Your Village Awaits: Embracing Community at Greater Austin YMCA
I’m so inspired by the Olympics for many reasons but one thing I really love about the coverage this summer are the profiles they’re doing on the lives and families of the athletes. In showing other aspects of the athletes lives and the people that are important to them we see a three-dimensional view of the U.S. Olympians and the people and community that supports and holds them up as they train and prepare for competition at the Olympic level.
These profiles of our Olympic athletes are great examples of the importance of having social support and community
Choose Joy!
As a therapist, often clients come to the first session and when asked what they would like to achieve in therapy, they respond that they want to feel happy. They want a happier relationship with their partner or with their children; they want to feel happier in their work or just want a happier experience in general. In response to statements like these, I would typically launch into a mini psychoeducational lesson about the difference between happiness and joy and why in today’s society the pursuit of joy rather than the pursuit of happiness is the way to go.
Free Day of Therapy May 22, 2024
Observe Mental Health Awareness Month by taking advantage of a free 30-minute counseling session on Wednesday, May 22, with Everline Counseling.
Prioritize your mental and emotional health.
Sessions are available 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. Bilingual (English & Spanish) sessions are available by request.
Appointments can be virtual (teletherapy) or in person at our East Communities, TownLake or North Austin locations. Claim Your Free Counseling Session
Relationship Refresh April 27, 2024
You are invited to join this workshop Saturday, April 27, designed to help couples deepen their connection with one another.
This online workshop is designed for couples who want to:
- Strengthen communication and truly hear each other.
- Deepen their bond through interactive exercises and shared experiences.
- Rediscover the joy of being together and create lasting memories.
Here’s what you can expect:
- Fun-filled exploration: Engage in activities designed to spark laughter and connection.
- Practical tools: Learn valuable strategies to nurture your relationship long after the workshop.
- Expert guidance: Gain insights and techniques from experienced facilitators.
- A convenient setting: Participate in this virtual session from your own home.
Two sessions are available, and
Women and Weight
Wondering what this blog post is going to be about with a title like Women and Weight?
Could be about weight loss or our society’s obsession with it.
Could be about women and weightlifting and the great class offerings we have for women that are interested in getting stronger and toning their bodies. No kidding, (Click here for more information about those class offerings!)
March is Women’s History month, which got me thinking about the weight that women have had to carry through the course of history but more specifically today. I see evidence
Empowering Healing: The Y’s Role in Trauma Treatment Support
As we celebrate the last few days of Black History month we want to amplify Race-Based Traumatic Stress (RBTS), a mental health condition that speaks to the unique psychological and emotional distress that Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) suffer because of racism and discrimination.
These experiences can exist on a societal level like the murder of, African Americans like George Floyd. Community or local level aggressions comprise race-based traumas like teenagers being expelled from schools in your community for refusing to cut their dreadlocks.
Individual interactions, or microaggressions refer to specific experiences of racism, sexism, heterosexism, and nationalism. Examples may
