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Reckoning with Religion; From the Therapy Couch
Blog post by Rebecca Meigs As a therapist, I spend my days working with clients as they process and explore nearly every topic imaginable, but one area that I have noticed is often avoided in sessions is religion and spirituality. Some worry that their therapist will judge their beliefs, while…
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Reflections and Learnings from our Member Survey
Blog post by Brit Guerin, MS, M.Ed, LCMHC This past December, we sent out a survey to our community. We learned a lot and are so very grateful to each and every one of you who took the time to share your feedback. While we were happy to hear about…
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Feeling about the Feeling
Blog post by Katie Pegoraro, LCSW In a book I greatly appreciate, Dancing with Elephants, Jarem Sawatsky highlights an interview with author Tony Bernhard in which she talks about being free from “suffering about suffering”. I reference this concept in almost every session I have with clients. Are you…
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Body Image, Fatness, and Self Acceptance: What I Wish I Could Tell My Teenage Self
Blog post by Julia Carter Teenage Julia I’ve always existed in a larger body. Today, I view this as a neutral fact-a part of who I am, how I move, how I connect, and how I care for myself. This body is my home. But it took years for me…
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5 Things for New Residents to do in Downtown Raleigh
Welcome to Raleigh! Moving to a new city can be both exciting and overwhelming, especially when you’re eager to explore and get to know your new home. Downtown Raleigh, with its vibrant blend of Southern charm and urban energy, offers plenty for new residents to discover. Whether you’re looking to…
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Standing Up to Fat Tax: an Interview
Blog post by Lukman Awad I sat down with Debra Buchanan, a Body Liberation Ambassador at Current Wellness, and her daughter, Sylvia, to ask them about their experience with sizeism in the T-shirt industry. The “Fat Tax” at Bandelier National Monument: Lukman: Tell me about your recent experience. Sylvia: We…
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Health at Every Size® Aligned Massage Therapy
Blog post by Stephanie Teal. Talk to any massage therapist, and we’ll probably tell you that we got into the field of massage therapy because we wanted to help people. Helping people relax, connect to their bodies, and access healing through therapeutic touch is a true gift. With that gift…
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Why Do I Feel I’m Not Good Enough?
Blog post by Sheila Read, LCSW “I’m not good enough.” It’s one of the most common things I hear in therapy sessions. When I ask what people believe about themselves when upset about a situation, about half of people respond with some variation of Not Good Enough. I frequently see…
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Understanding Grief and Trauma
Blog post by Nola Simpson, LCMHC. In the realm of counseling and therapy, addressing grief and trauma are essential components of helping individuals navigate through challenging life experiences. While grief and trauma are often discussed separately, it’s crucial to recognize their interconnected nature. Grief and trauma are complex emotional…
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Member Finds Empowerment at the Current
Sarah Majors has been a member at Current Wellness since 2022. We asked her a few questions about her experience and they were kind enough to share. Thinking about membership at the Current? You can read more about our membership options on our website. “Current is the first gym where…
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