Navigating Relationships During the Holidays: A Guide to Thriving, Not Just Surviving
The holiday season can be a time of joy, celebration, and connection. However, it’s no secret that it can also bring unique challenges when navigating familial relationships. Whether it’s managing long-standing dynamics, juggling expectations, or encountering emotionally charged moments, the holidays can be arduous for even the most well-adjusted individuals.
No matter how much self-work and therapy you've undertaken, stepping back into the family fold can stir up old patterns and relational wounds. This is not a failure on your part - it’s a human response to familiar settings. Here are three things to keep in mind as you slay the holiday season with grace and intention.
December Clinician Spotlight: Amber Robinson (she/they)
Thanks for checking out our fourth edition of our Clinician Spotlight! We are highlighting Amber Robinson, LMSW (she/they) this December. Amber has been with Grounded Wellbeing as a Clinical Therapist since June of 2023. Amber uses Brainspotting, Harm-Reduction, Anti-Oppressive, Internal Family Systems, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Body-Based Interventions as modalities and works with individuals and families. Read more about Amber below!
November Clinician Spotlight: Day Brazis (they/them)
Welcome back to our blog for our third clinician spotlight! This month we are highlighting Day Brazis, LCSW (they/them), our Senior Clinician and Kennesaw Team Lead. Day practices the modalities of Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Relational-Cultural Therapy, and Mindfulness-Based Therapy. They work with individuals, families, and couples or multiple-partners. Get to know Day!
Honoring Trans Day of Remembrance (TDOR) at Grounded Wellbeing
Recognized annually on November 20th, Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) is a day to honor the memory of the transgender people whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence. This year, we want to hold space for all of the trans folks who have lost their lives to anti-trans violence and remind you that at Grounded Wellbeing, we are committed to continuing to live out our mission and vision despite the onslaught of anti-trans and anti-LBGTQ rhetoric.
Navigating Fear and Uncertainty during Election Season
October Clinician Spotlight: Ryan DeVane (he/him)
Welcome back to our blog for our second clinician spotlight! In honor of Atlanta Pride, we are highlighting our Founder and Clinical Director, Ryan DeVane (he/him), LCSW, NBCCC-H, who founded Grounded Wellbeing with the mission to intentionally create a welcoming space that centers the healing journey of queer, trans, and gender expansive folx, ultimately leading to the betterment of our entire community. He envisioned a space where all people, regardless of identity or individual differences, can come together and experience the power of healing within community. This vision of community healing takes all of us, allies too!
How Brainspotting Can Support Trauma Recovery for Queer Folx
August Clinician Spotlight: Jacklyn Byrd (they/she)
An Introduction to Reiki: What is it and How Might it Help You?
What Pride Symbolizes to Me & the Grounded Wellbeing Team
Brainspotting: How it Works and What to Expect
Given queer folks’ disproportionate exposure to adversity, folks may start to feel powerless, defeated, and stuck in a state of distress. If you’re feeling this way and have had difficulty healing with talk therapy alone, Brainspotting may be a modality for you to explore with a trusted and affirming provider. Brainspotting is a powerful tool that leverages the brain and body connection to facilitate healing in an affirming & judgment-free space.
Mental Health Matters: Book Recommendations from GWB Founder, Ryan DeVane, LCSW
Grounded Wellbeing exists to support folks navigating this mind/body disconnection through somatic psychotherapy approaches and teaching mindfulness meditation skills. As a queer and trans operated practice, we understand the unique experiences that clients navigate as they desperately try to come home to their bodies but may not know how. We exist to help facilitate these conversations and learning throughout the therapeutic process.
Queering Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): An Affirming Approach for Queer, Trans, and Neurodivergent Individuals
Are you struggling with regulating your emotions, coping with sensory distress or seeking a supportive space to enhance your coping skills? Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is an incredibly helpful treatment modality intended to help individuals regulate emotions and reduce occurrence of harmful coping behaviors.
Trans Day of Visibility: Reclaiming Space and Gathering in Community
Gamify Your Life: Turning To-Do Lists into Quest Logs
Do you feel like you can’t keep track of all your responsibilities, assignments and chores? You don’t have to go through life living like it’s Elden Ring without any support or ways to keep things in order. Sometimes, these behaviors manifest as anxiety, feelings of overwhelm and constant stress.
When it comes to keeping track of things in life, sometimes our organized to-do lists can quickly spiral into unorganized (or, kinda organized) chaos, especially if you’re trying to keep it all in your head.
Tips for Maintaining Sobriety Post Dry January
Staying Grounded and Aligned with your Values: A Guide for the Holiday Season
During a time where we may feel pressured to feel continuous joy and gratitude, the holiday season can also bring up various complex emotions for individuals. At Grounded Wellbeing, we aim to create space for individuals who may feel disconnected, confused or unsure about their feelings during these times.
Embracing Gratitude and Justice: Partaking in Thanksgiving through an Anti-Oppressive Lens
Acknowledging indigenous perspectives is an important aspect to participating in the Thanksgiving holiday through an anti-oppressive lens. For those looking to decolonize and acknowledge indigenous people, it is crucial to recognize and respect their histories, cultures, and ongoing struggles.
A Note from our Founder: Healing within Community and Reclaiming Space
In a world that often demands conformity, at Grounded Wellbeing we are compassionate and trailblazing queer therapists on a mission to create a world of healing and acceptance. I created this practice with the fundamental goal of cultivating a space where trans/queer people thrive, where trans joy exists, and is celebrated daily. We are guided by a set of core values, a meaningful mission, an inspiring vision, and a profound purpose that makes our practice a brave space for those who are ready to experience transformative healing.
Your Guide to Atlanta Pride: 5 Tips for Making the Most of your Day
The 2023 Atlanta Pride celebration is just a few days away! Atlanta Pride is one of the most vibrant and inclusive celebrations in the United States. At Grounded Wellbeing, we value community, and we believe in collective care for ourselves and each other. This requires both intentional and visible inclusion. Year after year, individuals from all walks of life come together to build community, reclaim space, and celebrate diversity, love, and equality.
Whether you're a first-time attendee or a seasoned Pride-goer, preparing for Atlanta Pride is key to making the most of your day.