A Love Letter to the LGTBQ+ Community
Whatever you are feeling at this moment, know you are not alone, not in these feelings and not in this fight. As you’ve shown me before, we are not free until we are all free.
ATR Short List: 5 LGBTQ+ Mental Health Resources You Should Know
These numbers underscore the urgent need for accessible and effective mental health resources tailored to the LGBTQ+ community. Fortunately, several organizations help create community, promote mental health awareness, and provide direct support.
Great Outdoors Month: 5 Local spots for health and healing
Our providers regularly incorporate these scenic spots into their work, so we asked them to share some of their favorite recent outdoor escapes. Here’s what they came up with…
Provider Spotlight: Astrid Ela
A free spirit through and through, her tendency to pop up in unexpected places has made us decide she has the ability to teleport. One minute she’s exploring Duluth, and the next, she’s back in the office providing support and leading groups.
The Soft Bigotry of Low Expectations: When Helping Holds People Back
The thing is, harm doesn’t always come from loud, aggressive stigma or discrimination. Sometimes it slips in quietly - through all the tiny decisions made "for someone’s own good" - and slowly strips people of opportunity, confidence, and dignity.
My Time in Madison: A Reflection on Social Justice and Self-Care
To fully show up for social justice, we must commit to ongoing self-care, and that includes allowing ourselves to be cared for by others. This work is a collective effort, not a solo mission.
History Repeats: Autism, Eugenics, and the Hypocrisy of “Protecting Children”
At its core, eugenics is the belief that the human species should be “improved” by selectively encouraging certain people to have children while discouraging or even forcibly preventing others from doing so.
Relive Your Past with Music
Think about the first album or singles you ever purchased. Listen to those recordings and think about what was going on in your life at the time. Do you still enjoy this music? How have your musical preferences changed over time?
Provider Spotlight: Jason Noble
The way I thought he had been here from the start makes me think that he has brought many years of support work with him, and we are so grateful for the experience and expertise he brings to the team. Here’s some more about Jason in his own words:
How Belly Dancing Supports My Recovery
Today, it is recognized as a culturally rich art form and feminist expression. What began as women in community has come full circle as classes and performances worldwide center this same feminine energy.