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thoughts on being human
As therapists we hold space, we listen, we resonate.
Read our blog posts to get to know us more in our own complexity;
our passions, our own big feelings, our values.
We’re excited to share our humanity with you!
If listening is more your thing, check out our podcast: Out of Session with Kindman & Co. and make sure to sign up for our newsletter to be informed about our most recent blog posts!
On the Podcast: Voting Confidence, Immigration & Latinx Community
Join Dani for our recent podcast interview with Demi Rodriguez as they discuss their experiences with voting as Latinas. Demi is a First generation Latina who grew up seeing her parents' relationship with voting and developed her own understanding of how to embrace culture and her right to vote.
On Why Disability Justice is Important & How to Start Taking Action
At Kindman & Co., we are working towards building a society that recognizes and addresses the diverse needs of all individuals. Today, we want to shed light on an often overlooked but important aspect of social justice: Disability Justice. Disability Justice encompasses both understanding and advocacy for the rights, needs, and dignity of disabled people. Read on for more info on what Disability Justice is, why it’s so important and for resources and organizations to start taking action.
On the Escalating Crisis in Israel/Palestine
Read our thoughts as relational, systems focused therapists about this escalating crisis…Our liberation is bound together—both Israelis and Palestinians will not be safe and violence will continue to escalate while Palestinians remain oppressed…Never again means never again for all of us.
On Gender & Sexuality 101: LGBTQIA+
Explore gender and sexuality with Courtney Rago and Steve Wilson - two of our therapists who are queer and also work with many queer clients. Courtney and Steve will dive deeper into the definitions and terminology used by the LGBTQIA2S+ community. They'll also share their own experiences and identity, and discuss how definitions themselves can be frustrating.
On Active Reflection of Your Privilege
We’re inviting all those reading to join our quarterly check-in. Not only about how you’re doing and how you’re taking care of yourself, but also about how we’re connecting and taking care of each other. The question today is: What privileges do you have, and how could you use them to support others? To lead with vulnerability and showcase the reciprocity that can happen in therapy, click for a few of our therapists’ answers from the beginning of the year.
On Feeling Like “I’m Too Much”
For anyone who has felt as though they were too much, this podcast and blog is for you. Caitlin Harrison, AMFT is going to talk about examples of when feeling like you're too much comes up, how society participates in this insecurity, and how she navigates this limiting feeling myself. Click to read more.
On Anti-LGBTQ2S+ Legislation
At this moment a new wave of anti-LGBTQ2S+ legislation is taking place in nearly every state of the United States. These 400+ bills have an enormous and dangerous impact on a vulnerable and diverse population. Read for a non-exhaustive list of resources for LGBTQ+ folks and allies seeking support and information.
On Women Creators: Exploring the Impact & Influence of Women in the Arts
Women have played critical roles in the evolution of art. The more recognition they gain, the more diverse the art world will become. Learn more about the impact that women had and have on the arts!
On Privilege, People of Color, and Taking Up Space
On our podcast episode in “Out of Session with Kindman & Co.”, Dani, a lesbian Latina woman, and Amanda, a nonbinary Chinese American, chat about having a speaking platform for people of color. They’ll dive into why the two of them launched this podcast, how it feels to establish a platform to speak, to take up space and freely speak about lived experiences given the history of feeling silenced. Read more!