Mazi Robinson, Therapist and Speaker

05/16/2023

Trauma can impact us physically, emotionally, and relationally. But the true impact of trauma is in the seeds it plants.

The seeds about ourselves...

The lasting impact of trauma is in the beliefs we internalize about ourselves as a result of the trauma.

Yes, the rejection is painful, but it is the internalized belief that we may be unlovable and not worth fighting for that has the lasting impact.

Yes, the loss of the job is painful, but it is the internalized belief that we may be expendable that has the lasting impact.

Yes, the health diagnosis is scary and painful, but it is the internalized belief that we have no control over our bodies that has the lasting impact.

Trauma happens TO you; it does NOT DETERMINE WHO YOU ARE.

03/17/2023

How do you know if our next Cultivate Gathering is for you?

If you’ve ever thought how you would like to get to know someone better but feel too intimidated to initiate an invite, this night is for you.

If social media makes you feel like everyone is having girls nights out and taking trips and you’re stuck at home, this night is for you.

If you struggle with feeling lonely and want more connection in your life, this night is for you.

If you actually are never alone but you struggle with feeling like you don't have a sense of belonging, this night is for you.

If you are disappointed that your adult friendships do not look like the Golden Girls😆, this night is for you.

We hope you will join us on Thursday, March 23rd! We are so excited and hopeful for the encouragement, validation, and healing this night is going to bring!

If you cannot join us in person but don't want to miss the discussion, no worries! Go ahead and RSVP and we will send you a recording of the night!

Also, don't forget to join us early for the Pop-Up! Let's Bond together!

Details:
When- Thursday, March 23rd
Time- 6:30 Bond Jewelry Pop-Up | 7:30 Gathering
Where- 5855 Riverside Drive ATL 30327

For more info and to RSVP, go to www.cultivateatlanta.com/gatherings

02/08/2023

Hope you can join us for our upcoming free, live webinar! Go to www.cultivateatlanta.com/webinar for more details!

Friends, we are so excited that YOU are so excited for our upcoming free, live webinar!! Our hope and goal is always to serve and equip you as you navigate the various transitions of adulthood, and we are thrilled that this topic resonates with you!

Join us Tuesday, February 21st at 1:00 PM EST for "The Next Chapter: Caring for and Relating to Your Aging Parents."

We will face many transitions throughout adulthood, but there is one transition that often doesn't get as much airtime- the transition that occurs in our relationship with our parents as they age.

Adult children and aging parents view this next chapter with different concerns, fears, and stressors, and this can create increased conflict and stress in the relationship. Coupled with the fact that adult children are still navigating their own families, careers, and lives as they support their aging parent, and this season can become overwhelming for many.

Join Licensed Counselor and Cultivate Director, Mazi Robinson, as she talks with Licensed Counselor and caregiving and older adult expert, Pat Rich, on how to effectively navigate the evolving relationships with our aging parents while engaging in healthy connection.

If you can't join us live, no worries! Go ahead and register and receive the replay the next day!

For more info and to register, go to www.cultivateatlanta.com/webinar

09/03/2022

Agency! It is so important to remember what we can and cannot control!

08/23/2022

I was so honored to join The Workplace Therapist recently to discuss our collective exhaustion, navigating our anxiety, how to build resilience by doing what we're afraid to do. Hope you enjoy!

“The only thing that frees us from anxiety is doing the thing you are afraid to do.” So many nuggets of advice for facing anxiety head-on today in this episo...

08/22/2022

I am so excited about this upcoming Cultivate and our theme around searching for happiness! My mind is spinning on all I want to share on the topic. I hope you can join us! If you can't join in person, no worries! Go ahead and RSVP www.cultivateatlanta.com/gatherings and you will receive a recording the next day!

Are you as happy today as you were 10 years ago? What used to make you happy but no longer does? Do you ever wonder why you're not happier?

Happiness is something we wall pursue (have you ever met someone that said, "I want to be and choose to be unhappy!") but many people report a drop in their happiness level in recent years. What is going on here? Are there things we can start doing in our lives to cultivate more peace and contentment?

Yes!

Join us September 15th at 7:30PM as we look how so many of us are searching for happiness yet coming up short and how to stop this never ending chase.

We can't wait to share this night with you! All are welcome and we hope you will invite your nearest and dearest!

If you can't join in person, no worries! We will be sending out a recording the next day!

For more details and to RSVP, go to link in bio!

08/09/2022

More details coming soon!!

That's right, friends! Our next Cultivate Gathering is September 15th!

We will be sharing more details over the next week, but we are PUMPED for this Gathering. We cannot wait to share this night with you!

Mark your calendars, text your friends, make your plans- can't wait to see you in September!

06/28/2022

We often think we set boundaries to change the other person. But that is not true!

Boundaries are meant to protect OUR WORTH AND WELLBEING.

Which means, we are the ones that will have to change our behaviors and responses. We cannot wait for the other person to change. When we wait for the other person to change, we end up experiencing the consequences of their actions. We pay the price and shoulder the burden for their choices.

I know, it's frustrating to think you have to change because I'm sure you're thinking why should I have to change- they're the problem!

We change what we can change and we control what we can control which is OURSELVES!

By setting and upholding your boundary, you are taking ownership of what you need and your safety and wellbeing RATHER THAN sitting in resentment, anger, and hurt. The person might not change, but you can change.

We are the gatekeepers to our own wellbeing!

That might feel daunting, but it is also incredibly empowering!

06/10/2022

05/31/2022

Know a college student home for the summer that has a had a tough year? Have a young adult in your life that is feeling anxious, stressed, and overwhelmed?

They do not have to struggle alone.

Cultivate offers affordable, excellent counseling with counselors who specialize is working with young adults and the stressors they face.

Feel free to message me or email info@cultivateatlanta.com if you have any questions!

04/12/2022

If you find yourself saying these things in therapy, I encourage you to stop and ask yourself where are you armoring up and how you could instead lean into vulnerability….

Warning controversial post alert! In my years as a therapist, I have found there are certain statements clients can make that slow down, and even halt, the progress of therapy and their own change and healing.

When a client uses these statements, it is as if the client is armoring up.
The client is armoring up in defensiveness.
They are armoring up to self protect from having to talk about things that they have stuffed and perhaps don't know how to talk about.
They are armoring up to guard against being challenged to think about things differently.

These statements also keep the client in a learned helplessness state of mind. Asking someone to tell us what to do, especially when the therapist has been discussing strategies on how to move forward throughout the session, is a means of shirking personal responsibility and it keeps the client in that mindset of believing they cannot change.

These statements are unhelpful to both the therapeutic process and the client. They keep a client from the overall goal of therapy: growth and change.

If you are currently in therapy and you catch yourself using one of these statements, I encourage you to stop and ask yourself:
What am I armoring up against?
Am I leaning into vulnerability right now or armoring up against it?
What am I actually feeling in this moment?