Not being a racist is not enough if we want a truly equitable world. Being anti-racist is actively identifying and working against racism. Anti-racism is about getting rid of racism at all levels and making a decision to oppose racism. When we are not being racist, we choose to use words...
Our summer groups are getting started! This year we're offering two groups twice a week during the month of July These are available for 12-18 year olds who are wanting to learn skills that will help them be more independent and grow their social skills. Each group is limited to a maximum of 6...
Looking at the different types of therapy, it can be overwhelming to decide which one is the right fit for your situation. Let’s go over the different types and why people choose each kind. Better Together Mental Health offers four types of therapy. These are individual, couples, family, and group...
Actually taking the steps to starting therapy is hard, even for people who work in the field it can be a little scary. But it can easily be done in less than 15 minutes. First you’ll need to get in contact with a therapist. Most therapists can be contacted by email, phone, or a form on their...
Winter holidays can bring a sense of comfort and calm, but we should also acknowledge that they can feel chaotic, stressful, and upsetting at times. There’s also the effect of the winter weather on people, which can cause us to feel tired and unmotivated. So let’s discuss some ways to reduce those...
When someone we care about is dealing with a difficult situation we want to make them, and ourselves, feel better by doing something. Many of us have been socialized to say we are fine and don’t need anything when help is offered. The reality is that often we actually do need help and more often...
An extremely important part of finding a therapist is deciding whether you want to use your health insurance or not. Nowadays, there are many therapists who choose to not take insurance, including Better Together Mental Health. So let’s talk about the reasons why a therapist would choose to take...
One of the first questions that you may be asked once you reach out to a therapist is whether you want to see someone via telehealth or in-person. You might’ve had a doctor’s appointment via telehealth before, but maybe it’s unfamiliar to you. So let’s talk about the pros and cons of each type of...
This is the first post in our series based around questions that people have around therapy where we’ll be tackling all the questions that you might have about how therapy works, how to start, and what to expect. This is probably one of the most common questions we get asked when people find...
