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Wellbeing, Mental Health, Weight Care, Culture, Opinion Michelle Contreras Wellbeing, Mental Health, Weight Care, Culture, Opinion Michelle Contreras

Breaking Generational Trauma: The Importance and Challenges Of Starting Therapy

Delving into the scary beginnings of therapy as a Hispanic, this article explores the cultural and personal barriers many of us face, but emphasizes the vital importance of seeking help. We will talk about how sometimes, families and cultures can unknowingly make us feel like our feelings should be kept a secret or are not real. But don’t worry, this isn’t just about the tough stuff - we’re also going to talk about how we can break free from this cycle and make sure our feelings and thoughts are heard and valued, not just by others but also by ourselves! Together, let’s explore how to create a future where we learn how to express and give space to feelings we have bottled up.

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Weight Care, Wellbeing, Culture, Mental Health, Opinion Michelle Contreras Weight Care, Wellbeing, Culture, Mental Health, Opinion Michelle Contreras

Paths to Self-Celebration: #BodyPositivity and #BodyNeutrality 

Llegó la hora de celebrar! It’s Latin Heritage month and while we are celebrating our culture, it’s a great time to celebrate ourselves too. This world we live in is full of unrealistic beauty standards that make it hard for us to celebrate ourselves and our bodies. Today, I want us to go on a journey of discovery, exploring two transformative paths to self-celebration: the vibrant dances between body positivity and body neutrality. 💃🕺🌟

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