by Michael Toohey, Psy.D. | Dec 4, 2020 | Bullying, LGBTQ+, Relationships
Chances are you will encounter someone in your life, if you haven’t already, who is non-binary, transgender, or gender fluid. Knowing what this means, and how to be respectful of people’s differences is important. Understanding these terms can be hard, especially if...
by Michael Toohey, Psy.D. | Sep 11, 2020 | Depression, Parenting, Teens
Teens have difficult times during COVID-19. They miss seeing their friends and classmates in person. Socializing with peers is an important part of teen development while COVID-19 creates a social distancing challenge. The big letdown of not attending graduations,...
by Michael Toohey, Psy.D. | Jun 19, 2020 | Anger, Anxiety, Grief, Racial Justice, Therapy, Trauma
Our country is in a state of unrest, as protesters take to the streets in support of racial equality. As we watch events unfolding on the news, we feel anxious, stressed, afraid, and for some…determined: determined to make things better for people of color. Many of...
by Michael Toohey, Psy.D. | May 1, 2020 | Anxiety, Grief, Stress, Therapy
Over the past few months, the COVID-19 virus has had a tremendous impact on the world. I see people overwhelmed, stressed, anxious, and afraid of intimate contact with others outside of their family or housemates. Although COVID-19 presents as a novel experience for...
by Michael Toohey, Psy.D. | Mar 27, 2020 | Bullying, Depression, LGBTQ+
Trans folk in our country are under attack. Multiple states have tried to pass ‘bathroom bills.’ South Dakota even tried to pass a law that would imprison for up to 10 years any medical provider who assisted a minor with transitioning. Last October, Time magazine...
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