More Than Therapy

Do you punish yourself for past mistakes? What sorts of things do you find hardest to forgive in yourself? Is it more important to be positive or to hold ourselves back with the negative feelings of guilt and lack of forgiveness? Todays "thought" sponsored by Gilmore Counseling (www.gilmorecounseling.com) Voiced by Felipe Blue, MA, LCAS of More Than Therapy (www.morethantherapy.org) #positivethoug...

How important is the natural law in your life? What have you learned recently from observing, learning, and growing in your understanding of it? Do you feel you are in harmony with the natural laws written within your heart? Todays "thought" sponsored by Gilmore Counseling (www.gilmorecounseling.com) Voiced by Felipe Blue, MA, LCAS of More Than Therapy (www.morethantherapy.org) #naturallaw #staytr...

In what ways do you think like a winner ? In what ways do you act like one? What are some consequences of not thinking like a winner ? How can we change the way we think about things in terms of success or failure? Todays "thought" sponsored by Gilmore Counseling (www.gilmorecounseling.com ) Voiced by Felipe Blue, MA, LCAS of More Than Therapy ( www.morethantherapy.org ) #positivethoughts #thinkdi...

Felipe Blue, MA, LCAS interviews Ashley Gilmore of Gilmore Counseling about her upbringing, her therapeutic approach, and her views of Black women being "Superwomen" and how this may be detrimental to their wellness and recovery.   While Black women, women of color and women in general are increasingly visible in leadership roles across many professions, in academia, business, medicine,...

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic may be stressful for people. Fear and anxiety about a new disease and what could happen can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions in adults and children. Public health actions, such as social distancing, can make people feel isolated and lonely and can increase stress and anxiety. However, these actions are necessary to reduce the spread of COVI...

I'm in grad school doing a double masters, so the small amount of time we've been spending together has worked well for me. "I'm still afraid of bringing it home," said Dr. Summers. " (And everyone should bear in mind that sex workers are suffering right now too because most are being responsible and not seeing clients. Post-Pandemic Depression and Anxiety Workbook: Post-Pandemic Depression and An...

Alexander Ingram, a therapist working at Priory Hospital North London , has looked closely at why we experience anger, why we may be dealing with more of it during the coronavirus pandemic and how we can manage our anger effectively so that it doesn't have a damaging effect on ourselves and others. We understand that anger can be a challenging emotion to experience and manage. You can speak to a h...

Sex During the Coronavirus Pandemic: What's Safe, and What Experts Don't Want You to Do The distinction matters, because safe sex during the pandemic depends on your current relationship situation and, well, why you're having sex in the first place. If you were to conceive a baby while one partner had COVID-19 (remember, people can be asymptomatic, so you may not know if you have it), it does not...

As a reminder, feeling grateful for the positive aspects of our new normal doesn't mean you're grateful the pandemic happened in the first place, so there's nothing wrong with enjoying the extra time you have to spend with your partner. " the tensions are putting huge tolls on relationships because people feel like they're seeing a new side of their partner." Whether your relationship was already...

SAMHSA's National Helpline, 1-800-662-HELP (4357) , (also known as the Treatment Referral Routing Service) or TTY: 1-800-487-4889 is a confidential, free, 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year, information service, in English and Spanish, for individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders. Created for family members of people with alcohol abuse or drug abuse problems. Addresse...

People who use substances or have a substance use disorder. Taking care of your emotional health will help you think clearly and react to the urgent needs to protect yourself and your family. People with preexisting mental health conditions should continue with their treatment and be aware of new or worsening symptoms. Post-Pandemic Depression and Anxiety Workbook: Post-Pandemic Depression and Anx...

SAMHSA's National Helpline, 1-800-662-HELP (4357) , (also known as the Treatment Referral Routing Service) or TTY: 1-800-487-4889 is a confidential, free, 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year, information service, in English and Spanish, for individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders. Created for family members of people with alcohol abuse or drug abuse problems. Addresse...

Join Felipe Blue, MA, LCAS in activities to address your wellness and recovery as you navigate through the pandemic and the revolution occurring across the world as it relates to police brutality. Reach one, teach one and as you learn, share these techniques with others as we heal together through this weathered storm. We will learn how to be well and recover through several activities; TRAP (Ther...

Christy Marie and Aubrea Ageda discuss with Felipe Blue, MA, LCAS regarding the impact of older males on young females as it pertains to sexual relationships and the cultural inferences that allow such occurrences to continue.

Felipe Blue, MA, LCAS interviews Sabriya Dobbins regarding the changes her company, Project Passport, has gone through since the pandemic. Listen to how Sabriya remixes her viewpoint of the world and how she becomes the master of her destiny on behalf of women everywhere.

Stand up for what is right? Or stand on the sidelines to prevent ridicule? Step back and let evil prevail? Or stand up and conquer with the right thing? Fight the power!! ✍🏾 #Mentalhealth #wellness #recovery #holistic #substanceabuse #addiction #dobetter #morethantherapy

F. Khristopher Blue of More Than Therapy interviews Sabriya Dobbins of Project Passport about her traveling adventures, her pursuit of entrepreneurship at such a young age, being a boss, and captain of her own destiny as well as some not so secret information about her. Join her on this podcast adventure and learn more about Sabriya Dobbins!!  #projectpassport #morethantherapy #mentalhealthwe...

F. Khristopher Blue of More Than Therapy interviews Alice Sarti of the Listening Sessions series/campaign about her journey, mental health, domestic violence, raising  a bi-racial son, her motivation for Listening Sessions , and her poetry along with her book "Psalm from the Psych Ward". Listening Sessions is a unique opportunity for White women to hear directly from brilliant Black women edu...

F. Khristopher Blue of More Than Therapy interviews Aubrea Ageda, a social worker in Durham, Wake, and Franklin County , NC discuss the impact of grief, a focus more recently due to the tragic death of Kobe Bryant, his daughter, and seven others. The 7 Stages of Grief Shock and Denial When someone first brings you that bad news, it can be difficult to believe. You want to just shake your head and...

F. Khristopher Blue interviews Asia Elzein Platt about her role as a social worker and life coach in Chapel Hill, NC and subject matters on Domestic Violence, Medication Management, and her podcast called Black Healers in Focus which is streaming EVERYWHERE!! https://anchor.fm/asia-elzein-platt  ( check out the interview on UBUNTU with Felipe Blue ) . Asia and Felipe then transition into a di...

How easy is it for you to notice all that is around you? Can you do it all of the time? Most of the time? How much do you lose when you do not pay attention to the present moment? Will you ever get it back again? Recorded by F. Khristopher Blue for More Than Therapy and Ede Mwen Health Services

When you do something for someone else, what kind of expectations do you have of how that other person should react to your help? What are some of the hidden gems in a life of servitude towards our fellow man? Do you ask yourself some of the important questions about life? If not, how long will you wait? Recorded by F. Khristopher Blue for More Than Therapy and Ede Mwen Health Services

Do you see the glass as half empty or half full? Are you afraid that a half-empty glass will soon be gone, or are you glad that you have half a glass of something to enjoy? How do the "half-empty" people affect you when you're around them? Are their views generally positive? Is it realistic to expect that all of our glasses should be full all the time? Recorded by F. Khristopher Blue for More Than...

How often do you commit small, seemingly insignificant acts to help others? What are the effects of those acts? If courtesy is contagious, can it be also that helping acts are contagious? If we serve others, do you think that those others will be more likely to serve in their turn? Do you think that we can serve others by allowing them to serve us? How often do we reject the help of others who wou...

When we long for life without difficulties, remind us that oaks grow strong in contrary winds and diamonds are made under pressure.  Quote by Peter Marshall -- During some periods of our lives, the difficulties that we face can seem insurmountable. And during these times, it is easy for us to "long for life without difficulties." However, as Peter points out, the hardships that we face are wh...