Neil Parekh
Creating Community Support Through Livestream Shows
For me, my community support has been online, through livestream productions, emails, texts and viewer comments.
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NEIL PAREKH'S
LENS ON LIFE BLOG
Thoughts and observations on mental health, technology, social media, photography and more.
Dawn Helmrich
- 7 days ago
Your Life Is Worth Healing No Matter the Circumstances
The biggest take away for me this week is to continue to help inform people of the importance of seeking out help if you are suffering.
Dr. Rachelle Kritzer
- Sep 11
The Power of Online Support Groups
Working as a psychologist in schools and in clinics, I am aware of the myriad of community supports available and the difference they make.
Neil Parekh
- Sep 10
Ep. 15 Dr. Rachelle Kritzer | Shining Light on Shadows: The Importance of Community Support (NAMI, etc.)
This episode will focus on the importance of community support for people with mental health challenges / developmental disabilities.
Dawn Helmrich
- Aug 20
Finding That Something That Brings Us Joy Is Well Worth the Effort
Finding that thing (or things) in our lives that makes us feel better when we're struggling is an important aspect of self-love and wellness
Neil Parekh
- Aug 20
Nature Walks Are Good; But Is It the Right Place To Start With Self-Care?
I think I get overwhelmed thinking about the possibilities. Self-care is absolutely important. But where do I start?
Steffen Kaplan
- Aug 20
Nature Photography Keeps Me Healthy, Happy and Focused
When I am out on my walks…I let everything flow and things just develop right in front of me as I am observing and absorbing nature.
Neil Parekh
- Aug 20
Ep. 14 Steffen Kaplan | Shining Light on Shadows: Nature is the Best Medicine
Steffen will share how he has found Nature walks, particularly with his camera in hand, to be great for his mental health.
Dawn Helmrich
- Aug 8
Choosing Between Online, In-Person or No Therapy? Do What Works Best
Everyone has the right to choose what works best for them. I continue to practice mindfulness, grounding and breathing.
Neil Parekh
- Aug 8
Online Therapy Works for Me
There are pros and cons to online versus in-person therapy. Some people might need one or the other. I’ve actually benefited from both.
Dr. Grace Hipona
- Aug 6
Telehealth / Online Therapy from a Therapist’s Perspective
Prior to COVID-19, I only provided counseling services in-person. My impressions of telehealth were neutral to negative. That's changed.
Neil Parekh
- Aug 6
Ep. 13 Grace Hipona, Ed.D. | Shining Light on Shadows: The Pros and Cons of In-person and Online Therapy
Grace began seeing patients online during the pandemic. This episode will focus on the pros and cons of in-person vs. online therapy.
Dawn Helmrich
- Jul 31
The Long and Winding Road to Finding a Therapist
Struggling to find the right fit with the right person can be challenging and defeating, but mental wellness is vital to well-being.
Neil Parekh
- Jul 31
I See a Therapist; It Almost Feels Normal for Me To Say That Now
Although I was never embarrassed about going to therapy, I also never volunteered the information and kept it private for almost 30 years.
Rev. Byron Tyler Coles
- Jul 31
Therapy is a Journey
In the years since my formal diagnosis, I have come to realize how anxiety and depression have always been present.
Neil Parekh
- Jul 30
Ep. 12 Rev. Tyler Coles | Shining Light on Shadows: Getting Help (Therapy) Takes a Lot of Work and Some Courage
This episode will focus on the challenges of getting help when we need it, specifically mental health therapy.
Neil Parekh
- Jul 23
Thriving as an Advocate with the Support of Other Survivors
Survivors CAN be thrivers. They just need the help and support of people around them: other survivors, people they can trust.
Dawn Helmrich
- Jul 23
The Personal and Community Benefits of Advocacy Work
I knew that my voice could be a tool to make change in the systems that failed me. So that is what I did. I spoke up and I spoke out.
Samantha Collier
- Jul 23
Thriving and Surviving by Soaring Beyond the Ashes
My biggest flex and healing skill has been to rise beyond the ashes and soar, while helping others.
Neil Parekh
- Jul 23
Ep. 11 Samantha Collier | Shining Light on Shadows: Surviving and Thriving After Rape and Sexual Abuse
Samantha, Dawn and Neil are all survivors of sexual abuse / rape. They've each used advocacy to not only survive, but to also thrive.
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