Sep 16Member-onlyHeterosexual ImageryHow film shows marriage as unnatural — Heterosexuality creates a standard with traditions and boxes that must be filled for straight people, even with different genders, classes, and racial backgrounds. These boxes force the idea of marriage and coupling as a necessary part of the straight timeline, with activities like promposals preparing straight people for what is…Film7 min readFilm7 min read
Published inMartini Shot·Feb 27Member-onlyRue’s True DSM DiagnosisWhat the writers got right and wrong — I am a huge fan of the show Euphoria, and currently an MFT grad student, the topic of mental health and addiction comes up a lot in the show, and I wanted to explore what actual diagnosis would actually fit. …Euphoria6 min readEuphoria6 min read
Jan 30Member-only2022 Was My Worst Year Yet!And how I’m making it better. For some, 2022 may have been the best year yet, with possible new experiences and milestones like a new job, engagement, living situation, etc. However, for me, it was not. 2022 was a tough and lonely year. …New Year3 min readNew Year3 min read
Published inMartini Shot·Jan 14Member-onlySubmission GuidelinesWant to write for Martini Shot? Here are a few tips. — What is Martini Shot? Martini shot is a publication focusing on film, TV, and internet commentary and reviews. The phrase “Martini Shot” means the final shot before wrapping the rest of the shooting day. To us, that means putting our best foot forward even after what might mean a long…Film2 min readFilm2 min read
Jan 7Member-onlyThe 20 Books I read in 2022And why I only gave five of them a 5/5 rating For the year of 2022, I read 20 books! This was a huge accomplishment for me since being in grad school has killed my inspiration to read for pleasure. …Book Recommendations8 min readBook Recommendations8 min read
Jul 5, 2022Member-onlyHelping Clients With TraumaAnd the different ways trauma can show up — The effects of trauma and stress on a person’s mental and physical health will be explored with two videos and an article. I will look at the impact of historical and childhood trauma, how best to explain PTSD to an adult client with childhood trauma, and how to explain historical…Trauma Recovery9 min readTrauma Recovery9 min read
Jun 28, 2022Member-onlyFoster Youth and DrugsThe flaws with drugs in our foster system — The issue of drugs in our foster system has been a long-standing problem that is still causing disastrous effects on the children that have come out of the foster program. …Psychology5 min readPsychology5 min read
Jun 21, 2022Member-onlyStressful Life Circumstances in African American CommunitiesHow does this stress affect black children? — This article looks at a study that focuses on stressful life circumstances and resources to support African American children in the Midwestern United States. The study asked caregivers of African American children between the ages of 8 to 12 who were enrolled in an urban elementary school during the 2011–2012…Psychology2 min readPsychology2 min read
Jun 14, 2022Member-onlySchizophrenia Shaped by CultureWhat we can learn from Eastern cultures about treating Schizophrenia In the article, Hallucinatory ‘voices’ shaped by local culture, a Stanford anthropologist states the difference between Western and Eastern cultures when viewing the voices that people with Schizophrenia experience. The study found that people from Africa and India had a…Psychology2 min readPsychology2 min read
Jun 7, 2022Member-onlyThe History of Homosexuality and the DSMWhy the psychological community needs to step up as LGBT+ allies — The diagnosis of homosexuality was taken out of the DSM in 1973 in response to the action shown by queer activists. Activists during this time were trying to show that homosexuality being in the DSM added to the anti-homosexual social stigma. In 1990, the Worlds Health Organization removed homosexuality from…Homosexuality5 min readHomosexuality5 min read
