Going through a separation, divorce, or the ending of a long-term partnership can be one of the most challenging and confusing life transitions. You might move through the changes’ rhythm while navigating overwhelming emotions and decision-making. You don’t have to go through this on your own. We can connect in our shared experience to address […]
Equality
Trans Kids Matter (and their parents, too!)
I am not going to lie: Trans Kids Matter. On February 18th, in the middle of early voting for the Texas primary elections, Attorney General Ken Paxton released a non-binding opinion grossly mischaracterizing medically necessary, best-practice healthcare for transgender children as child abuse. Shortly after, Governor Abbott sent a letter to the Department of Family […]
Transgender Awareness Week & Day of Remembrance
Transgender Awareness Week starts November 13th and includes the Transgender Day of Remembrance, recognized on November 20th to honor the memory of the transgender people whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence. For more information on how you can honor and show your support, check out GLAAD, The National Center for Transgender Equality, […]
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 denied. I stand with Social Workers and all mental health professionals who strive for equal […]
No Place For Hate- Social Work Board Ruling
No Place for Hate—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 in place since 2010. This violates the Code of Ethics for all […]
Coping through Unrest
It is rough out there right now. You are not alone. The Suicide Prevention Hotline has some tips for coping with community unrest. https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/current-events/coping-during-community-unrest/