As a parent of color, sometimes you may feel pressured to parent a certain way and to teach your child certain things. That pressure can be influenced by generational trends in reference to diet, education, manners, religion, discipline, etc., and this pressure can be compounded by trauma and the influence of others' - such as your parents, your in-laws, other family, friends and sometimes even complete strangers.
Read MoreWith the start of the semester underway, it’s important to be able to manage our own expectations as students of color. This can be done through self-kindness, setting realistic goals and being transparent with your parents.
Read MoreWhen we think of boundaries, we usually think of being harsh or the word no. There are many types of boundaries but one that we don't talk about enough is financial boundaries. Finances cause a lot of stress for people, especially when money and family overlap. One of our clinicians in training, Daniel Mack, shares a personal story about financial boundaries and how he overcame a difficult family dilemma.
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