You may have heard of mindfulness through friends, social media, or the news. Although it may sound like a simple idea, the effort it takes to practice mindfulness can be challenging but very rewarding.

February marks the celebration of Black History Month, and it seems only right to bring awareness to the importance of cultural competency and sensitivity in the mental health field.

Have you been told that if you say affirmations every day that you will come to believe it? Do you wonder if it really works? Affirmations CAN change what you believe about yourself, but it doesn’t happen magically. Let’s look at the “how” and the “why” behind using affirmations to change your view of yourself.