Have you looked around and thought,

geez, we really are serving up the planet flambé style.

The ocean has literally been on fire.

Violence continues against BIPOC people.

Immigrants rights, women's rights, and trans rights

have all been under attack.

This isn't even a complete list by far.

It can be hard to figure out how to be an ally

when there is so much happening.

Stay tuned, because in this episode,

I'll be reviewing five basic steps to get you started

and keep you going on the path of allyship.

Welcome back to The Savvy Psychologist.

I'm your host, Dr. Monica Johnson.

Every week on this show, I'll help you face life challenges

with evidence-based approaches,

a sympathetic ear, and zero judgment.

The world is overwhelming.

When my patients come in, they aren't just experiencing depression.

They're talking about how world events are affecting their mental health.

They are opening up about how the various forms of oppression

are impacting their daily lives.

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