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drjanellewell

Dr. Janelle S. Peifer

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👩🏽‍💼psychologist. mother. entrepreneur. professor. drjanellewell.start.page

People. Stories. Music. Smells. Landmarks. Feelings. Alvin Ailey was so inspired by certain memories and feelings he had, which he called “blood memories,” that he created one of the greatest works of dance ever, Revelations. “I came up with a piece. An evening-long saga to the Black experience. I would call it ‘Revelations’. . . My blood memories. The memories of my parents, uncles and aunts. Blues and gospel songs that I knew from Texas.” - Alvin Ailey I’m curious … have you ever thought about this concept? What would you consider as your “blood memories?” #DrJanelleWell #MentalHealth #Psychology #SelfLove #FindingYourself #Dance #SelfCare created by Dr. Janelle S. Peifer with Kero One's Drive
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People. Stories. Music. Smells. Landmarks. Feelings.

Alvin Ailey was so inspired by certain memories and feelings he had, which he called “blood memories,” that he created one of the greatest works of dance ever, Revelations.

“I came up with a piece. An evening-long saga to the Black experience. I would call it ‘Revelations’. . . My blood memories. The memories of my parents, uncles and aunts. Blues and gospel songs that I knew from Texas.” - Alvin Ailey

I’m curious … have you ever thought about this concept? What would you consider as your “blood memories?”

#DrJanelleWell #MentalHealth #Psychology #SelfLove #FindingYourself #Dance #SelfCare
Staying grounded in a world that's shifting and moving all around you -- easier said than done, right? How do you find yourself when you're caught up in the constant gogogo mode that is life?

For example, I was able to give my soul some much needed healing during an open community dance class with @alvinaileyofficial (speaking of which ... go to YouTube and search 'Revelations by Alvin Ailey' right now, and enjoy one of the most beautiful pieces of art ever!).

So let me know ... how have you been able to feel rooted in yourself lately?

#DrJanelleWell #MentalHealth #Psychology #SelfLove #FindingYourself #Dance #SelfCare #therapytiktok #therapytok
Stick with me here ... is code switching a form of dissociation? Do we dissociate slightly (or majorly!) in order to deal with the traumatic pressures of an injust and harmful society? I've got to know what you think ... let me know in the comments!

#DrJanelleWell #Psychology #MentalHealth #Dissociation #CodeSwitching #CodeSwitch #TherapyTikTok #TherapyTok
Have you ever considered virtual therapy? Or do you feel (like I used to feel!) a little weirded out by it? It took a pandemic to nudge me into regularly practicing teletherapy, but I've since learned that there is a *lot* about virtual therapy to love! Check out my three top reasons why I love virtual therapy, and let me know what questions you have!

#DrJanelleWell #Psychology #MentalHealth #Therapy #StartingTherapy #AskATherapist #VirtualTherapy #therapytiktok #therapytok
You might have been here before: You just shared the most gut-wrenchingly difficult thought you’ve ever shared with another human beging. And before they utter a word, your therapists nods and then *scribblescribblescribbles* in their notebook.

Maybe you find yourself thinking, “what the hell are they writing about me?!” Let’s demystify this!

Watch my video and I’ll share a couple of reasons why your therapist is writing while you’re talking. If you have any other burning questions that you wish you could ask your therapist, drop them in the comments or in a DM! I’m here to help!

#DrJanelleWell #Psychology #MentalHealth #AskATherapist #Therapy #StartingThearpy #therapytiktok #therapytok #therapysessions #therapynotes
Nevereverever stop learning! Like so many professors and therapists, I love opportunities to further my education to make sure I'm bringing the most up-to-date techniques and methods to both the classroom and to therapy sessions. I recently went on my first international conference, and I was really excited to see what new perspectives I would gain as I had the opportunity to learn from folks from all around the world.

Let me know in the comments -- what have you been learning recently?

#DrJanelleWell #Psychology #MentalHealth #Therapy #ContinuingEducation
Starting therapy can feel like navigating a labryinth, into a maze, followed by a Rubik’s cube.

Today, I offer just a few tips as you begin your therapeutic journey. Let me know what you think of the tips I’ve shared, and comment below if you have any ones I missed!

❔Are there other questions you have about starting therapy?

#DrJanelleWell #Psychology #MentalHealth #AskATherapist #Therapy #StartingThearpy #therapytiktok #therapytok #therapytips
What have you always wanted to ask a therapist? I want to know what you want to know! Drop those questions below, or send me a DM if that's more comfortable for you!

#DrJanelleWell #Psychology #MentalHealth #AskATherapist #Therapy #StartingThearpy
Moms, if your birth story didn't go down exactly the way you wanted it to, take a breath with me -- I've got some suggestions to help get you on a path of healing and peace. Whether it's finding a a support group to help you process, exploring a physical practice such as tai chi, owning your own narrative about your birth story, or finding help through a therapist, I hope there's something that can help you. Have you explored one of these practices before? Let's talk about it in the comments.

#DrJanelleWell #Psychology #MentalHealth #Postpartum #PostpartumMentalHealth #BirthingTrauma #Motherhood #birthtrauma #birthtraumasurvivor #birthtraumarecovery #birthtraumahealing
How can you identify if you experienced birth trauma, and how can you get help if you think you might have experienced it? I recently spoke on Push Thru podcast about birth trauma and the challenges of Black motherhood in particular. Take a listen to the whole podcast via the link in my bio, and let me know what you think.

#DrJanelleWell #Psychology #MentalHealth #Postpartum #PostpartumMentalHealth #BirthingTrauma #Motherhood
To all the moms out there -- this week is for you. We're often told by society that birthing should be a traumatic, painful, just-plain-awful process ... but that isn't the case! If you had an experience where you felt out of control of your body or the decisions surrounding it during the birthing process, there may be some lingering effects on your mental health. So let's start this conversation in the comments: what should the birth process look like? What do you hope it could be? Let's talk about it.

#DrJanelleWell #Psychology #MentalHealth #Postpartum #PostpartumMentalHealth #BirthingTrauma #Motherhood
Mind maps! Art! Dancing! A reflective practice for you doesn't have to be journaling if that's not your thing ... explore alternatives out there! And did you know there are even apps you can download to help nudge you along? Technology! Make sure you read more about a few of the alternatives to journaling I chatted about with Self magazine (link in my bio), and let me know what's been working for you!

#DrJanelleWell #Psychology #MentalHealth #Journaling #Reflection #Therapy @selfmagazine
Raise your hand if you’ve ever needed to talk to a professor about a mental health-related concern (and it’s sort of freaked you out!). As a professor who has sat on the other side of that conversation numerous times, let’s walk through some steps to help you approach that conversation with confidence. Have you had an experience like this, positive or negative? Do you have any other questions about how to talk to your professor about mental health? I’d love to help! Just drop a comment below.

#DrJanelleWell #Psychology #MentalHealth #CollegeMentalHealth #StudentMentalHealth #NavigatingCollege #CollegeTips
#CollegeHacks #CollegeLife #StudentMentalHealth
Trying to exist in spaces that weren't built for us is *stressful*! And when we're stressed, it can be really difficulty to tap into our bodies and experience joy. Today I'm encouraging you to be intentionally present, mind and body, and to really seek out those moments of joy in your life. What's working for you?

#DrJanelleWell #Psychology #MentalHealth #Resiliency #SelfWorth #Identity #POCMentalHealth #WomenOfColor
So many of us are out here every. single. day. just trying to exist in places and spaces that simply weren’t built with our existence taken into consideration. How can you protect yourself? I have a few tips for helping you build up that strong, robust sense of self to help you thrive in those spaces that might feel adversarial. Let me know in the comments — what’s working for you?

#DrJanelleWell #Psychology #MentalHealth #Resiliency #SelfWorth #Identity #POCMentalHealth #WomenOfColor
Alright, taking a quick step back to explain what exactly trauma processing is; what it entails, why it’s important, and why I want to demystify it a little bit for you. What other questions do you have? Anything else I can break down for you?

#DrJanelleWell #Psychology #MentalHealth #AskATherapist #Trauma #TraumaProcessing #TraumaProcessingTherapy
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