Antigua and Barbuda Holistic Coalition, Inc.

25/01/2026

Thank you to The Pares Secondary School for entrusting ABHC to facilitate student workshop: “Managing Testing Anxiety: Practical Skills for CXC Success” presented by Tia Philip, MSc, Counselling Psychologist and ABHC Secretary

A workshop created by ABHC to support students success with CXC!

More images to follow.

10/01/2026

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08/01/2026

06/01/2026

We’re proud to welcome Dr. Wendi S. Williams as APA’s 2026 President.

Guided by empathy, curiosity, and a commitment to social change, Dr. Williams has built a career spanning academia, nonprofit leadership, and decades of service within APA. Through her leadership and consulting work, she champions trust-building, inclusion, and meaningful change.

Learn more: https://at.apa.org/6e35d1

06/01/2026

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Protect Your Peace!🧘🏾‍♂️🧎🏽‍♀️
🙅🏾‍♀️AVOID “Click/Rage Bait” for the sake of your Mental Health and Relationships💫
Click/Rage bait, designed to provoke strong emotional reactions, can negatively impact your mental health and relationships in several ways:

1. Increased Stress and Anxiety: Engaging with rage bait raises stress levels and can lead to emotional exhaustion.

2. Negative Thought Patterns: It normalizes anger and creates cognitive dissonance, making it hard to manage emotions.

3. Impact on Relationships: It can lead to social isolation and escalate conflicts with others.

4. Desensitization to Anger: Regular exposure may reduce empathy and numb your response to real-world issues.

5. Behavioral Changes: Increased impulsivity and compulsive consumption of rage-inducing content are common.

To mitigate these effects,
•be mindful of your media consumption,
•limit exposure to rage bait
•seek spaces that are safe, nurturing and offer expert and reputable informaiton
🧠Bonus: seek support if needed.

04/01/2026

Breathe.
Pause.
Let go. And remind yourself that this very moment is the only one you know you have for sure.

30/12/2025

Top Reasons For Seeking Therapy Post-Holiday:
#3 Uncertainty About the Future

When the celebrations end, reality sets in—and for many, so does uncertainty.
Questions about relationships, parenting, finances, career, or personal direction can feel overwhelming.

Therapy can support you in:
• Clarify goals and values
• Manage anxiety about the unknown
• Rebuild confidence and direction

Uncertainty isn’t failure—it’s a transition. Support can help you move forward with intention.

✨ Post-holiday recovery is an act of self-care —contact a mental health professional, today!

30/12/2025

to the JCI Antigua YEP Awards! We’re still celebrating ABHC’s Secretary, Tia Phillip, MSc, for her well-deserved YEP award in recognition of her outstanding dedication and leadership in Mental Health!

Tia is a Counseling Psychologist and a trauma-informed mental health clinician who has devoted her career to delivering comprehensive care and expert consultations.

Congrats again 🥳

Song by Tian Winter
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Photos’ credit JCI Antigua

29/12/2025

Top Reasons For Seeking Therapy Post-Holiday:
#2 Sudden Intense Emotions

After the holidays slow down, many people are surprised by what shows up—sadness, anger, grief, anxiety, or emotional exhaustion.

Strong emotions don’t mean something is “wrong” with you.
They’re signals asking to be acknowledged, understood, and supported.

Therapy offers a safe space to:
• Name what you’re feeling
• Understand emotional triggers
• Build emotional regulation skills

You don’t have to carry it alone. Seek a mental health professional for support💚

28/12/2025

Top Reasons For Seeking Therapy Post-Holiday:
#1 Family Conflict
The holidays can magnify family dynamics—old wounds, unmet expectations, and boundary challenges often rise to the surface.
If the season left you feeling drained, reactive, or misunderstood, you’re not alone.

Therapy can help you:
• Process family-related stress
• Learn healthier communication
• Set and maintain boundaries without guilt

Healing doesn’t mean cutting people off—it means choosing peace and clarity.

💚Contact a mental health profession; Recommend a mental health professional or tag yourself below 👇🏾