Examining why it took a case as disturbing as Ahmaud Arbery’s to get White people engaged in anti-racist dialogue. (image via Flaticon)

Social Justice, Thinking Out LoudKaty Dimple ManningMay 11, 2020ahmaud arbery, racism, racial disparity, anti-racist, fighting racism, white privilege, white fragilityComment

Invisible Illness: Believe People

One of the best ways you can support someone who has an invisible illness is by simply believing them. (image via Flaticon)

Thinking Out LoudKaty Dimple ManningNovember 8, 2019invisible illness, chronic invisible illness, believe them, trust, stigma, sulcus vocalis, voice problems, voice, speech, struggle, surgery, ally, ways to beComment

Should I Say, "You Shouldn't Say That"?

Someone says something stigmatizing or derogatory… do you call them on it? Let it go? Have an existential crisis (like me)? ARE THOSE REALLY THE ONLY OPTIONS? (Image via Flaticon)

Confronting the Stigma of Invisible Illness

Oops, you did it again! Use the tips here to stop stigmatizing people living with invisible illness. (image via FlatIcon)

How to Sleep When You're Tryna Be Woke

In a world with higher-than-ever expectations for self-awareness, sleep can be evasive for the anxious. I’m not gonna lie, just expect a rant on self-reflection and a cute picture of my pug. (image via FlatIcon)

In Defense of a Strengths-Based Approach (filed under: Things I Never Thought I'd Have to Write About)

If you view searching for client strengths as skewing the truth, you’re misunderstanding the strengths-based approach. This sounds obvious, but it’s an argument I’ve had multiple times recently! Let’s dig in. (image via FlatIcon)

Celebrating An Inclusive International Women's Day

Things to keep in mind so you can celebrate an inclusive International Women’s Day. Because if it’s not inclusive, it doesn’t count. #internationalwomensday (Image Via FlatIcon)

Social Justice, Thinking Out LoudKaty Dimple ManningMarch 8, 2019inclusivity, intersectionality, feminism, international women's day, women, marginalization, oppression, vote, StigmaComment

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)

Registering Voters at Harris County Jail

Learn what it was like registering Harris County inmates to vote, and what you can do to make a difference for marginalized voters. (Image via FlatIcon)

Addressing the Stigma

I was grateful for the opportunity to give this speech addressing the stigma surrounding mental illness to my cohort and policy professor. (Image via FlatIcon)

Mental Health, Thinking Out LoudKaty Dimple ManningDecember 20, 2018Stigma, stigmatizing mental illness, stigmatization, stigmatizing depression, depression stigma, anxiety, fight stigma, speech on mental health, social work, social justice, mental health journey, social constructionsComment

How I've Been Failing at Listening

Childhood habits are hard to break, but that’s no excuse to get stuck in tit-for-tat arguments that go nowhere. Here’s how I plan to listen better, even when I don’t agree. (Image via FlatIcon)

Thinking Out LoudKaty Dimple ManningNovember 18, 2018listening, growth, disagreements, arguments, family, listen, listening skills, politics, family politics, political difference, difference of opinino, difference of opinion, managing difference, engaging, effective communication, communicationComment

Texas Midterm Elections: That Sucked, Now What?

Feeling deflated after the Texas midterm elections? There’s still lots you can do - keep that fire roaring, and take action! (Image via FlatIcon)

Thinking Out LoudKaty Dimple ManningNovember 7, 2018vote, voting, midterm elections, texas midterm elections, uh gcsw, university of houston, graduate college of social work, activismComment

Grad School Application Process

From the actual application to financial aid, here’s my experience navigating the grad school application process. (Image via FlatIcon)

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

Managing Fear When Everything Around You Is Changing

As grad school approaches, changes are becoming more permanent. This post explores why they don’t have to be scary and offers simple tips on how to handle fear.
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Thinking Out LoudKaty Dimple ManningJune 13, 2018Change, handling change, handling transition, changes, managing change, strategies, coping, mindfulness, fear, fear of change, acceptance Comment