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We’re so proud to share that Newsweek has named Rula as one of America’s Greatest Startup Workplaces! At Rula, one of our company values is camaraderie — we make sure to take care of each other. And every single day, we're learning, growing, and staying grounded in our mission to make mental healthcare work for everyone. To our incredible team and community: thank you for making Rula what it is. We’re building something special, together. See the full list here: https://lnkd.in/e6dr8k2Y

Friendly reminder: you can be ambitious *and* still need a nap. We call that a well-rounded professional.

Feeling caught in the comparison loop? Here are some tips to help shift that inner dialogue. 🫶

While psychiatric providers often support people with PTSD through medication management, that’s just one part of the picture. They also help people feel heard, respected, and informed. A strong provider-patient relationship — one that centers autonomy and trust — is a powerful factor in healing. Psych NPs and psychiatrists can also: - Offer referrals to trauma-informed therapy - Collaborate with your broader care team - Provide education that reduces shame and increases understanding - Help you build long-term coping tools to manage symptoms At Rula, we believe high-quality care starts with providers who treat the whole person, not just the prescription. Learn more about becoming a provider at Rula here: https://lnkd.in/gDmr9cYP

Have you ever felt like negative thoughts or self-doubt were holding you back from feeling your best? Sometimes, you may not even know what caused you to feel that way, and it can be frustrating to deal with. Enter: cognitive reframing. It’s a process that allows people to identify unhelpful thought patterns and learn to interpret events in more balanced and productive ways. The way you speak to yourself matters. What's a reframe that's helped you?

Smartphones are practically a childhood rite of passage now, but new research is prompting important questions. A recent study from the Journal of Human Development and Capabilities found that children, especially girls, who own smartphones before age 13 may experience worse mental health outcomes later in life. And this comes alongside a 2022 report from Georgetown University’s Center for Children & Families showing that rates of anxiety and depression among kids have risen steadily over the past five years. As a parent or caregiver, this kind of data can feel overwhelming. How do you support a child who’s struggling with anxiety, especially in a world that feels increasingly out of your control? We put together 4 practical, therapist-informed strategies to support anxious kids — while also giving yourself some grace in the process. If you're a provider working with children and families, what’s something you often recommend to the parents or caregivers you work with? Link in comments to explore more on our blog.

Your therapist kindly reminded you chronic overthinking isn't in your best interest, so you reread your LinkedIn post 4 times instead of 10 before you clicked "Post". Sounds like growth to us. 🙂↕️

At Rula, our values aren’t just a list on a slide. They shape how we work, how we show up for each other, and how we make care more accessible for the people who need it. We’re proud to be recognized by Built In as a company that leads with self-care, transparency, and authenticity. Because when our values are clear, so is the way forward. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/edzyeVP

Trauma doesn’t just live in the mind. It can also take a toll on the body. Whether someone has experienced a single distressing event or long-term adversity, trauma can have lasting physical, emotional, and psychological effects. Sometimes it leads to PTSD. Other times, it shows up in subtler ways, like chronic tension, illness, or difficulty feeling safe in everyday life. There’s no single path to healing, but understanding how trauma impacts the body is a powerful starting point. In our latest blog post, we explore a few strategies that can help release emotional trauma and support recovery: https://lnkd.in/euksaf_7 (And if you're a trauma-informed provider, we’d love to hear your perspective. What approaches have you found helpful for clients navigating trauma?)

Becoming more emotionally vulnerable means learning to share your thoughts, needs, and emotions even when it pushes you outside of your comfort zone. To work on being more emotionally vulnerable, start with small steps like naming your feelings and sharing them with someone you trust. Remind yourself that sharing your feelings isn’t a weakness but rather a sign of strength. Hear from Rula provider Ashley Ayala, LMFT, on one small step you can do to be more emotionally vulnerable, and swipe to see more strategies you can start putting into practice today. What are some strategies you use to practice emotional vulnerability in your day-to-day life?