Church Wounds   Unfortunately, the places we are supposed to feel safe and protected can be the very places where we experience pain and abuse. Sadly, the church is not excluded from being one of those places that hurt people.   Signs of misuse of power may create cultures of fear, confusion, or exclusion.   There can be long-lasting effects...[ read more ]

Sarah is dedicated to creating a welcoming, warm environment from the moment the client walks through the door. She knows past experiences and present struggles do not define who we are but can interfere with daily living. Sarah is passionate about walking alongside clients who find themselves in a difficult season and helping those who may be hurting. Sarah guides clients...[ read more ]

As discussed before, mental health in the LGBTQ+ community is a big deal. Many of those who identify within this community deal with things such as lack of acceptance, discrimination, and prejudice. This, similar to other minority communities, can cause great distress within the people who identify within this group which ultimately leads to maladaptive behaviors/ coping mechanisms. This problem...[ read more ]

In the last blog post I focused on people who identify as LGBTQ+ People of Color. As a way to spread further information on this topic I have included a link that provides numerous informational resources on this topic and the mental health of those who identify within it. https://lgbtfunders.org/resources/issues/people-of-color/

"Forty-two percent of LGBTQ adults identify as people of color," There is a major crossover between those who identify as a person of color (poc) and those who identify as LGBTQ+. This is why it is important to look at the intersectionality of this topic. Many people of color face numerous types of  discrimination and biases within are society, this...[ read more ]

As stated in the intro blog post those in the LGBTQ+ community experience different levels of discrimination and prejudice then those who are not. Especially those of an intersectional background and identify as a person of color or another minority group. Below is an article from the University of Utah that looks at why those in this community experience more...[ read more ]

NAMI or The National Alliance on Mental Illness has a page dedicated to mental health issues with in the LGBTQ+ community. It discuses important risk factors, access to mental health services, how to find LGBTQ+ friendly mental health providers and more! Check it out below! https://www.nami.org/Your-Journey/Identity-and-Cultural-Dimensions/LGBTQI

The month of June celebrates pride month! During this time the LGBTQ+ community and their history is celebrated. Here at Renew Counseling we celebrate this community and provide mental health services to all apart of this community! In celebration and recognition of this month this months blog post will focus on the struggles and triumphs of this community within the...[ read more ]

In Thursday's blog post I talked about the need for adequate access to mental health resources for veterans and all who severed. High levels of reported mental health issues and increasing suicide rates suggest an immediate need for reform in how we treat the issue of mental health, especially in returning military personnel. Below are a few of the most...[ read more ]

Memorial day is a time of remembrance and reflection for all those who joined the military and lost their lives in the process, However, a large percentages of those who lost their life was due to lack of adequate access and knowledge to mental health services. Over 30% of those returning military  veterans will experience some form of mental health...[ read more ]