Talkspace Author Reshawna Chapple

Published on: 30 Jan 2023

Clinically Reviewed by Bisma Anwar, LMHC

6 minute read

Clinically Reviewed by Bisma Anwar, LMHC

Exploring the Model Minority Myth

Published on: 30 Jan 2023

Clinically Reviewed by Bisma Anwar, LMHC

Written byReshawna Chapple, PhD, LCSW
Jan 30, 2023

Clinically Reviewed by Bisma Anwar, LMHC

Some people associate certain minority groups with positive traits or success. While these views may seem flattering on…

Published on: 27 Jan 2023

Clinically Reviewed by Bisma Anwar, LMHC

7 minute read

Clinically Reviewed by Bisma Anwar, LMHC

Environmental Racism: Examples, Causes, Effects

Published on: 27 Jan 2023

Clinically Reviewed by Bisma Anwar, LMHC

Written byReshawna Chapple, PhD, LCSW
Jan 27, 2023

Clinically Reviewed by Bisma Anwar, LMHC

A comprehensive environmental racism definition is: intentionally or unintentionally targeting minority communities through environmentally harmful facilities and policies.…

Stressed black man with dreadlocks talking to therapist

Published on: 24 Jan 2023

Clinically Reviewed by Bisma Anwar, LMHC

7 minute read

Clinically Reviewed by Bisma Anwar, LMHC

Racial Trauma: The Effects on Mental Health

Published on: 24 Jan 2023

Clinically Reviewed by Bisma Anwar, LMHC

Written byReshawna Chapple, PhD, LCSW
Jan 24, 2023

Clinically Reviewed by Bisma Anwar, LMHC

Traumatic stress is a form of stress triggered by exposure to distressing and emotionally painful experiences. Racial injustices…

Faceless friends bullying black classmate on bench

Published on: 23 Jan 2023

Clinically Reviewed by Elizabeth Keohan, LCSW-C

7 minute read

Clinically Reviewed by Elizabeth Keohan, LCSW-C

How to Deal with Racism

Published on: 23 Jan 2023

Clinically Reviewed by Elizabeth Keohan, LCSW-C

Written byReshawna Chapple, PhD, LCSW
Jan 23, 2023

Clinically Reviewed by Elizabeth Keohan, LCSW-C

Racism comes in several forms and is an unfortunate everyday reality for many people. Whether you have first-hand…

Published on: 23 Sep 2022

Clinically Reviewed by Ashley Ertel, LCSW, BCD

8 minute read

Clinically Reviewed by Ashley Ertel, LCSW, BCD

Abandonment Issues: Signs, Causes, & Coping Tips

Published on: 23 Sep 2022

Clinically Reviewed by Ashley Ertel, LCSW, BCD

Written byReshawna Chapple, PhD, LCSW
Sep 23, 2022

Clinically Reviewed by Ashley Ertel, LCSW, BCD

People with abandonment issues struggle with worries that they’ll be left by those who are closest to them.…

Published on: 15 Sep 2022

Clinically Reviewed by Ashley Ertel, LCSW, BCD

8 minute read

Clinically Reviewed by Ashley Ertel, LCSW, BCD

Teacher Burnout: A Growing Problem in Schools

Published on: 15 Sep 2022

Clinically Reviewed by Ashley Ertel, LCSW, BCD

Written byReshawna Chapple, PhD, LCSW
Sep 15, 2022

Clinically Reviewed by Ashley Ertel, LCSW, BCD

The expectations of American teachers are at an all-time high. They’re expected to adapt to a wide range…

two women sitting on an couch discussing

Published on: 16 Jun 2022

Clinically Reviewed by Meaghan Rice PsyD., LPC

6 minute read

Clinically Reviewed by Meaghan Rice PsyD., LPC

Affirmative Therapy: Caring for the LGBTQIA+ Community

Published on: 16 Jun 2022

Clinically Reviewed by Meaghan Rice PsyD., LPC

Written byReshawna Chapple, PhD, LCSW
Jun 16, 2022

Clinically Reviewed by Meaghan Rice PsyD., LPC

One-size-fits-all doesn’t apply to therapy. No two sessions are the same, no two people’s needs are the same,…

happy woman sitting on bed with book and dog

Published on: 01 Jun 2022

Clinically Reviewed by Karmen Smith LCSW, DD

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Clinically Reviewed by Karmen Smith LCSW, DD

What Is a Mental Health Day?

Published on: 01 Jun 2022

Clinically Reviewed by Karmen Smith LCSW, DD

Written byReshawna Chapple, PhD, LCSW
Jun 01, 2022

Clinically Reviewed by Karmen Smith LCSW, DD

We seem to hear a lot about mental health days lately, especially given the stress of the last…

woman with shaved head sitting with eyes closed

Published on: 05 Jan 2022

Clinically Reviewed by Cynthia V. Catchings LCSW-S

7 minute read

Clinically Reviewed by Cynthia V. Catchings LCSW-S

How to Cope With Gender Dysphoria

Published on: 05 Jan 2022

Clinically Reviewed by Cynthia V. Catchings LCSW-S

Written byReshawna Chapple, PhD, LCSW
Jan 05, 2022

Clinically Reviewed by Cynthia V. Catchings LCSW-S

Gender dysphoria is the term used to describe when your physical body doesn’t align with your gender or…

Published on: 25 Oct 2021

Clinically Reviewed by Kate Rosenblatt, MA, LPC, LMHC

11 minute read

Clinically Reviewed by Kate Rosenblatt, MA, LPC, LMHC

Coming Out As Transgender: Everything You Need to Know

Published on: 25 Oct 2021

Clinically Reviewed by Kate Rosenblatt, MA, LPC, LMHC

Written byReshawna Chapple, PhD, LCSW
Oct 25, 2021

Clinically Reviewed by Kate Rosenblatt, MA, LPC, LMHC

Knowing when or how to come out as trans can be scary. It can also be very liberating…