Am I Queer?: Understanding and Embracing Our Queer Awakenings Whenever and...
Note to reader: While a queer awakening can refer to the process of becoming aware of one’s sexual identity and/or gender identity, for this article we are primarily focusing on sexual identity. It...
View ArticleTake Root Therapy June Newsletter
We explore queer awakenings, show care by making art, and motivate ourselves to clean. A Letter From Our Founder Hi all, How are you doing this morning? Still reeling from last week’s debate? How’s...
View ArticleHow Does Social Media Affect Mental Health? Understanding the Impact and...
I grew up with AOL and chatrooms. I’m no stranger to technology, and before we had cell phones, I used AIM to talk to friends after school. And while I’m not opposed to technology, I’m also not an...
View ArticleTake Root Therapy July Newsletter
We understand social media’s effects on mental health, root down to garden, and learn how to start conversations. A Letter From Our Founder Hi there, I hope you are enjoying (or at least tolerating)...
View ArticleWhy Can’t I Make Up My Mind?: Challenging Decision Paralysis With Desire and...
We make countless decisions every day—some without a second thought, almost instinctually. But then there are those decisions we agonize over, going back and forth until we’re exhausted. Sometimes,...
View ArticleTake Root Therapy August Newsletter
We connect decision making to desire, volunteer in community gardens, and learn to avoid fighting with family while on vacation. A Letter From Our Founder Hi there, Happy almost September! Up until...
View ArticleHow Should I Talk to My Kids About Sex? The Importance of Discussing Sex,...
What I remember about having “the talk” with my parents is foggy at best. I think I was five or 6-years-old and asked my mother where babies come from. We were in the elevator on my way to visit my...
View ArticleTake Root Therapy September Newsletter
We re-evaluate the “sex talk,” distribute food, and journal thoughtfully. A Letter From Our Founder Hi there, Over this last weekend, I had the opportunity to attend a body safety workshop with my...
View ArticleWhat’s Going to Happen?: Acknowledging and Managing Election Anxiety
During the last big election cycle, I spent time with my friends and their parents (perhaps the loveliest parents of adults I’ve met). We talked about the upcoming election and the stress we were...
View ArticleTake Root Therapy October Newsletter
We manage election stress, pick up trash, and boost self-awareness. A Letter From Our Founder Hi there, The last month has been increasingly hectic. Halloween is right around the corner, and I’m...
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