Tracy De Soto, MA MFT PCC

Food for thought, but hopefully not obsessive thought.

From CPTSD and Me...

Short answeryes, it matters a lot! How demoralizing to read about such a paucity of studies focusing solely on women’s issues. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/938326

This is a great summary of what we know so far about COVID-19, including symptoms, transmission, and theories regarding infection and immune system response. Good reading with good links. This would be an excellent article to share with anyone you know who’s open-minded and looking for additional fact-based information, and not conspiracy theories or partisan-based misinformation.

Wow, this is a major development and a potentially huge game changer for those who swear by ECT...! https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/934536

If you’re feeling frustrated by a lack of mask-wearing in your own community, or even your own family, this will help you understand the motivations and justifications of those who find mask-wearing unbearable. https://www.huffpost.com//psychology-why-people-refuse-wea

Many of us already know how hard it can be to find an available psychiatrist. Apparently it is becoming increasingly common to struggle with finding a psychiatrist who accepts your insurance, and it is going to become more difficult. Many psychiatrists have stopped their affiliation with insurance panels, citing a variety of issues, but most importantly inadequate compensation as one of the biggest. Read below for more insights. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/934074

This is valuable, provocative reading. https://onbeing.org//robin-diangelo-and-resmaa-menakem-in/

A little haha to lighten your day. :))

A thoughtful presentation on indigenizing queerness.

I am thoroughly, deeply, delightedly gay...and yet every day, I’m jealous of straight people. Watch the video to find out why. So...it’s our last day of Pride month...but surely not our last day of Pride. Not our last day of open-minded learning, and sharing love and compassion and kindness with all our fellow humans. Not our last day of stepping up when we read homophobic comments online. Not our last day of firing that homophobic contractor. Not our last day of channel...ing that inner Karen for good because we overheard an employee making a bigoted comment. Not our last day of sharing the good news about gay positive legislation. Not our last day of gently (or assertively) confronting homophobic comments by elderly parents, angry uncles, confused siblings. Not our last day of being willing to step up and lean in. Not our last chance to do good in the world. Not until you stop breathing. See more

Every client’s secret fear (but also secret wish...!). ;))