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Dr. Peifer is a licensed clinical psychologist and professor with interest in identity-informed clinical and scholarly work, trauma/resilience, and the impact and value of higher education.

04/19/2023

Do you have one of these personality traits?

I was recently quoted in an article from Heathline about the five "big" traits -- emotional stability, extraversion, conscientiousness, openness, and agreeableness -- that seem to contribute to overall work, social, and life satisfaction in adults. Of these five traits, emotional stability seems to be the greatest indicator of satisfaction. Important to note, however, that personality traits can change and shift slightly through your lifetime!

My biggest recommendation? Boost your mood by finding and engaging in activities that are a good fit for you!

Read more: https://www.healthline.com/health-news/people-who-have-these-big-five-personality-traits-are-happier-throughout-their-lives

04/07/2023

If you're new here -- welcome to the mental health party! The Guides section highlights some key past topics and posts. Feel free to check out this sampler of past content and dive in!

04/03/2023

Stick with me here ... is code switching a form of dissociation? Do we dissociate slightly (or majorly!) in order to deal with the traumatic pressures of an injust and harmful society? I've got to know what you think ... let me know in the comments!

03/29/2023

Ever pull your car into the parking lot at work and realize you don't remember anything from the drive in? Highway hypnosis like that is a form of dissociation--a disconnect that we all experience from time-to-time. Have you had any feelings like this recently? Lemme know!

03/27/2023

Have you ever considered virtual therapy? Or do you feel (like I used to feel!) a little weirded out by it? It took a pandemic to nudge me into regularly practicing teletherapy, but I've since learned that there is a *lot* about virtual therapy to love! Check out my three top reasons why I love virtual therapy, and let me know what questions you have!

03/22/2023

"do I contradict myself/very well then I contradict myself/(i am large, i contain multitudes)" (walt whitman, song of myself)

Hey there! Y'all know I am a licensed clinical psychologist, as well as an assistant professor of psychology at the University of Richmond. Like most of us, I juggle other hats as a mother, lover/wife, dancer, and proud Buffy afficianado (maybe you're less geeky than me, which is cool for you, I guess). This piece right here (https://urnow.richmond.edu/magazine/article/-/22835/in-session.html) felt a bit vulnerable as it explored me, the human; my work; and how I got to where I am right now. Feel free to check it out and learn a bit more about the woman behind the random af posts.

Photo credit: Jamie Betts

03/20/2023

Nevereverever stop learning! Like so many professors and therapists, I love opportunities to further my education to make sure I'm bringing the most up-to-date techniques and methods to both the classroom and to therapy sessions. I recently went on my first international conference, and I was really excited to see what new perspectives I would gain as I had the opportunity to learn from folks from all around the world.

Let me know in the comments -- what have you been learning recently?

03/17/2023

Starting therapy can feel like navigating a labryinth, into a maze, followed by a Rubik’s cube.

Today, I offer just a few tips as you begin your therapeutic journey. Let me know what you think of the tips I’ve shared, and comment below if you have any ones I missed!

Are there other questions you have about starting therapy?

03/15/2023

This has been a long winter, y'all! Have you been feeling a little dip in your productivity or motivation after getting up? Try switching up your morning routine a little bit to see if it makes a difference! I shared some ideas to try with xonecole recently -- check out the article (http://www.xonecole.com/morning-routine-ideas-healthy-habits) for more details! Share this image to inspire your friends, and let me know if you end up trying something new in the morning!

03/13/2023

What have you always wanted to ask a therapist? I want to know what you want to know! Drop those questions below, or send me a DM if that's more comfortable for you!

03/09/2023

How can you identify if you experienced birth trauma, and how can you get help if you think you might have experienced it? I recently spoke on Push Thru podcast about birth trauma and the challenges of Black motherhood in particular. Take a listen to the whole podcast (https://m.soundcloud.com/user-952093899/s6-ep78-black-mothers-birth-trauma-w-dr-janelle-peifer) and let me know what you think.

03/06/2023

To all the moms out there — this week is for you. We’re often told by society that birthing should be a traumatic, painful, just-plain-awful process ... but that isn’t the case! If you had an experience where you felt out of control of your body or the decisions surrounding it during the birthing process, there may be some lingering effects on your mental health. So let’s start this conversation in the comments: what should the birth process look like? What do you hope it could be? Let’s talk about it.

03/03/2023

Mind maps! Art! Dancing! Finding a reflective practice for you doesn't have to be journaling if that's not your thing ... there are all sorts of alternatives out there! And did you know there are even apps you can download to help nudge you along? Technology! Make sure you read more about a few of the alternatives to journaling I chatted about with Self Magazine (https://www.self.com/story/journaling-alternatives), and let me know what's been working for you!

02/27/2023

Raise your hand if you’ve ever needed to talk to a professor about a mental health-related concern (and it’s sort of freaked you out!). As a professor who has sat on the other side of that conversation numerous times, let’s walk through some steps to help you approach that conversation with confidence. Have you had an experience like this, positive or negative? Do you have any other questions about how to talk to your professor about mental health? I’d love to help! Just drop a comment below.

02/24/2023

Trying to exist in spaces that weren't built for us is *stressful*! And when we're stressed, it can be really difficulty to tap into our bodies and experience joy. Today I'm encouraging you to be intentionally present, mind and body, and to really seek out those moments of joy in your life. What's working for you?

02/22/2023

Publishers pulled a book, Bad and Boujee, on 'trap feminism' after the author was accused of racial and cultural appropriation and unethical citational practices. The backlash to the book centered on whether the author, a White theologian named Jennifer Buck, was qualified to write a book within the framework of Black feminist theology. This controversy is one iteration of an important but seldom clearly articulated question: What role should White scholars play in research that focuses on Black subjects?" Read more at the link in my bio!

02/20/2023

So many of us are out here every. single. day. just trying to exist in places and spaces that simply weren’t built with our existence taken into consideration. How can you protect yourself? I have a few tips for helping you build up that strong, robust sense of self to help you thrive in those spaces that might feel adversarial. Let me know in the comments — what’s working for you?

02/17/2023

Alright, taking a quick step back to explain what exactly trauma processing is; what it entails, why it’s important, and why I want to demystify it a little bit for you. What other questions do you have? Anything else I can break down for you?

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https://www.inclusivetherapywellness.com/

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