As the world makes its transition from the slower days of winter into the lively, busy-ness of spring, finding moments of stillness can feel like an elusive dream. Yet, amidst the chaos of modern life, Thich Nhat Hanh’s timeless classic, Peace Is Every Step, serves as a gentle guide, offering profound wisdom on ways toContinue reading “Peace Is Every Step”
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Reconnect to Your Authentic Self with Thema Bryant, PhD
In Homecoming, Bryant takes readers on a deeply personal journey through the complexities of the human experience. Through the lens of her own life story, she delves into the intricate layers of identity formation, tracing the threads that connect us to our past and shape our present. At its core, Homecoming is a reflection onContinue reading “Reconnect to Your Authentic Self with Thema Bryant, PhD”
Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself
Delve into the compelling pages of “Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself,” our Book of the Month. Before you embark on this enlightening journey, check out our blog highlighting why this book is essential and how it intricately connects to the intricate landscape of mental health.
Embracing Imperfection: Unwrapping Brené Brown’s Gift
The Gift of Imperfection by Brené Brown In a world that often measures success by flawless façades and impeccable achievements, the notion of embracing imperfection may seem counterintuitive. However, within the pages of Brené Brown’s transformative book, “The Gift of Imperfection,” a sincere truth unfolds — imperfection is not a flaw to be hidden butContinue reading “Embracing Imperfection: Unwrapping Brené Brown’s Gift”
October’s Book of The Month: Man’s Search For Meaning
A book that is profound in the exploration of the human experience in the face of immense suffering and adversity. Viktor Frankl, a Holocaust survivor and renowned psychiatrist, delves into the core question of existence: What gives life meaning? “Those who have a why to live, can bear with almost any how.” The book isContinue reading “October’s Book of The Month: Man’s Search For Meaning”
Little Imperfections: A Tall Tale of Growing Up Different by Peet Montzingo and Rockwell Sands
Here’s the most obvious statement of 2023: the value of social media stars is controversial. The idea of becoming famous via social media (famous just for being famous?) is even more of a hot button issue. Every once in a while, though, there’s just something wholesome about the content, and Peet Montzingo’s trombone-accompanied invitation intoContinue reading “Little Imperfections: A Tall Tale of Growing Up Different by Peet Montzingo and Rockwell Sands”
August Book of The Month—I Wish My Teacher Knew: How One Question Can Change Everything for Our Kids
August marks National Back to School month, and in honor of that annual rite of passage, we are highlighting Kyle Schwartz’s debut work, I Wish My Teacher Knew: How One Question Can Change Everything for Our Kids.
July Book of the Month: Celebrating BIPoC Mental Health Awareness Month
TFH’s July Book of the Month, For Brown Girls with Sharp Edges and Tender Hearts, is a passionate collection of essays by Prisca Dorcas Mojica Rodríguez, leading Latinx activist and writer, and founder of the popular Instagram account @LatinaRebels.
May’s Book of The Month—Reclamation for a New Generation
“being called a chingón or chingona still holds those colonial and patriarchal insinuations: that you are acting like a parentless-or more specifically a fatherless-child….To be called a chingona is to be considered an unclaimed person. A chingona is a brown woman who needs to be conquered- someone who is growing up to become an unrulyContinue reading “May’s Book of The Month—Reclamation for a New Generation”
April’s Book of the Month: Letter to the New Professional
“…it has always struck me as an extraordinary privilege to belong to the venerable and honorable guild of healers….who have, since the beginning of time, ministered to human despair.” Dr. Irvin D. Yalom April is Counseling Awareness Month, which the American Counseling Association describes as a time dedicated to “focus[ing] on the central role thatContinue reading “April’s Book of the Month: Letter to the New Professional”