When interviewing for a position at Kindman & Co., a question that our co-founders ask is, “What does it mean to you when we say: ‘Therapy is political’?” This concept of therapy being political has been a driving force at Kindman– shaping our discussions and our collective approach to caring for clients. That’s why it felt important to get everyone’s take on what it meant to them. Read to hear our team’s thoughts.

The historical news of the U.S. Supreme Court deciding to overturn Roe v. Wade, the constitutional right to abortion. It didn’t feel surprising, it felt in alignment with how the system continually acts to uphold White Supremacy and White Christian Nationalism under the guise of constitutional rights. Read more on why therapists should talk about the overturn and how to take a stand.

Restricting or eliminating access to abortion, thus forcing someone to experience trauma and/or carry a child to term against their will is, incontestably, part of this same systems of oppression. This is about the regulation of certain bodies, and it is about how we govern, how we think of human rights, and how systems of oppression divide us. Click here to learn more and take action.

In a time where TV show options are overwhelming, it takes something for a show to be popular. Euphoria seems to have it. It’s provocative, chaotic, sexy, full of drama and feels; it is akin to a car crash dressed in an extensive eye makeup look; we cannot look away. In this blog, Caitlin, Gaby, and Anna will discuss how sexuality is presented through the character of Kat, how the lens of socioeconomic status, oppression and privilege impacts the characters of Euphoria, and how grief is portrayed in this show.

Let’s be real. Everything fucking sucks right now. The world is going through it, and marginalized folx really feel it. This blog post is specifically for people in a position of privilege in our current political climate. Read more on how to be an ally, starting with understanding intersectionality and assessing your privilege.

Discrimination and violence against Asian communities impacts us all. At Kindman & Co., we denounce and stand against anti-Asian racism. Read on for more about our stance and ways to take action in support of the AAPI community.