What is Toxic Positivity.

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Aug 28

Tuesday, April 19, 2022.

Studio Talk: Real Conversations About Mental Health.

What is Toxic Positivity. Episode 3.

In this episode our co-hosts, Xiomara and Victoria, discuss toxic positivity and its negative impact on mental health. They discuss the implications it has on mental health and offer some examples of how to replace those thoughts and behaviors with healthy positivity. In addition, they have an honest discussion about how self appointed healers are actively contributing to this phenomenon and how to avoid falling into that mentality in the first place. Xiomara and Victoria also provide some specific examples of toxic positivity and how you can learn to spot them and avoid them.

Listen to this podcast at https://blubrry.com/studio_talk_mental_health/84353168/what-is-toxic-positivity/

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References:

Britanicca

https://www.britannica.com/science/magical-thinking

National Library of Science PubMed.Gov

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28703602/

Right as Rain by UW Medicine https://rightasrain.uwmedicine.org/mind/well-being/toxic-positivity#:~:text=Toxic%20positivity%20involves%20dismissing%20negative,and%20a%20feeling%20of%20disconnection

The Wall Street Journal https://www.wsj.com/articles/tired-of-being-told-cheer-up-the-problem-of-toxic-positivity-11635858001?mod=article_relatedinline

Resources:

Mental Health Resources:

https://www.thex-studio.org/resources

Studio Talk contact: studiotalkmentalhealth@gmail.com

Learn more about our co-hosts:

Xiomara A. Sosa www.thex-studio.org

Victoria Lockridge https://www.wildvioletcounseling.com/

The Studio Talk podcast and the information provided by Xiomara A. Sosa and Victoria Lockridge are solely intended for educational and social change advocacy purposes and are not a substitute for advice, diagnosis, or treatment regarding medical or mental health conditions. Although they are licensed mental health counselors, the views expressed on this site or any related content should not be taken for medical, psychological or psychiatric advice. Always consult your physician or appropriate mental health provider before making any decisions related to your physical or mental health.

PLEASE READ: If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please call a local emergency telephone number or go immediately to the nearest emergency room. If you are in crisis, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ or 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or your local emergency services.

Xiomara A. Sosa

Clinical Mental Health Counselor Xiomara A. Sosa, a holistic, integrative board-certified Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor/Candidate focuses on combining evidence-based treatment with alternative therapies. She focuses on treating the whole person, not just the symptoms of a particular illness or concern. That includes mental health, physical health, emotional well-being, interpersonal relationships, and spiritual needs. She helps you identify patterns in your life that may contribute to your struggles and work on developing strategies for making healthier choices. She is a Latina bilingual counselor and therapist who offers virtual and in-person sessions to individuals in South Carolina. She offers counseling and therapy to individuals in both English and Spanish.

Full bio https://www.counselorxiomaraasosa.com/

https://www.CounselorXiomaraASosa.com

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