Supporting Children, Teens, and Adults Through Suicide Awareness and Self-Harm: Using the ASK Method
Maria Martinez Maria Martinez

Supporting Children, Teens, and Adults Through Suicide Awareness and Self-Harm: Using the ASK Method

This blog explores how to support children, teens, and adults struggling with suicidal thoughts or self-harm through the ASK Method: Acknowledge, Support, Keep Safe. Blending clinical insight with compassionate guidance, the article offers practical ways for therapists, caregivers, and loved ones to have honest conversations, reduce shame, and create safety for those who are hurting.

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Patronus and Cultura: Finding Strength in Shadows as a Latina Therapist
Maria Martinez Maria Martinez

Patronus and Cultura: Finding Strength in Shadows as a Latina Therapist

This blog explores the connection between mental health, cultura, and storytelling through the lens of Harry Potter. As a Latina therapist living with anxiety and depression, Maria reflects on how fictional stories can become tools for healing, resilience, and self-understanding while navigating cultural expectations around vulnerability and mental health.

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