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How can we find happiness from that which we think, feel, and do for others? For ourselves? Why am I we see happiness as something outside of ourselves? Do you focus more on what you do or on what you are?

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What can you do to improve your reality? What do you expect from other people? Are those expectations realistic? What material or financial expectations do you have? Do these expectations add value to your life?

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Al Peoples, LCSW and Felipe Blue, LCAS, LCMHCA, CSS discuss with Tawaka Turner-Philon, LCPC about sexual identity and the impact it can have on mental health.


Tawaka has been working in the mental health field for almost 20 years and just this year transitioned from clinician to life coach. She used her years of experience working with diverse populations from adolescents to women to people in the fire and rescue service, to create a coaching program to help professionals overcome stress and overwhelm. CLUES for Peace of Mind, encompasses strategies that aid in effective communication, self-love and self-acceptance, Understanding ones life’s purpose, increasing emotional intelligence, and proven skills to properly manage conflicting thoughts and emotions. Tawaka believes that her contribution to the world is to help others know, understand, and release their greatest potential so that they can live their most self-fulfilled lives.



In this episode, we dive deep into the complex relationship between sexual identity and mental health. While sexual orientation and gender identity are not inherently linked to mental illness, the experiences of discrimination, prejudice, and social isolation faced by LGBTQ+ individuals can significantly impact their well-being.



Al Peoples ( he/him) is the lead therapist at Peoples Counseling.

Felipe Blue (he/him) is the founder and executive director of More Than Therapy located at:

201 W Main Street

Suite 316

Durham, NC 27701

www.morethantherapy.org

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Al Peoples, LCSW, and Felipe Blue, LCAS, CSI, LCMHCA discuss the problems with bullying and its impact on mental health on this episode.


What is bullying?The prevalence of bullying in the African-American communityThe impact of bullying on African American youthWhy is it important to address bullying in the African-American community?Chapter 1: Understanding BullyingDifferent types of bullyingThe signs and symptoms of bullyingThe risk factors for bullyingThe consequences of bullyingChapter 2: Bullying in the African-American CommunityThe unique challenges faced by African-American youth who are bulliedThe intersection of bullying and other forms of oppression, such as racism and sexismThe impact of bullying on the African-American community as a wholeChapter 3: Preventing BullyingWhat parents can do to prevent their children from being bulliedWhat educators can do to create a school environment that is free from bullyingWhat students can do to stand up to bullyingChapter 4: Responding to BullyingWhat to do if you or your child is being bulliedHow to support a child who is being bulliedHow to report bullying to school officialsChapter 5: Healing from BullyingThe long-term effects of bullyingHow to help a child heal from bullyingResources for parents and educators




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Felipe Blue, LCAS, CSI, LMCHCA has a discussion with
Adam Vibe Gunton, a bestselling author, founder of Recovered On Purpose, and host of The Recovered On Purpose Show. After overcoming homelessness and drug addiction on November 6, 2017, Adam set out on a mission to help as many other addicts find recovery as possible. His nonprofit, Recovered On Purpose, helps addicts in recovery share their stories powerfully with the world to reach more addicts suffering. Since its founding in November 2019, Recovered On Purpose has helped over 1,000 addicts find recovery. Adam believes the system of addiction treatment and recovery has foundationally failed and is on a mission to uproot all the flaws by working to restore purpose and passion to the recovery community.












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Sheridan had a best friend, his dog, Max. Max died, and now Sheridan works to pick up the pieces.

Felipe Blue, LCAS, CSI assists Sheridan with processing his pain and finding strategies to alleviate his pain.

Losing a dog can be just as painful as losing a human loved one. Dogs are often considered part of the family, and their death can be a very difficult time for their owners. Men, in particular, may feel a sense of loss and grief that they may not be comfortable expressing.

Here are some of the things that a man may experience when his dog dies:


Shock and disbelief. It may be hard to believe that the dog is gone. He may feel like he's in a dream or that this is all a bad joke.
Sadness and grief. He may cry, feel down, or have trouble sleeping. He may also have physical symptoms of grief, such as headaches or stomachaches.
Anger. He may feel angry at the dog for dying, or at himself for not being able to save him.
Guilt. He may feel guilty about things he said or did to the dog, or about not spending enough time with him.
Loneliness. He may feel like he's lost his best friend and doesn't have anyone to talk to about his grief.

It's important to allow yourself to feel these emotions and to grieve in your own way. There is no right or wrong way to grieve. If you're struggling to cope with the loss of your dog, there are resources available to help you, such as grief counseling or support groups.

Here are some tips for coping with the loss of a dog:


Allow yourself to grieve. Don't try to bottle up your emotions. Talk to someone you trust about how you're feeling.
Take care of yourself. Make sure you're eating healthy, getting enough sleep, and exercising.
Do things that make you happy. Spend time with loved ones, do activities you enjoy, or go for walks in nature.
Remember the good times. Think about all the happy memories you have with your dog. This can help you feel closer to him even though he's gone.

Losing a dog is a difficult experience, but it's important to remember that you're not alone. There are people who care about you and want to help you through this. With time and support, you will heal from this loss.



Recorded at More Than Therapy

www.morethantherapy.org






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