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Here you'll find a mix of educational pieces and my own musings on therapy, somatics, healing, and liberation.
While intended to inform, these writings are not meant to substitute the professional support provided in therapy and coaching sessions. Consider what you read an invitation to get curious about your experience and connect with others interested in doing the same.
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My partner is a different race than me. How do I tell my family about them?
My partner is a different race than me. Read on for a step-by-step guide on what you need to think about and plan for.
Raina LaGrand
May 2, 20234 min read
Are Interracial Relationships Successful?
Interracial relationships are here to stay. But do they last? Get the support you need.
Raina LaGrand
Apr 18, 20232 min read
Why Embodiment for Mixed Race People?
In answering the question, why embodiment for mixed race people?, we have to consider what embodiment means for mixed race people and how it
Raina LaGrand
Apr 11, 20232 min read
What's Your Boundary Style?
What comes to mind when you hear the word boundary? Quite literally, boundaries are lines. They keep things in or out. They help us...
Raina LaGrand
Apr 4, 20236 min read
What is somatics?
The history and purpose of somatics
Raina LaGrand
Apr 1, 20233 min read
What's the difference between biracial and multiracial?
Biracial…multiracial...mixed…these terms that are often used interchangeably, although there are some differences to them.
Raina LaGrand
Mar 7, 20234 min read
Meeting the Family: Interracial Couple Edition
Meeting the family is almost always a little nerve-wracking. You want to make a good impression! While you may have an *idea* of how...
Raina LaGrand
Feb 14, 20233 min read
How do you successfully parent a mixed race child?
Five tips for raising healthy, happy, connected mixed race kids
Raina LaGrand
Feb 8, 20232 min read
Am I Black Enough?
Am I Black enough? You’ve wondered this to yourself a million times. The short answer is, yes. But you need the long one.
Raina LaGrand
Feb 8, 20235 min read
Am I Triggered or Is This a Red Flag?
I get this question a lot. The most common answer I give? It depends. It really does. It depends on a lot of things, and it takes time...
Raina LaGrand
Feb 7, 20235 min read
Culture Creates the Context for Harm and Healing
Trauma permeates every aspect of our society. From the personal to the collective, it is such a presence that we can’t completely avoid...
Raina LaGrand
Jan 3, 20236 min read
Healing at the Pace of Trust
Often we worry that we aren't yet where we want to be. But the pace of healing is inherently slow. Parts Work can help.
Raina LaGrand
Nov 15, 20224 min read
Relationships as Triggers
No relationship is perfect. And far too many of us have also been subjected to harm in relationships.
Raina LaGrand
Nov 2, 20222 min read
The Legacy of Intergenerational Trauma
Intergenerational trauma manifests in many ways, but the one I'm going to focus on here are the messages, rules, and media our parts interna
Raina LaGrand
Oct 18, 20223 min read
7 Tips for Couples Navigating Conversations about Identity, Privilege, Power, and Oppression
Here’s some of my thoughts on how you can sensitive moments involving identity & oppression in a way that builds your relationship up.
Raina LaGrand
Oct 4, 20224 min read
Ending Therapy: A How-To Guide
Ending therapy can be confusing. Here's a guide to help you figure it out.
Raina LaGrand
Sep 20, 20224 min read
What Happens When One Partner Comes Out as Queer or Trans
Sooooo, you just came out to your partner. Or maybe, your partner just came out to you? There’s no template for exactly how to navigate a...
Raina LaGrand
Sep 6, 20222 min read
Three Ways Identity Differences Impact Interracial Couples
What makes couples compatible? Do opposites attract? Or do birds of a feather flock together? These are age-old questions. And while they...
Raina LaGrand
Aug 23, 20223 min read
Interracial Couples: Set Boundaries with Critical Family Members and Enjoy Your Relationship!
How to set boundaries with critical or racist family members and enjoy your relationship!
Raina LaGrand
Aug 16, 20223 min read
Three Ways Relationships Heal and How You Can Rewrite Your Relationship Rules
What does it mean when we say relationships heal? Or that we heal in community? How can you rewrite your relationship rules?
Raina LaGrand
Aug 9, 20222 min read
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