Hey lady! We’re going to cut straight to the chase because we know that your time is probably scheduled down to the minute. Many of us are out here caring for children, caring for aging parents, killing it at work, showing up for your community, trying to take care of yourself and keep the wheels on the train of your life moving forward. The list is long to say the least. And, on top of all of that you are dealing with the unpredictable nature of humans. This week Terri and Dr. Dom discuss an underdiscussed issue in our community. How to care for yourself when caring for someone struggling with their mental health?What do you do when your cup is empty, and you have nothing left to pour? Dr. Dom and Terri offer real talk and real tools to help you navigate challenging times with loved ones. Whether it’s your mama, your man, or your best friend—mental health challenges don’t just affect the person going through them. They affect everyone close to them. So, go ahead and download and save this episode, lady. Consider it yet another tool in your toolkit to go through life with grace, class, and your own mental health in check. And, if this episode has helped you and you know it will help others why don’t you rate us and let us know how much value you found in our perspective. Your support helps bring our show to more people looking for healing! Practical Tips: How to Show Up with Boundaries 1. Validate their experience but don’t try to “fix” them2 Learn the basics of their diagnosis (from trusted sources)3. Communicate clearly: “What do you need from me right now?”4. When necessary, create care plans and safety plans5. Leverage professional help (E.g.; Therapy, support groups, and hotlines)Quote of the Day:"Tough love is you creating and keeping healthy boundaries." – Nedra Tawwab  <a href="https://terrilomax.mykajabi.com/goalmaplikeapro" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Goal Map Like a Pro Workbook</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/herspacesanctuary/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cultivating H.E.R. Space Sanctuary</a>  Resources:<a href="https://www.drdominiquebroussard.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Dom’s Therapy Practice</a><a href="https://terrilomax.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Branding with Terri</a><a href="https://www.melaninandmentalhealth.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Melanin and Mental Health</a><a href="https://providers.therapyforblackgirls.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Therapy for Black Girls </a><a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/us" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Psychology Today</a><a href="https://therapyforqpoc.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Therapy for QPOC</a>  Where to find us:Twitter:<a href="https://twitter.com/herspacepodcast/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> @HERspacepodcast</a>Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/herspacepodcast/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> @herspacepodcast</a>Facebook:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/herspacepodcast/?modal=admin_todo_tour" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> @herspacepodcast</a>Website:<a href="https://herspacepodcast.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> cultivatingherspace.com</a>Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cultivating-h-e-r-space-uplifting-conversations-for-the-black-woman--5470036/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cultivating-h-e-r-space-uplifting-conversations-for-the-black-woman--5470036/support</a>.

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