Doing your best seems like a simple idea, but in the mind of a perfectionist, it's a fast-track to burnout. Sound familiar? This is for you. (image via Flaticon)

Mental Health, ResourcesKaty Dimple ManningMarch 19, 2021mental health struggles, mental health awareness, mental health symptoms, managing mental health, mental health tips, mental health, coping, coping skills, managing emotions, perfectionism, anxiety, discipline Comment

Berating Ourselves into Change: Why Doesn't it Work?

If I'm harder on myself, I'll be more motivated to change, right? Let's unpack this myth and find the steps to sustainable change. (image via Flaticon)

What's the Scariest Thing to Bring up in Therapy?

Tips and considerations for bringing up difficult topics in therapy. (image via Flaticon)

Mental HealthKaty Dimple ManningOctober 31, 2020therapy, safety, communication, scary, fear, disclosure, therapy tips, mental healthComment

Video: Unpacking the Texas Social Work Code of Conduct

Let's unpack Texas' decision to make it so social workers can now discriminate against LGBTQIA and disabled individuals and what to do now. (image via Flaticon)

Toxic Productivity: Grappling with "Enough"

How to cope when doing "enough" always seems just out of reach. (image via Flaticon)

Mental HealthKaty Dimple ManningSeptember 14, 2020productivity, toxic productivity, enough, worthiness, self-worth, self-talk, negative self talk, negative self-talk, mental health, managing mental health, mental health tips, mental health resourcesComment

Video: Hone in on What You Want from Therapy

People seeking therapy for the first time may struggle to name exactly what they want to change. This video offers a question you can ask yourself to help you name what you want to get out of therapy. (image via Flaticon)

Mental Health, Resources, VideosKaty Dimple ManningAugust 13, 2020mental health, therapy, goals, getting started, fear of getting started, starting therapy, focusing, what do you want Comment

Video: Why Are We Struggling More Now?

This video explores why you may be struggling currently and offers ways to get through it. (image via Flaticon)

Mental Health, COVID-19, VideosKaty Dimple ManningAugust 4, 2020mental health, mental health struggles, mental illness, therapy, covid-19, corona virus, validation, cutting slack, cut yourself slack, cutting yourself slack, starting therapy Comment

How Therapy Can Help You Be Anti-Racist

How to use therapy in the fight against racism: explore difficult feelings, start tough conversations, and set boundaries to become a better ally. (image via Flaticon)

Balancing Act: Control & Acceptance During COVID-19

Is your need for a sense of control making you feel less in control during COVID-19? You could be missing this important piece of the puzzle. (image via Flaticon)

Mental Health Resources for COVID-19

Access mental health resources that are still in service during COVID-19. (image via Flaticon)

Mental Health, Resources, COVID-19Katy Dimple ManningMarch 20, 2020corona virus, covid-19, mental health awareness, mental illness, mental health, mental health symptoms, mental health resources, resources, houston, self-quarantine, social distancing Comment

Video: Mental Health Cycles and Triggers During COVID-19

Gain practical advice on keeping track of mental health cycles and triggers, and learn of local Houston & national mental health resources. (image via Flaticon)

Resources, Mental Health, COVID-19, VideosKaty Dimple ManningMarch 17, 2020mental health, mental illness, covid-19, corona virus, cycles, triggers, mental health cycles, mental health triggers, symptoms, mental health symptoms, self-quarantine, social distancing Comment

How Improv Makes Me Better at Therapy

Long-form improv skills can make you better at many jobs — even therapy! Here I explore how “yes, and” and other improv staples have enhanced my ability to listen to, build rapport with, and empathize with clients. (Image via FlatIkon)

Stop Stigmatizing the Discussion of Mental Illness

Just because you talk about depression doesn’t mean you’re being crushed by depression. (Image via Flat Icon)

Mental Health, Thinking Out LoudKaty Dimple ManningJune 26, 2018depression, mental illness, stigma, stigmatization, stigmatizing mental illness, stigmatizing depression, depression stigma, talk about it, mental health awareness, mental health, don't assumeComment

Describe Depression in a Sentence

I asked friends and acquaintances how they would describe depression in one sentence. Their vulnerable, honest answers range from heartwarming to heartbreaking. (image via Flat Icon)

Mental HealthKaty Dimple ManningJune 18, 2018depression, mental health, young adult mental health, describe depression, mental illness, depressed, narrative, ownership, austin kleon Comment