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Accepting members! Women's process group for adult women in Georgia who are struggling with anxiety, stress, and overwhelm. Bi-weekly virtual group, $67/session. Reach out to join! mmalone@rosebudpsychotherapy.com Together we’ll learn skills and techniques - to manage your overwhelm, - to live the life you want to live (not the life society says you need to live), - to not hold in all those painful emotions that lead to meltdowns and self-destructing, - to actually prioritize self-care, - to learn healthy boundaries, and - to disrupt the cycles that keep you stuck and unhappy.

Are you familiar with the 'good girl syndrome'? Discover its impact on women and girls, and explore strategies for overcoming its limitations in our latest blog post. Read now to empower yourself and break free from societal expectations.

One valuable lesson my work has taught me is the immense importance of determination. Whether it's helping women over 50 navigate menopause or pushing through personal goals, persistence truly is key. What's a lesson you've learned from your work experiences? Share below - let's inspire each other! 💪✨

When men find themselves opening up they also usually find themselves in this cycle. Both men and women are subject to societal expectations that have handicapped us from being emotionally aware people. 👉fortunately though this cycle can be broken for both men and women to dive deeper, click the link below to watch the free MasterClass or to join the Betterman membership 🙏🏽🙌🏽 https://buff.ly/3wnHxXx #mensmentalhealth #mensmentalhealthawareness #mensmentalhealthmatters #menmatter #divinemasculine #relationshiptips #menscoach #funnyvideos

Two main challenges we face as Highly Sensitive Women? 1) People-pleasing 2) Overwhelm See if this sounds familiar... You're left standing in the kitchen surveying the carnage after dinner. The kids have scoffed down the food you spent ages preparing and scarpered off to their rooms before you've even finished your meal. You end up feeling bitter and resentful. 👿 Followed swiftly by - guilt. After all, aren't we meant to want to give freely and lovingly? If you're caught in this thought spiral, you're not alone. As HSPs, we are hard-wired to feel this way. So how do you stop this cycle of feeling exhausted and resentful and instead give from an Overflowing cup? Join me for a FREE 60-minute Masterclass via Zoom on TUESDAY 9TH JANUARY at 12.00pm. I'll be sharing information and tools to help stop this spiral of resentment. Make sure you reserve your spot! https://lnkd.in/eNrSJ-RB

March is Women's History Month, a time to celebrate the achievements, resilience, and contributions of women throughout history. As we honor the trailblazers who have paved the way for progress and equality, it's also crucial to recognize the importance of women's mental health. Women face unique challenges and pressures in today's world, from societal expectations to balancing career, family, and personal responsibilities. These factors can take a toll on mental well-being, making it essential to prioritize self-care and seek support when needed. Let's use this month as an opportunity to shine a light on women's mental health and break the stigma surrounding mental illness. Whether it's through open conversations, advocacy, or accessing mental health resources, let's empower women to prioritize their well-being and seek the help they deserve. To all the incredible women out there: you are strong, resilient, and worthy of support. Your mental health matters, and you are not alone. Let's continue to uplift and support each other on the journey to mental wellness. #WomensHistoryMonth #WomensMentalHealth #BreakTheStigma

We have arrived at a point of social advocacy, that provides a beautifully nuanced and rich analysis of women’s issues. And yet one word simplistic solutions for men, laden with shame and condemnation. We know that women’s issues are shaped by social, economic, structural, political and environmental factors; and their behaviour, including criminal behaviour, influenced by their experiences, their childhood and their traumatic past. But men’s problems are their own, and only they can solve them. Their behaviour, especially criminal behaviour, is a consequence of their gender, and their experiences are inconsequential (men don’t have problems, didn’t you know?) In nutshell – women *have* problems, men *are* the problem. When women have issues we rightly ask ‘how can we fix society?’ But when men have issues, we ask ‘how can men fix themselves?’ And it is this narrow and harmful mindset that has led the world to grapple with highly problematic ideas such as ‘toxic masculinity’. A concept that limits men’s issues to internal problems, and presents a mere change of problematic male mindset as the answer. It gaslights men. Cry a little, talk more, stop being a total piece of shit, and you’ll be just fine guys! Who cares about your past, who cares about your trauma, who cares about the structural and societal problems that impact you, and which shape your distress. For we have bought into a dogmatic patriarchal worldview that cannot (and will never) be able to reconcile such systemic male disadvantages and pain, so we’ll just deny it exists. So is it time we brought the same richness and complexity to how we view men’s issues? Is it time we extended the same level of compassion to men, as we already do to women? Is it time we ended discourse around #toxicmasculiunity? Join the conversation at @thetinmen on Instagram  ~ Images by Black Kiwi Hug, Marie Michele Bouchard, Amir Riazipour, Kiki Hug, from Unsplash. Illustration by Hey Rabbit #mensmentalhealth #menshealth #malesuicideawareness #malesuicideawareness

My first blog on the Rites of Passages we transition through as women throughout our lives. I share in this blog why it is important to not only learn about these transitions and heal any trauma, I also share why this work is important to pass onto your little girls and teenagers. If you have been feeling burnt out and overly stressed this article and video might interest you. You can also view a video I created on Youtube: https://lnkd.in/g6y-_qvF

Today's the big Day! Tune in to Immediate Response at 10am for our live stream of the Whole Woman Forum from Salem Union Baptist Church, Taylor Street. Our panelists will delve into the crucial topics of mental, physical, and relationship health, shedding light on their significance for women and entrepreneurs alike. Don't miss out on this empowering discussion! #SBDCBahamas #WomenEntrepreneursInitiative #WholeWomanForum #WomenInBusiness