Mental Health Resources for Families

What is Triangulation and How is it Affecting Your Family Dynamic?

Have you ever heard of Triangulation? Even if you don’t know what it is, chances are you’ve experienced it. It’s what’s know as a transactional model of communication. You can find it in passive aggressive behaviors like the extended silent treatment. Or family members taking sides in an argument. It’s actually a pretty normal daily […]

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Mental Health Abuse: How Britney Spears Conservatorship Isn’t a Unique Story

By now, we’ve all heard the horrific details of the Britney Spears Conservatorship. If you’re (rightly) shocked by the revelations Brit poured out of her heart a couple days ago, you’re in for a rude awakening. I’m going to let you in on a secret that every mentally ill and disabled person knows all too

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Behavioral Activation: The Important Role of Fun in Mental Health Treatment

You don’t usually hear the words “fun” and “Mental Health Treatment” in the same sentence. And for good reason, mental health treatment is serious business. But that’s exactly why we’re talking about the role of fun in recovering from a mental illness. It’s a lot of hard work to change your life from the inside

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A Layman’s Guide* and Worksheet: Solution Focused Therapy for Goal Setting

*Disclaimer – While based on therapy techniques, this guide was not created by a mental health professional. It is only ever meant to be used as a layman’s introduction to Solution Focused Therapy techniques adapted for the purposes of personal growth. SFT should always be done with the guidance of a mental health professional. This

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What Is The Miracle Question? And How Can it Change Your Life?

What if you woke up tomorrow and your biggest problems were miraculously…gone? I know what you’re thinking: “yeah, right that’d be the day. Why even bother fantasizing about something that won’t happen?” And I would have to agree with you. It’s pretty unreasonable to expect life’s issues (especially mental health issues) to just go *poof.*

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Mental Health for Moms: Organizing for Mental Health

Moms and Mental Health Series Here at MSB, we specialize in talking about Mental Health issues from the unique perspectives of those who experience them. That’s why we’re dedicating this series specifically to Moms who struggle with their Mental Health. Why? Because Moms don’t get the choice to step back and work on their Mental

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What is Triangulation and How is it Affecting Your Family Dynamic?

Have you ever heard of Triangulation? Even if you don’t know what it is, chances are you’ve experienced it. It’s what’s know as a transactional model of communication. You can find it in passive aggressive behaviors like the extended silent treatment. Or family members taking sides in an argument. It’s actually a pretty normal daily

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Black Voices of Mental Health – Episode Four: BEAM

In this episode we’ve got a single feature for you! Not because there’s not many amazing Black voices out there talking about mental health. But because this particular organization is doing *the most* to redefine the Black experience with mental health. It needs its own spotlight to even talk about the half of what they’re

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Mental Health Resources for Helping Kids Deal with Big Feelings

*This article is a part of our larger Family Mental Health Hub, an initiative by MSB to increase communication and connection between kids and caretakers. Please visit the Hub for even more family and kid related resources!* How are you helping your kids deal with big feelings right now? From racial injustice, to police brutality,

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Redirect the Lightning: Lessons on Handling Difficult Emotions from Avatar the Last Airbender

This year has been pretty awful. Today Bruce and I headed into the city to get some supplies from the Caribbean store. Right next to the small grocer’s shop was a gold and jewelry business. The door was smashed and it was clear it had been looted during the night. Framed in the broken glass

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