In a time where TV show options are overwhelming, it takes something for a show to be popular. Euphoria seems to have it. It’s provocative, chaotic, sexy, full of drama and feels; it is akin to a car crash dressed in an extensive eye makeup look; we cannot look away. In this blog, Caitlin, Gaby, and Anna will discuss how sexuality is presented through the character of Kat, how the lens of socioeconomic status, oppression and privilege impacts the characters of Euphoria, and how grief is portrayed in this show.

Let’s be real. Everything fucking sucks right now. The world is going through it, and marginalized folx really feel it. This blog post is specifically for people in a position of privilege in our current political climate. Read more on how to be an ally, starting with understanding intersectionality and assessing your privilege.

For queer POC, it’s hard to find places that feel affirming and safe, and the act of finding a safe space can be daunting and sometimes makes staying at home seem more appealing. Ideally, having multiple safe environments we can engage in increases the resources around us. In collecting secure places, we are able to be genuine and authentic without holding back. Read for a few tips on how to navigate new spaces and find those that are safe.

Our co-founder Kaitlin shares about her journey as a business owner with chronic illness. She opens up about how supportive being her own boss can be and also how f*#king hard it can be! Read more to learn the 5 best tips to thrive as fellow business owners with chronic illness.

Courtney invites you all into her past year of reading! Warning: Since the beginning of the pandemic, she’s found herself gravitating towards a genre that she has never explored before–romantic comedies (she have a feeling she's not the only one who needed a guaranteed happy ending these past few years). Here are some of her favorite books which made her feel feelings from 2021.

“Purity culture” is a term that encapsulates both a movement and a period of time in which the evangelical Christian, and mainly the White Western American Christians, doctrine focused immense energy onto promoting the biblical view of purity (through one interpretation) and virginity before marriage. This blog will explore some more of the history of this culture, how it has been pervasive in its impact, and some ways to begin healing the relationship between yourself and your body.

If you haven’t already seen Disney’s new movie, Encanto, you’re going to want to do that before reading this blog! Gaby watched the movie (for the third time) and typed out her reactions in real time. As a Latinx therapist, she dives into how Latinx mental health is depicted in the movie. Click to read more.

We get asked a lot here at Kindman & Co. if insurance benefits will cover relationship or couples therapy. The short answer is: probably not, and we’re not happy about it. From the perspective of insurance companies, problems in your relationship are not considered issues that impact your overall health to a degree that necessitates they pay for medical treatment. We disagree! Read more about our stance that couples therapy should be covered, too.

Instead of "new year, new me” this year, I think slogans like, “new year, new strain” or “new year, same anxiety” might be more appropriate. How are we supposed to move forward and set intentions, resolutions, or goals for the new year when travel, gatherings, events, and social life are cancelled? If you’re looking for a blog post with answers, this is not it. Read more for reflection and validation.