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Beyond Treatment – Why Community Matters
When complex psychiatric conditions disrupt a person’s ability to connect with one another, healing may require more than individual therapy. It requires a safe place to experience relationships differently, practice
Finding Healing in Community
My path into this work began with a simple belief that helping others matters. Growing up, I was surrounded by conversations about service, community, and showing up for people in
Understanding Schizophrenia Through Developmental Continuities and Personality
Schizophrenia often emerges in late adolescence or early adulthood, yet its roots may extend back to early developmental disruptions. Through the lens of heterotypic and homotypic continuity, we can better
We’re In This Together: The Value of Community in the Therapy Process
In the fall of 2023, I moved to San Francisco to begin my practicum, working within the shelter system alongside individuals experiencing severe mental health challenges, substance use disorders, and
Healing Happens in Connection
For as long as I can remember, I’ve been drawn to the idea of helping people understand themselves and their relationships. As I was going into my sophomore year of
The Heart of Transformation: Where hope is cultivated through participation, purpose, and belonging.
Transformation rarely happens in isolation; it takes shape through participation, purpose, and a sense of belonging. It unfolds in relationship and thrives within a community of people who share a
Welcome to the Conversation: Why This Work Matters to Me
When I think about where this work began for me, I go back to 2008. At that time, I was a practicum student, and I began working with individuals