April Clinician Spotlight: Mary Koenig (she/they)
Beyond Body Positivity: You Deserve Body Liberation
Let’s Not Forget Our Black Queer & Trans Activists When Celebrating Black History Month
February Clinician Spotlight: Kianna Porter-Simons (she/her)
Five Powerful Ways to Engage in Activism
Confronting the Winter Blues: Learning about Seasonal Affective Disorder and How to Manage It
Community Care: A Radical and Vital Form of Self-Care
Self-Compassion & Forgiveness: A Radical Act of Self-Care
When we embrace self-compassion, we acknowledge our worth is not determined by our mistakes or performance. Forgiveness allows for us to hold space for our inevitable growth. When we are able to accept that our worth is not determined by our mistakes, we become much more willing to be reflective of our mistakes so that we are able to learn from them. This is especially helpful during relational disputes and conversations because there is extreme vulnerability to be forthcoming with your mistakes and that modeling of vulnerability fosters trust and emotional safety that is essential for relational intimacy and connection. Embracing compassion allows for a balance of accountability and empathy during times of conflict and guilt that ultimately makes repairing relational ruptures a much easier task.
Self-compassion and forgiveness are powerful weapons of resilience that help us fight against the guilt and grudges that attempt to hold us back. These weapons of resilience help us bounce back from adversity and reclaim our emotional space. Ultimately, self-compassion and forgiveness are radical acts of self-care because they ensure we honor our humanity and leave us open and willing to grow.
January Clinician Spotlight: Shelly Banks (she/they/any)
As the new year has started, we’d like to highlight a clinician that is new to our practice: Shelden “Shelly” Banks, MSW (she/they/any). Shelly completed a dual Master’s in both Social Work and Business Administration, and will be leading our Q/T Resilience Group that is starting back at the end of this month at our Kennesaw office. Shelly uses the therapeutic modalities of Narrative Therapy, Queer Narrative Approaches, Queer Theories, Social-Constructionist Theories, Systems Theories, and Transformative Justice. Read below to get to know more about Shelly!
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
Complex trauma is especially common for our queer, transgender, and gender-expansive folks. Repeated exposure to systemic oppression, overt and covert discrimination, and family non-acceptance can deeply impact our brains. The effect can feel defeating, exhausting, and powerless.
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.