Celebrating Pride Month and Beyond June, A.K.A. Pride Month, is my favorite time of the year. I love the parades, the sense of community and belonging, the countless parties and drag performances, the heightened awareness of LGBTQIA+ issues and advocacy, and the...
Breaking Barriers: The Importance of Culturally Competent Counseling Mexican food was a big part of my growing up. My dad’s family used to own a Mexican restaurant and his recipes made their way onto all of our holiday tables. When I first went to college and told my...
Contents Jump To: Category 1: Gender Terms Category 2: Sexuality Terms Category 3: Relationship Models Category 4: Miscellaneous Colloquial/Cultural Terms Category 5: Oppression and Discrimination While this is by no means an exhaustive list of the many different...
Contents Jump To: 1. Step Back and Slow Down 2. Express Strong Feelings Without Blame 3. Listen to Understand Instead of Listening to Respond 4. Build a Culture of Appreciation 5. Let Go Of The Myths About Conflict Even though we learn to communicate at such a...
Many of us are comfortable talking about sex with friends. We divulge details, share tips and tricks, and even get advice on aspects of our strained sex lives. Talking openly and honestly with our sexual partners, however, comes with a higher level of discomfort....
