Written by Jasmine Divinity , clinical social work intern at TKCC There are moments in life where what you are carrying feels heavy because you’ve kept things in and don’t feel understood by the people around you. You might be surrounded by people—classmates, coworkers, even family—and still feel disconnected. Conversations stay on the surface, and the deeper thoughts you carry don’t seem to have a place to land. Over time, that disconnection doesn’t just stay a feeling—it ca

Written by Emily Perry , clinical social work intern at TKCC There’s a quiet kind of pain that often doesn’t look dramatic. It doesn’t announce itself. It doesn’t demand attention. It just kind of settles in… and slowly starts to feel familiar. Over time, what once felt uncomfortable begins to feel ordinary. This is often how emotional minimization develops. Emotional minimization is the habit of dismissing, downplaying, or explaining away our own emotional experience. It c

Written by Jasmine Divinity , clinical social work intern at TKCC Valentine’s Day is often framed as a holiday meant only for romantic partners—surrounding us with constant messages that being single is something to fix. For women especially, it can feel like a quiet spotlight on what’s missing: scrolling past couples, flowers, proposals, and curated happiness while sitting alone with that heavy, familiar question of “Why not me?” Even when no one says it out loud, comparison

Written by Emily Perry , Clinical Social Work Intern at TKCC Sometimes it starts as something small. A tight chest you can’t quite explain.A headache that shows up at the same time every day. A level of fatigue that doesn’t match your schedule. Nothing dramatic. Nothing urgent. Just enough to notice… and move past. Until it keeps happening. It’s easy to assume your body is overreacting. Or that it’s just stress, hormones, or a busy season. But what if your body is actually be

Written by Jasmine Divinity , Clinical Social Work Intern at TKCC Have you ever wondered what it would be like to sit in a room with people who truly understand what you’re going through? For many people who are curious about group therapy, the biggest question is whether sharing personal experiences with others could actually support their healing. One of the most powerful aspects of therapy groups is the realization that you are not alone—and that your experiences make sens

Written by Bianca Thompson , Clinical Social Work Intern at TKCC We often imagine a mental health “crisis” as an explosion — a breakdown in the middle of a grocery store or a cinematic moment of despair. The reality of emotional overwhelm is often much quieter. It does not always arrive with a bang, but more like a rising tide. Because the build-up is gradual, it is incredibly easy to dismiss the warning signs as a “busy week” or “just getting older.” However, recognizing the

Written by Bianca Thompson , Clinical Social Work Intern at TKCC An emotional crisis isn’t always a dramatic explosion, but it often feels quiet and internally fracturing. The crisis occurs when your usual internal resources and coping mechanisms are overwhelmed by stress, trauma, or exhaustion. Everyone’s nervous system is wired differently, so an emotional crisis can manifest in several distinct ways. Being able to recognize the signs is vital. The spiral mind can feel like