Perspectives
SCG Staff Articles
I’m Not Your Black Superwoman
For most of my life, I always strived to be the quote-on-quote “Strong Black Woman”.
A woman who exudes strength.
A woman who is fierce and protective of her own.
A woman who takes care of everyone and everything without remorse,
A Black Superwoman.
Including Women
The month of March is Women’s History Month and March 8th is International Women’s Day! It's a special thing to have the opportunity to focus on all of the incredible women who have helped shape our society. Each of these women had a story to tell and without their strength and perseverance, we never would have heard it. People, regardless of gender, experience hardships and periods in life where they need assistance. Sanctuary Counseling Group (SCG) feels that any person who seeks mental health care should be able to access it. We all have a story to tell.
Why Women Stay in Abusive Relationships
Domestic violence is a real problem not just in the United States, but around the world. Statistics are showing that in the US alone 1 in 4 women and 1 in 9 men are victims of domestic violence, and over 10,000,000 people are affected by this type of abuse each year. While men are also victims of relationship violence, this article addresses issues around why women stay in these destructive relationships when their lives and often the lives of their children are in danger, and what factors make it so hard for them to leave their abuser?
The Impact of Racial Discrimination on Latino Women’s Mental Health
The Latino/a population encounters one of the most direct and cruel stereotypes in the United States. For Latinos in particular, it is very difficult to establish a credible reputation in American society despite all the efforts, the education, and the hard work put into these tasks. American-born individuals have the erroneous belief that Latinos, in particular, drain the country of its economic resources and do not contribute to a balanced economy. Some of them have even developed a racist ideology, prejudice, and nativist sentiments against this population.
Why Self-Care?
Self-care is something most women did not grow up learning about. We weren’t taught it or modeled it. No wonder most of the women who show up in my counseling office have not developed good self-care strategies. Most of them admit they feel selfish when they put their own needs or wants before those of their family, even in something like pursuing counseling.
Depression in Women
Many women struggle with depression, and oftentimes it goes unnoticed and untreated. Check out this article from NIHM about depression in women. If this resonates with you and you want to talk to someone, reach out to us for counseling.
Honoring, Celebrating, and Caring for Women
In honor of Women’s History Month, several of our staff clinicians will be sharing their perspectives on women and mental health throughout the month of March. Women have been essential to the development of counseling as it exists today.