Jaya Roy, M.A., M.S.W., L.C.S.W.108767
Are Mindfulness Apps Worth The Hype?
For many people, their introduction to a mindfulness practice comes from an app. While that’s an accessible resource that can add to your...
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Jaya Roy, M.A., M.S.W., L.C.S.W.108767
Aug 24, 2023
Re-thinking Self-care
Chances are you’ve heard of the concept of self-care. Self-care is presented as a set of activities people engage in to promote their...
Jaya Roy, M.A., M.S.W., L.C.S.W.108767
Jul 11, 2023
Why Building Bridges With Your Immigrant Parents Matter
Hands-down, the most common topic with my second generation clients is family of origin. Being second generation has its own unique...
Jaya Roy, M.A., M.S.W., L.C.S.W.108767
Feb 21, 2023
Can Your Partner Heal Your Relational Wounds?
The idea that your romantic partner can heal your relational, wounds or trauma, is hotly debated. On one hand, you might hear things like...
Jaya Roy, M.A., M.S.W., L.C.S.W.108767
Nov 23, 2022
6 Tips for Navigating Holidays With an Eating Disorder
All around the world, many cultures gather to celebrate holidays with food. For some people this can be a way to feel connected to your...
Jaya Roy, M.A., M.S.W., L.C.S.W.108767
Nov 3, 2022
Roots Over Tools: Why Tools, Hacks, and Tricks Do Not Heal Our Mental Health
Open Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and more you’re likely to come across some sort of mental health advice. One of the best outcomes of...
Jaya Roy, M.A., M.S.W., L.C.S.W.108767
Aug 24, 2022
Does The Race Of Your Therapist Matter
Are you wondering if race is a factor you should be considering for your therapist? You’re not alone. Historically licensed therapists...
Jaya Roy, M.A., M.S.W., L.C.S.W.108767
Oct 14, 2021
What I Learned From Survivors
As a mental health service provider one of my areas of focus is working with survivors of domestic violence and intimate partner...
Jaya Roy, M.A., M.S.W., L.C.S.W.108767
Sep 23, 2021
From Boundaries to Building a Personal Membrane
For people whose sense of self is not separate from their relationship to others and their environment, common discourse around...
Jaya Roy, M.A., M.S.W., L.C.S.W.108767
May 7, 2021
Anxious About a Post Covid-19 Vaccinated World? You’re Not Alone.
As covid-19 vaccinations continue to roll out in the United States, there has been an eager push to return to pre-covid activities. Many...
Jaya Roy, M.A., M.S.W., L.C.S.W.108767
Dec 10, 2020
How To Turn Your Procrastination Into a Self-Compassion Practice
We all do it. Putting off a difficult conversation, a challenging (or boring) project, booking your appointment with the dentist (my...
Jaya Roy, M.A., M.S.W., L.C.S.W.108767
Jul 29, 2020
Sleep Hygiene and Why We Need It
When I ask my clients about their morning routine, the majority of folks respond with some variation of waking up and having a cup of...
Jaya Roy, M.A., M.S.W., L.C.S.W.108767
Jul 14, 2020
How Mindfulness Can Help in Healing From Racism
There is an eagerness and sense of urgency to address and eradicate racism in our newly awakened community members that is unsettling and...
Jaya Roy, M.A., M.S.W., L.C.S.W.108767
Jun 2, 2020
Call To Action: Why Social Workers (and others) Should Care About Black Lives Matters
This is to my colleagues, This is a call to action. I’m sure all of us are reeling from the recent murders of black citizens, I know I...
Jaya Roy, M.A., M.S.W., L.C.S.W.108767
Apr 20, 2020
Emotion Regulation
Hi folks! I created a series of videos for a leadership program at Mira Costa Community College to teach about the topic of Emotion...
Jaya Roy, M.A., M.S.W., L.C.S.W.108767
Mar 24, 2020
Mindfulness During Coronavirus
As you sit on your sofa, scrolling through your feed you might come across all sorts of tips, tricks, and suggestions on what to do...
Jaya Roy, M.A., M.S.W., L.C.S.W.108767
Feb 14, 2020
Black Mental Health Professionals You Should Know About
If I asked you to name four notable Black Mental Health Professionals in 10 seconds, my guess is that most people won't be able to. Don't...
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