Pride and Mental Well-being: Celebrating LGBTQIA+ Identity and Cultivating Inner Strength

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Pride and Mental Well-being: Celebrating LGBTQIA+ Identity and Cultivating Inner Strength

As Pride Month unfolds, it's imperative to recognize the intricate link between LGBTQIA+ identity and mental well-being. The community contends with pervasive stigma and discrimination, significantly impacting mental health. Embracing pride becomes a transformative act, fostering inner strength and acceptance. LGBTQIA+ youth, facing unique challenges, often grapple with higher rates of substance abuse and mental health issues. Inclusive environments and support systems play pivotal roles in mitigating these challenges. Forward Counseling, attuned to these concerns, offers specialized mental health services. Pride Month is a call to actively engage in events, connect with supportive communities, access mental health resources, and prioritize self-care. By doing so, individuals can navigate their mental health journey with resilience, embracing their authentic selves and fostering lasting well-being.

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Starting Therapy: Should I use Insurance or pay out of Pocket?

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Starting Therapy: Should I use Insurance or pay out of Pocket?

For people who worry about confidentiality, have high deductibles, or don’t have a mental health diagnosis, choosing to pay out of pocket with a therapist has benefits. Understanding which is best is a frustrating barrier. Insurance doesn’t need to be the factor holding you back from getting the absolute best treatment for your situation. There are many highly skilled therapists and life coaches at Forward Counseling who are excited to partner with you in your journey to reaching your highest self possible.

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A Blog in Support of Suffering

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A Blog in Support of Suffering

“Excuse me ” I said to the Nuns who were seated at the Retreat Information Table, “I think you all put me in the wrong group. You see, I am in the Grief Group and I do not have grief, perhaps there is another group for me?” 

They grinned, put their hands together, nodded and put their heads together to find my paperwork.  “You are in the correct group, but if you want to try another one, go to that one——->” as they pointed to a nearby group of much cheerier people.

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