2026 – The Mind and Therapy Clinic

August 4, 2026

Climbing While Carrying the Weight: How BIPOC Couples Navigate Professional Ambition Under Political Stress

Welcome to our August 2026 blog series! Throughout this month, we are dedicating our space to exploring a vital, often unspoken reality: The challenges faced by BIPOC couples who are striving to build individual professional careers in today's social

August 3, 2026

Supreme Court Decisions Are Triggering Your Nervous System: 3 Grounding Techniques That Actually Work

If you’ve felt a heavy, lingering weight in your chest every time you glance at your news notifications lately, you aren’t alone. For many of us: especially Men of Color: the legal landscape in 2026 feels less like a

July 31, 2026

Strong Black Man Syndrome: Why Stoicism Is a Trauma Response, Not a Superpower

For generations, the "Strong Black Man" has been the gold standard. He’s the one who provides, the one who protects, and the one who never lets anyone see him sweat. He’s the backbone of the family and the pillar

July 30, 2026

“Manning Up” Is Literally Killing Us: Redefining Strength for Black Men in 2026

Hey there. I’m Rodrego Way, LPC-S, LCDC, and you’ve landed on Post 23 of our "Staying Grounded in the Storm" series. If you’ve been following along this July, you know we’ve been digging deep into what it takes for

July 29, 2026

Black Male Suicide Rates Are Rising Faster Than Any Group : It’s Time to Talk About It

For a long time, there’s been a dangerous myth circulating in our communities: that suicide is "not a Black thing." We’ve been told that our resilience is unbreakable, that our faith is our only shield, and that "being a

July 28, 2026

The Stanford Study Nobody’s Talking About: Racialized Masculinity and Suicide Risk

It’s July 2026, and if you’ve been watching the news or just scrolling through your feed, you know the "storm" we’re talking about in this series isn't just about the weather. It’s a political and social atmosphere that feels

July 27, 2026

How to Talk to Your Teen About Justice Without Passing Down Your Anxiety

As we move through National Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re leaning deep into "The Black Mental Health Experience." Today’s topic hits close to home for many of us: Supporting Black Adolescent Mental Health and navigating the heavy waters of

July 26, 2026

Faith, Community, and Therapy: The Triple Threat for Weathering This Political Storm

Let’s be real: July 2026 has been a lot. We’re standing in the middle of a political whirlwind that feels like it’s designed to shake our foundations. Between the constant news alerts, the debates over our basic rights, and

July 25, 2026

Parenting Through Political Chaos: A Guide for Black Families in 2026

It’s July 2026, and if you feel like you’re holding your breath every time you check your phone, you aren’t alone. Between the shifting landscapes of voting rights, the high-tension headlines surrounding ICE raids, and the ongoing, painful cycle

July 24, 2026

Boundaries at the Dinner Table: How to Stay Connected When Politics Divides Your Family

Hey there. If you’ve found yourself dreading the next family cookout or Sunday dinner because you know the conversation is going to veer into "that territory," you aren’t alone. We are living through a time that feels like a

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