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A new blog, on average, is published about 3-8x a month, tending to offer ideas and perspectives on psychological aspects of current events, an introduction or deepening of how Dr. Denise Renye works with people, and some practices you can do blending psychology, sexology, spirituality, embodiment and art.
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These articles are not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, medical treatment, coaching or therapy. Seeking the advice of your physician or qualified mental health provider with any questions you may have regarding any mental health symptom or medical condition is imperative. Do not disregard professional psychological or medical advice. Do not delay in the seeking of professional advice or treatment because of something you have read here.
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Calling Our Representatives Is a Nervous System Act
It is easy to burn out when engaging issues like immigration enforcement. The grief and rage are real. So is the need to pace yourself.
Calling your representatives is one way to stay engaged without flooding yourself. It is bounded. It is concrete. It is relational. Someone hears your voice.
In a time when so much feels out of control, choosing to speak anyway is an act of grounded resistance.
And it matters more than you think.
When Violence Is Followed by Denial: Collective Trauma, Queer Loss, and the Killing of Renee Good
Collective trauma requires collective care. Healing begins when we witness harm honestly, tend to its impact in the body, and remain in relationship with one another rather than retreating into silence.
If you are part of the LGBTQIA+ community and this …
Racism in the Consulting Room
When it comes to White supremacist thinking, the questions are similar: “Do I address it directly? Or do I hold the tension of the situation and explore with this patient how they got to this hate-filled othering?” The answer, for me, is first the latter and then the former. And I would not have a session end before I do both.