From the White Knight Syndrome to Empathy, Realistic Hope, and Sustainable Care
Written by Rima Muhsen, Psychotherapist, PhD candidate, LPC, NCC In the United States, developmental disabilities in children are common and have increased in recent decades. A 2023 report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that the prevalence of any diagnosed developmental disability, including autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disability, or other developmental delays – among children aged […]
The Current Workforce Landscape and Mental Health
As someone who works closely with students, professionals, and communities navigating career uncertainty, I’ve learned an undeniable truth: our environment, especially our work environment, has a powerful effect on our mental health. Lately, one issue has been on everyone’s mind: the government shutdown that began on October 1, 2025, and the ripple effects it’s having on behavioral health treatment […]
The Third Space: Where Faith, Healing, and Sisterhood Meet
The paintbrush trembled in her hands. For a moment, time seemed to fold in on itself for the 83-year-old Syrian grandmother – it had been over sixty years since she had held one. She placed a few colors, her own story beginning to take shape, and then came the instruction: Pass it on. Around her, […]