Guilt vs Shame: How To Tell Them Apart

Guilt vs Shame, Guilt and shame are two emotions that come up throughout the course of our lives as we grow and develop. Guilt and shame often come up together and may even be felt in response to the same scenario. We often associate these emotions with each other, and while they may overlap or intertwine, they do also have some major differences that can impact how we think about how to manage them. In this post, written by Abby Smith, LGPC, we define both guilt and shame, and explore how to better manage these feelings.

Balancing Your Chakras (Part 2)

This post is the second part of the two-part blog series titled, “Balancing Your Chakras” by graduate student intern, Sarah Miles. This post describes how to balance the heart, throat, third eye, and crown chakras. Read along to learn how the Chakras can be utilized as wonderful tool to become more self-aware, to conceptualize our needs on many levels, and to understand all of the different drives and motivations within us.

Space Between Counseling Services (SBCS)

March 15, 2021

2021, Awareness, Baltimore, Baltimore Counseling, Baltimore Therapy, Charm City, Creatives, gen-x'ers, Free Thinkers, Habits, Mental Health, Mental Wellness, Self Care, Self Compassion, Stress, Well-Being

Creating Healthy Boundaries

Space Between Counseling Services (SBCS)

March 15, 2021

2021, Awareness, Baltimore, Baltimore Counseling, Baltimore Therapy, Charm City, Creatives, gen-x'ers, Free Thinkers, Habits, Mental Health, Mental Wellness, Self Care, Self Compassion, Stress, Well-Being

In this post by Dushyanthi Niyangoda, we explore how to establish and maintain healthy boundaries

BIPOC Clinician Support

This post, written by Brittany Spencer, LGPC, is for mental health professionals holding space for BIPOC individuals. The blog calls readers to question, how are you caring for yourself in the midst of the current chaos?

The Impact of Mental Health on Hygiene Struggles

Whether it’s doing dishes in a timely manner or showering regularly—there is a lot of shame around not being able to keep up with your hygiene. Hygiene is a moralized topic in our society—meaning we often view those who struggle with hygiene as less than or failing in some way. This post by Abby Smith, LGPC, explores how these judgments fail to recognize the impact of mental health on hygiene.

Back to Basics

When you’re struggling with your mental health, being told to think about your nutrition, hydration, or sleep can feel patronizing or like a non-essential. However, when some of your most basic needs aren’t being met, it can make dealing with any mental health issues even harder. . It might not mean everything is better, but instead that your hunger, hydration, and sleep are not contributing factors.

Internalized Homophobia: The What, The Why, the What Now?

Oftentimes we talk about coming out as the main barrier or event for LGBTQ+ individuals to live as they truly are. However, for many folks there is another barrier that can greatly impact the way in which they feel about themselves, their ability to feel proud, and their ability to accept themselves for who they truly are: Internalized Homophobia. This post written by Abigail Smith, LGPC, assists readers in exploring the origins and remedies for internalized homophobia.

Working From Home: Part 5

This is the final post in a 5-part series about how to separate work life from home life when you work from home (WTF) during the covid-19 pandemic, written by Baltimore therapist, Anna Kozitzky, LGPC.

Addressing Anger and Resentment in the Face of Injustice

The recent killing of George Floyd has triggered the entire nation as it resembles the countless police killings we have sadly seen before. In this blog post, Brittany Spencer, LGPC, normalizes how unheard cries for justice lead to feelings of anger of resentment. Additionally, readers will explore how to practice self-care in the face of injustice, how to spread awareness and how to personally advocate for change.