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Finding and honoring your inner voice.

Trauma
Queer or Questioning? This One Is for You

Sara Glass Ph.D., LCSW on April 22, 2024

Existing along the LGBTQIA+ spectrum is not a symptom of trauma. However, the homophobia, transphobia, and prejudice around us can cause trauma. Here are some words that may help.

Existing along the LGBTQIA+ spectrum is not a symptom of trauma. However, the homophobia, transphobia, and prejudice around us can cause trauma. Here are some words that may help.

Suicide
How to Save a Life

Sara Glass Ph.D., LCSW on March 28, 2021

One year into this pandemic, it is more important than ever to talk about suicide. In my now virtual office, clients talk about wanting to die at higher rates than ever before.

One year into this pandemic, it is more important than ever to talk about suicide. In my now virtual office, clients talk about wanting to die at higher rates than ever before.

Trauma
Wrinkles Are Your Super-Power

Sara Glass Ph.D., LCSW on January 31, 2020

In an ideal world, our children grow up believing that they are safe. The reality, however, is that we do not all live in ideal worlds.

In an ideal world, our children grow up believing that they are safe. The reality, however, is that we do not all live in ideal worlds.

Sexual Abuse
When Children Say #MeToo

Sara Glass Ph.D., LCSW on May 19, 2019

There are so many internal and external factors that prevent children from talking about sexual abuse. When they do, our initial reaction is critical.

There are so many internal and external factors that prevent children from talking about sexual abuse. When they do, our initial reaction is critical.

Relationships
A Little Respect

Sara Glass Ph.D., LCSW on August 22, 2018

While most people associate “consent” with checking in about sexual encounters, it actually goes way beyond that. Four tips for building relationships that are safe and equitable.

While most people associate “consent” with checking in about sexual encounters, it actually goes way beyond that. Four tips for building relationships that are safe and equitable.

Trauma
Taking Care of Business

Sara Glass Ph.D., LCSW on March 8, 2018

Is your coworker acting in ways that are frustrating? As vulnerability researcher Brene Brown says, “People are hard to hate up close. Move in.”

Is your coworker acting in ways that are frustrating? As vulnerability researcher Brene Brown says, “People are hard to hate up close. Move in.”

Anxiety
Welcome to the Village

Sara Glass Ph.D., LCSW on February 4, 2018

Once you sign your child up for psychotherapy sessions, you are no longer alone in supporting his or her growth and happiness.

Once you sign your child up for psychotherapy sessions, you are no longer alone in supporting his or her growth and happiness.

Trauma
#WeBelieveYou

Sara Glass Ph.D., LCSW on October 23, 2017

We may struggle to witness the sheer number of people who have posted #MeToo this week. Our responses to those disclosures do matter and can make an impact on the healing process.

We may struggle to witness the sheer number of people who have posted #MeToo this week. Our responses to those disclosures do matter and can make an impact on the healing process.

Trauma
Say Something, I’m Giving Up On You

Sara Glass Ph.D., LCSW on October 4, 2017

If you love someone who has survived the burning flames of physical or emotional abuse, he or she may need your help in order to learn how to trust again.

If you love someone who has survived the burning flames of physical or emotional abuse, he or she may need your help in order to learn how to trust again.

Anxiety
We Can Break Without Shattering

Sara Glass Ph.D., LCSW on August 6, 2017

Have you been trying to block out negative feelings? Gritting your teeth and embracing the pain can actually be the first step to healing.

Have you been trying to block out negative feelings? Gritting your teeth and embracing the pain can actually be the first step to healing.

Media
This Independence Day, Free Yourself from Body Criticism

Sara Glass Ph.D., LCSW on July 1, 2017

We are so much more than the sum of our physical parts. This Independence Day, let’s give ourselves a break from the cycle of comparison, and relax in our skin, cellulite and all.

We are so much more than the sum of our physical parts. This Independence Day, let’s give ourselves a break from the cycle of comparison, and relax in our skin, cellulite and all.

Anxiety
Put Your Own Spin on It

Sara Glass Ph.D., LCSW on June 21, 2017

Have you ever wondered just how far to push your body while exercising? Is pain really good for your psyche?

Have you ever wondered just how far to push your body while exercising? Is pain really good for your psyche?

Beauty
Picture Perfect?

Sara Glass Ph.D., LCSW on May 22, 2017

Parents often do not intend to relay the message that comes with unwanted photography: it is more important for me to get the right shot of you than to respect your wishes.

Parents often do not intend to relay the message that comes with unwanted photography: it is more important for me to get the right shot of you than to respect your wishes.

Trauma
Breaking Whole

Sara Glass Ph.D., LCSW on April 30, 2017

Trauma may break through the limits of our beings and create space for beautiful, unencumbered strength.

Trauma may break through the limits of our beings and create space for beautiful, unencumbered strength.