Felipe Blue, LCAS, CSI ponders the concept of "being better". You can be better by: Compliment Yourself Don't Make Excuses Let Go of Anger Practice Forgiveness Be Honest and Direct recorded by Felipe Blue at: More Than Therapy 201 W Main Street Suite 316 Durham, NC 27701 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/morethantherapy/message

More Than Therapy

Thought: Be Better (Be a Better You)

Lacrisha Holcomb is a Writer, Artivist, and NBCC award-winning Therapist located in Raleigh, North Carolina. Lacrisha fervently advocates for the power of language and storytelling in dismantling stereotypes, the same stereotypes and stigmatization that disproportionately impact the health services, care, and mentalities in underserved communities when it comes to the topic of mental health. Lacrisha believes in channeling our energy and resources to become the change we want to see in our communities. Together, we can transform the rhetoric and create magic. There is no box or label that can define us. We are the Change. The wellness entrepreneur and creative aims to remix the healing narrative by amplifying mental health awareness for the under-served through representation, art, and culture! Lacrisha is the owner of mental health awareness company Therapy Is Light. Visit the online store for your mental health awareness merchandise and email inquiries for speaking engagements at www.therapyislight.com! For quick links visit: https://flow.page/therapyislight Email: info@therapyislight.com Speaker: Schools, podcasts, radio shows, educational webinars, live events, conferences, and more!  Features include: HBCU Digest, Blavity, The Mighty, XoNecole, Madame Noire, WECT6, and more! Today's show hosted by Felipe Blue, LCAS, NCI for More Than Therapy --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/morethantherapy/message

Lacrisha Holcomb, LCAS, NCC... of Therapy is Light

Why do we tend to avoid pain at all costs? Can we evade painful things forever? What does pain indicate to us? What are some of the things we can learn from it? What are some difficult things you have faced that been very valuable to you? Today's thought brought to you by Felipe Blue, LCAS, CSI of More Than Therapy. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/morethantherapy/message

Thought: Embark Upon New and Exciting Challenges in Your Life ?

LA uses she/her/hers pronouns and is a champion of solitude, storyteller, spiritual Black girl, introverted empath, and mindfulness meditation guide. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Holistic Wellness Therapreneur. She also gifted the world with a TEDx talk on the power of solitude in healing from loss, shame, and trauma, and is certified in sound healing. She is originally from Milwaukee, Wisconsin and is the oldest of her mother's seven children. She relocated to North Carolina in 2015, and she currently lives in Durham, North Carolina where she practices as a Clinical Social Worker and is the Founding Owner of Reconnect With You, PLLC, a private mental health practice.    She firmly believes that one's relationships with others are both an extension and reflection of the relationship one has with oneself. She is here to embrace diversity of thought, practice being open to other perspectives, to be an agent of change, pushing others outside of their comfort zones, and to help others understand, prioritize and improve their relationships with themselves. When she is not social work-ing, you might find her hitting the stage to perform at karaoke, pouring candles, mixologizing and learning to make new cocktails, meditating, especially with her singing bowls, cooking, writing poetry, and doing photography. She sends you sunshine!   Solitude Scents, LLC website (candles): www.solitudescents.com  Here are links to learn more about sound healing/therapy:  https://sunreed.com/about-sound-healing/ https://sunreed.com/what-is-sound-hea...  LaToya S. Adkins, MSW, LCSW  Preferred name: LA Holistic Wellness Therapreneur  Reconnect With You, PLLC www.reconnectwithyou.org Hosted by Felipe Blue, LCAS, CSI for More Than Therapy --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/morethantherapy/message

LA, LCSW... The Holistic Wellness Therapreneur

Felipe Blue, LCAS, CSI of More Than Therapy reflects on the importance of loving yourself as you would want others to love you... if we treat ourselves kind, we would then treat others in kind who in effect, treat us kind... it is a beautiful cycle of love. ? What is your attitude towards yourself? Describe how you tend to treat yourself?? Why do others tend to treat us as we treat ourselves??‍♂️ What are some beneficial and positive things that you can attract to yourself by treating yourself with gentleness, love, and forgiveness?? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/morethantherapy/message

Thought: Treat Yourself As You Would Want Others To Treat You (Love Yourself?)

Why might we see things as in our lives for good? How realistic is such a view of life? What are some of the things you have lost recently? Why do we tend to become attached to such things? What things have you noticed that illustrate that fact that all things eventually come to and end? Thought of the Day by Felipe Blue, LCAS, CSI for the More Than Therapy podcast. www.morethantherapy.org - Styling by Tru Boss Kollections. -Episode topic from Pod Decks. Get 10% off at the site with coupon code: MORETHANTHERAPY --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/morethantherapy/message

Thought: Let It Go (Do Not Let Your Happiness Depends on Something You May Lose)

Felipe Blue, LCAS, CSI discusses "beauty" at More Than Therapy. Do you tend to see the world as a wonderful place, or a normal everyday place? When was the last time you felt overwhelmed with joy from the beauty of this world? Why might many of us stop seeing the beauty, wonder and potential of the world in which we live? #thankfulness #gratitude #beauty #love #wonderful --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/morethantherapy/message

Thought: See The Beauty (Thankfulness and Gratitude)

Gabby discusses her journey of burnout and what she did, with her own strength and motivation, as well as support of others, to recover. https://www.instagram.com/frequentnapper/ Preventing Burnout Early recognition of burnout and related risks. ... Cultivate ability to self-reflect. ... Complete a periodic assessment and realignment of goals, skills, and work passions. Exercise regularly. Eat a well-balanced, healthy diet. Get enough sleep. Hosted by Felipe Blue, LCAS, CSI for More Than Therapy www.morethantherapy.org --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/morethantherapy/message

The Journey from Burnout to Recovery with Gabby the Frequent Napper

Jemma, a mental health professional in Raleigh, NC, a Boston native,  studied Early Childhood Education/Teaching at Roxbury Community College, studied Master of Management at Cambridge College, studied Sociology at University of Massachusetts and recently graduated from a Esthetician Technology Program at Durham Technical Community College is firm in spirituality and has her steps in life guided by as it pertains to wellness and her approach to mental  health. On this episode she is covering mental health, self-care...and new journeys. - Today's episode brought to you by Pod Decks... the number one tool for podcasters who conduct interviews. Use coupon code: MORETHANTHERAPY for 10% off any physical product at www.poddecks.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/morethantherapy/message

Jemma al'Salaam - Spirituality Guides Her Path

Felipe Blue, MA, LCAS presents this episode's "thought": Why do we tend to avoid pain at all costs? Can we evade painful things forever? What does pain indicate to us? What are some of the things we can learn from it? What are some difficult things you have faced that been very valuable to you? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/morethantherapy/message

Thought: Embark Upon New and Exciting Challenges in Your Life

Do you want some relationship rules? Felipe Blue, MA, LCAS, CSI breaks down some relationship rules as he leads up to some upcoming topics on love and sex debuting in the month of the Virgo, that some say, is the sexiest sign. Be Real. ... No Games. ... Know and understand the difference between men and women. ... Know your partner's love language. ... Effective communication. ... Turn off the TV! ... Take care of yourself. ... Honesty Find out more at www.morethantherapy.org Choose a partner wisely and well. ... Know your partner's beliefs about relationships. ... Don't confuse sex with love. ... Know your needs and speak up for them clearly. ... Closeness cannot occur without honesty. ... Respect, respect, respect. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/morethantherapy/message

Thought: Strategies for a Strong Relationship

On this episode, Felipe Blue, LCAS, CSI introduce Keith and Rodney as they discuss true friendship despite differences, the complexities of race and the impact of hate... Keith and Rodney build connections while navigating hard topics of conversation.   www.moreincommonent.com   Inspiring productive human connection by anchoring humanity in compassionate conversation.   Check out the More in Common Podcast! Subscribe and tell a friend.   More in Common Podcast Hosts, Keith and Rodney recommends the following books:   The Alchemist  The Power of Now  The Misborn Saga   The Biology of Belief  Non-Violent Communication --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/morethantherapy/message

Ubuntu: The Meaning of Connections; Keith and Rodney Talk About Having More in Common

Felipe Blue, LCAS, CSI and LPC Chris discuss therapists in relationships, the good, the bad, and the super ugly. If you’ve been asked out by a therapist, don’t run away just because you assume you’ll be overanalyzed and judged on your date. Therapists can be great romantic partners. Give therapy a chance. Fifteen reasons to date a therapist: 1. Therapists are great listeners, and intentionally do so without judgement. 2. Therapists keep secrets. If you’re looking for someone trustworthy, a therapist is trained in confidentiality. 3. Therapists offer good advice and can help you make wise choices if you’re looking for input into a difficult situation. 4. A lot of people are in therapy. If your date is good at what he/she does, he/she has job security. 6. Therapists are acutely aware of emotional needs and the human condition. It’s safe to be vulnerable around them. 7. Therapists want to see positive change take place and are proactive when it comes to problem-solving. 8. Therapists are good communicators. Not only do they listen well, they help people acknowledge their own weaknesses and make healthy decisions. Game-playing and cryptic comments won’t help clients, so neither are part of their communication arsenal. 9. Therapists might seem like intimidating dates, but they aren’t holier-than-thou. Rather, therapists are aware of their own weaknesses, insecurities and shortcomings. You’ll soon realize that your therapist significant other could be just as confused as you are at times. 10. Therapists are safe and consistent. When other people have crises, they call your date for wisdom, stability and security. Others trust that he/she will be there for them even when they make poor choices or little progress. 11. Therapists are interesting. Instead of small talk about the weather, your date can offer interesting facts and tidbits about human behavior. Even while keeping cases confidential, therapists still have plenty of entertaining stories to share. 12. Therapists are available to those who need them. Your date will understand that in certain situations, it’s important to always be available. While this may be annoying for therapists’ partners, it’s encouraging to know that your therapist date is prepared to drop everything for you when times get tough. 13. Therapists are emotionally strong. They help clients process heartbreaking stories all the time. If you need a shoulder to cry on, your partner will be capable of sharing the burden. What would be your reason to date a therapist? LPC Chris or Christal Pennic is licensed professional counselor working with youth victims of crimes. She also has two podcasts #Getneckidtherapist and “Surviving Sibling Loss-The Forgotten Mourner’s Podcast” Felipe Blue, MA, LCAS is a former CRIP and has transitioned to a COUNSELOR and comes from a truly genuine, empathetic, and nonjudgmental stance when working with the crisis and trauma related case load he serves in the Durham, NC and surrounding areas. Additionally, her is a DBT group facilitator and parenting class facilitator for parents with substance use issues referred by DSS. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/morethantherapy/message

Therapists After Work: Relationships with Therapists, a Discussion With LPC Chris

Felipe Blue, LCAS, CSI of More Than Therapy sits down with his long time friend Toni Agnew Rover, LCSW about her purposeful life in social work, selfcare, changes that need to come, and taking care of oneself. She is a proud NC A&T graduate as well as NCCU and proudly represents Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. If you haven't already, please subscribe to the MORE THAN THERAPY podcast... available on all podcast apps but optimal on Spotify. www.morethantherapy.org --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/morethantherapy/message

A Very Purposeful Life (regarding Social Work) With Toni Agnew Rover, LCSW

Aquanda Green, LCAS-A and Felipe Blue, LCAS, CSI discuss being emotionally healthy on this episode of More Than Therapy brought to you by: TRU BOSS KOLLECTION, Where all the bosses shop! TruBossKollection offers a collection of fashionable goods at affordable prices. You can achieve emotional health by: Think Positively Be Satisfied and Practice Gratitude Daily Think Small Manage Stress Get Outside Choose Your Friends Wisely Be Productive Take a Break Find Emotional Balance Include the Arts in Your Life (music, theater, and visual arts) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/morethantherapy/message

Being Healthy (Emotional Health) with Aquanda Green & Felipe Blue

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