intricate intersections
A blog about women, Work & relationships
A blog that highlights the important issues for women in their personal and professional lives. Through insightful commentary, personal anecdotes, and research backed writing, the blog explores the complex interplay between career aspirations, personal growth, and the intricacies of interpersonal and romantic relationships. From tips for career growth to information about why women have to advocate for physical and mental health support, the blog offers thought-provoking perspectives on the evolving roles and expectations placed on women.
The Power of Female Friendship: Navigating Relationships in Adulthood
The content discusses the importance of well-written friendships in literature and real life, especially between female characters. It delves into the challenges of making friends in adulthood, the significance of letting go of friendships that no longer serve us, and provides recommendations for books that explore complex friendships.
Empowerment and Healing: Exploring 'It Ends with Us' for Therapy
This content discusses using "It Ends with Us" by Colleen Hoover for therapeutic bibliotherapy. The post outlines a six-session group format, covering screening, pre-work, character analysis, and group work options. The sessions aim to explore themes like domestic violence, empowerment, forgiveness, and healing. The goal is to provide a safe space for personal reflection and sharing in a group setting.
The Power of Connection
Connection with others is crucial for health and well-being. Virtual counseling groups can be beneficial, making support accessible. Groups provide shared experiences, support, diverse perspectives, and communication skills. Beyond therapy, book clubs and networking events also enhance emotional well-being, creating a foundation for lasting change. (Word count: 50)
Reading & Mental Health
This content explores the use of reading and entertainment as a therapeutic tool in counseling. The author discusses how literature can help clients relate to characters, process emotions, gain insight, and develop empathy. They outline a 3-step process for using literature in therapy and offer recommendations for different types of literature to address varying client needs.
Advocating for Your Health
The blog post highlights the need for women to advocate for their health due to the persisting issue of medical professionals dismissing or undermining the severity of their symptoms. The author further emphasized that this issue is even more problematic for women of color and marginalized groups. Using personal experiences and recent news examples, they underscored the need for women to push for second opinions, challenge doctors, keep track of symptoms, maintain their medical records, and ask necessary questions for better healthcare.
Informational Interviews
It is National Career Development Month. Dig in to some helpful tips for researching and landing in the career you want.