Welcome to Ace Week where Asexual people – also known as “Ace” or “Aces” are shown some love. Asexuality is an umbrella term, and exists on a spectrum for people who may have little interest in having sex, even though … Continue reading
Melissa’s Blog
Discrimination, Denied!
The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council (BHEC) voted unanimously to restore protections for LGBTQ and disabled clients in the Social Workers Code of Conduct that was undone on October 12th, 2020. Thanks to the public support legal discrimination has been … Continue reading
Intersex Awareness Day
Here is a daily reminder that your body is beautiful and this world has space for everybody. Today is Intersex Awareness day, an international observance raising awareness of actions to protect the rights of intersex people Most of us think of … Continue reading
No Place For Hate- Social Work Board Ruling
A Statement from Hill Country Therapy This week the Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners voted unanimously to allow social workers to turn away clients based on disability, sexual orientation, and gender identity, reversing board rules that have been … Continue reading
Five Things You Should Know About Stress
1. Everyone experiences stress. Stress is a natural part of life. Everyone experiences stress from time to time. Stress is defined as any event or thought, real or imagined, that makes you feel nervous, frustrated, or upset. Stress can happen too … Continue reading
Community Unrest and Coping
It is rough out there right now. You are not alone. The Suicide Prevention Hotline has some tips for coping. https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/current-events/coping-during-community-unrest/