Lisa Olson Counseling

11/07/2025

Mental illness doesn't fight fair.

Behind every 'I'm fine' may be a silent struggle. Performing well isn't the same as being well —create space for real conversations. Establish connection, listen beyond the words and hug tightly.

https://substack.com//note/c-174599427?r=u739m

11/03/2024

Today's tear- jerker (worth the 4 min read!) 🥹 an illustrative story of how a Chinese family honors a black family 85 years later. Both families - heavily discriminated against in colonialist, white America - join in solidarity and create a loving, lasting legacy to honor the truth of history.

The D**g family will donate around $5 million to San Diego State University after selling the California home they first rented from Gus and Emma Thompson.

12/02/2023

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11/20/2023

Our nation has lost a unifier. A great one.

Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter was a tireless humanitarian dedicated in support for equal and equitable rights for all marginalized communities regardless of gender, race, class, sexual orientation or disability. She focused specifically on mental health advocay throughout her activist life. She leaves behind an important legacy in her work to destigmatize mental health.

07/01/2023

In light of yesterday's SC ruling, the LGBTQ+ community needs our allied support. Unsure? The best place to start is to educate yourself, beginning with self-awareness of your own biases, sterotypes and predjudices.

Here is a friendly reminder on how you can be a good ally. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️👬🌈👭

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06/06/2022

I am an LGBTQ+ ally. You are free to express yourself wholly and authentically with me. I support your pride, protest and visibility.

created this helpful graphic for pride and it is a great starting block to begin educating yourself as an LGBTQ+ ally. If you are one who may still be suffering in isolation and fear, take HOPE! There is a community of compassionate and empathetic warriors, waiting with open arms when you are ready. You are not alone. 🏳️‍🌈

04/13/2022

No matter the cards that life deals...never, ever, give up.

Annunziata Murgia is oldest person ever to attend lessons at her evening class after second world war ruined her studies

03/31/2022

I see you on 💙💗🤍💗💙
and loved. And courageous AF.

Transgender and non-binary people are your:
👨🏿‍🦱👵🏽 Family Members
🧕🏽🧑🏿‍🎨 Friends
👴🏾👨🏽‍🎓 Neighbors
👩🏼‍🔬👨🏾‍🚒 Co-workers

03/08/2022

Here is the pep talk that you didn't know you needed. Seriously.
Dial PepToc at 707-998-8410 when you need a boost.
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What started as an art project at a California elementary school has gone viral. The free hotline offers wise advice and encouraging messages from kids to anyone who calls.