Bright Tribe Therapy and Wellness

03/14/2026

STL!! This is happening March 23! WE MUST SHOW UP for our transgender kids, our family and our friends!!

Transgender rights in Missouri are under significant threat, characterized by a, by-now permanent, ban on gender-affirming care for minors, restrictions on care for adults, and active legislative efforts to limit transgender participation in sports and access to public facilities. 

Unhinged details happening now are below.

Missouri regarding trans rights includes:

* Gender-Affirming Care Bans Upheld: In January 2026, the Missouri Supreme Court unanimously upheld a 2023 law (SB 49) that bans puberty blockers, hormones, and surgeries for minors.

* Expansion of Restrictions: Lawmakers are currently moving to make these restrictions permanent by removing a 2027 expiration date (“sunset”) on the ban for minors.

* Medicaid Restrictions: The upheld law also prohibits Medicaid coverage for gender-affirming care for transgender people of any age.

* Restrictions on Athletic Participation: The Missouri House passed legislation in February 2026 to make permanent a ban on transgender athletes competing in sports that align with their gender identity.

* “Bathroom Bill” Advancements: Multiple bills have moved through the House in 2026 that aim to restrict the use of bathrooms, locker rooms, and other facilities in government-owned buildings—including schools—based on s*x assigned at birth.

* Forced Outing and Policy Attacks: In early 2026, legislative attacks continue to focus on public school policies, including proposals that could force the outing of transgender students to their parents.

* Impact on Medical Providers: The 2023 law, still in effect, allows for the revocation of medical licenses for doctors who provide gender-affirming care to minors, causing many providers to stop offering care.

* Upcoming Constitutional Changes: In November 2026, Missourians are set to vote on a potential constitutional amendment that could outlaw gender-affirming care for minors, a move that would make the prohibition extremely difficult to reverse. 

03/10/2026

This group-created mandala art project represents a group of over 22 amazing refugees who fled their homes from war and unrest. Through a therapeutic mindfulness group, they are working to learn about caring for themselves (not just their families), managing their own wellness, noting their own accomplishments and pride, and dreaming for their futures.

All of these women are working so hard to learn English and adjust to a completely different culture after undergoing traumatic displacement. Each woman wrote her name in English— most of whom never learned to read or write and are learning it now— on an outer leaf to celebrate and symbolize these feats. (Names covered for privacy)

Talk about amazing women.

03/09/2026

The 23-hour sus side-eye ain’t our first rodeo.

We built this. All while bleeding, oppressed, caretaking, half-alive, dis-believed, pregnant, imprisoned, cat-called, burned at stake…

Don’t forget to keep going! We are doing things. I know things are feeling bleak. We have gotten us as far as we’ve come by using our voices and joining together.
And we will
And we will
And we will

For all women, everywhere.❤️

02/21/2026

Today!!

We had an amazing turnout at from SO MANY PEOPLE who want to help support our refugees. It was amazing to see so much care during these times. Our refugee families are so scared, and need to see and feel this support.

If you were at and learned about my work with and wanted to learn more, now is your chance! Come learn about how you can get involved doing amazing volunteer work with refugees in Stl!!!

Your support matters💜

02/20/2026

For those of you who want to help with refugees in STL! Welcome Neighbor STL

📣 Our Family Partner Open House is THIS Saturday! 📣

Whether you’re brand new or already connected, this event is for you!

Join us on February 21 from 1–2:30pm at First Unitarian Church (5007 Waterman Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63108).

☕️ Enjoy coffee and snacks while you:
- Learn about volunteer opportunities and changes to our Family Partner program
- Meet Sharif, Amin and Marianne, our family partner team
- Learn about resources WNSTL provides Afghan families, and how you can help

➡️ We’d love to see you there, please RSVP here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0549AEA72AA3FBC52-62124552-family

02/20/2026

Mom Circle with Bright Tribe Therapy is back this Monday 🤍 We’re talking about something that feels heavy for so many of us right now - How do we stay grounded during stressful times in the world?

Turning on the news can feel like a montage of the most disturbing things happening all at once. It’s easy to spiral. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed. And yet… our kids still need us steady, present, and connected.

We would love to see you there! Sign up online at www.wildsproutsplayplace.com/moms

02/08/2026

Whew.

St. Charles mamas, beyond the fact that there is endless harrowing news, we have been pushing through this winter with so many days trapped inside. It’s been dark, our vitamin D is low. These days can be LONG and lonely. Our kids are bursting with energy, our patience gets tested, we volley with guilt about screen time and if we can possibly ‘play’ one more second of pretend. (Um, we cannot.)

WE GET IT.

Come hang, let the kiddos play, connect with other mamas and feel a little more sane!

Don’t forget to head to Wild Sprouts website to reserve your spot.

So many mamas have told me they felt nervous to come the first time and then felt so much better afterward. I promise we are chill and welcoming. No need for fancy, just get your babies out the door. This is a safe space. 💜

02/08/2026

Whew.

St. Charles mamas, beyond the fact that there is endless harrowing news, we have been pushing through this winter with so many days trapped inside. It’s been dark, our vitamin D is low. These days can be LONG and lonely. Our kids are bursting with energy, our patience gets tested, we volley with guilt about screen time and if we can possibly ‘play’ one more second of pretend. (Um, we cannot.)

WE GET IT.

Come hang, let the kiddos play, connect with other mamas and feel a little more sane!

Don’t forget to head to Wild Sprouts website to reserve your spot.

So many mamas have told me they felt nervous to come the first time and then felt so much better afterward. I promise we are chill and welcoming. No need for fancy, just get your babies out the door. This is a safe space. 💜

Can’t believe it’s been a month since our last Mom Circle with Bright Tribe Therapy and Wellness Mom Circle! ❄️ That snow really took us out, but this Monday, we are so back 🙌

We’ll be diving into mom expectations vs. realities. Feel like you can never keep up with the never-ending to-do list? Same. Let’s talk about it 💬💛

✨ Save your spot online!

02/04/2026

Sweethearts, this world is absolutely a dumpster fire right now. And there are some really amazing things happening too, because people are coming together. We’ve got each other.

Some of you may know that I have worked with refugees and victims of war torture and trauma for over 12 years as a clinician, a Board member and an avid volunteer. These are some of the most incredible, loving and giving individuals I have ever had the honor to work with, and they are my family. We need your support now, more than ever.

Come talk to me at Living Room in Maplewood TONIGHT from 5:00-6:00, learn about my work with refugees and how you can get involved with organizations I partner with, like Welcome Neighbor, to make a difference. There are so many things you can do to be a supporter, and it really just starts with showing up. 🙏🏻❤️

02/03/2026

Sweethearts, this world is absolutely a dumpster fire right now. And there are some really amazing things happening too. Because we got each other.

02/03/2026

GIRL. Mental health cannot be removed from human rights. Period.

Clinicians, helpers, healers —WHITE PEOPLE especially— make sure you make it really clear that you are safe for vulnerable communities.

Come see me at Living Room on Wednesday to learn how you can support refugees through organizations like Welcome Neighbor in STL! There are so many ways you can show up right now!