No Room for Neutrality
Politicizing mental health means actively fostering a space in which individuals & communities are able to exercise their right to express anger, injustice, and imposed powerlessness. I believe that taking a stance is a fundamental aspect of decolonized psychotherapy.
Passive vs. Active Anti-Racism - What It Is and Why It Matters
I learned the language of resilience before I mastered the complexity of the English language
The Power of the Pen
Expressive arts and mental health do not only intersect - they are intertwined.
Filipinx Mental Wellness: Claiming Our Spot at the Table
There exists no specific word that encapsulates the meaning of mental health in the Filipino language. Sure, there are direct translations - kalusugang pangkaisipan, sakit sa pag-iisip - with that latter phrase directly translated to mean “sickness in way of thinking.” I personally believe that these direct translations do not do the realm of mental health justice, almost bordering on injustice.
Suicidality within Indigenous communities
The work that we do, the people that we encounter, and the spaces that we occupy, will inherently intersect with the lively cultures of the Indigenous peoples that are strongly embedded throughout the state - therefore, it is our ethical obligation to immerse ourselves in educational and experiential opportunities in order to better serve our community.
Introduction
Hi there! My name is Monina Reyes (she/her/hers) and I am so grateful to be able to share this space with you. My love for writing cannot be disentangled from my love for this profession - I unashamedly bring every facet of my life into the therapeutic space. So… who is that, exactly?