This shift changes what I pay for. It also changes what I pay attention to. It is a subtle part of the transition. The emails and updates that once sparked my interest now feel like echoes from a past chapter. Meanwhile, the communications from counseling organizations feel fresh and invigorating.
Internal Pressure: How Performance Culture Fuels Depression
As a counseling student, I often think about how societal changes, especially around our professional lives, shape our mental health. One of the most noticeable shifts is from a society rooted in strict rules and prohibitions before the Industrial Revolution to our current performance-driven culture. This change has dramatically affected the way we experience and… Continue reading Internal Pressure: How Performance Culture Fuels Depression
Joining Chi Sigma Iota at Palo Alto University
I have become a member of Chi Sigma Iota (CSI), the international honor society for counseling professionals and students. Not only have I joined this organization, but I am also serving on the leadership team of the Phi Alpha Upsilon Chapter at Palo Alto University as the Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) program Member-at-Large.
Living for Today: The Trap of the Idealized Past
This “rosy retrospection” leads us to remember past events more favorably than they truly were, often overlooking the reasons we moved on. We might romanticize places we once lived, forgetting that we left them seeking better opportunities or personal growth. Similarly, we may yearn for old friendships that have faded, not acknowledging that some relationships ended for valid reasons.
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