Ryssa Berry

She/Her/Hers. AMFT. Mental Health Advocate 4 Deaf/HOH. Plant Lady + Hazy IPA connoisseur

[The Mind Hears @TheMindHears]

In two days it will be International Week of Deaf People, and we invite you to ask yourself "where are all the deaf people in academia?" Want to find and support them? Stand by for #DeafInAcademiaRollCall starting on Monday! https://t.co/q8IHw8kRI6

[Ryssa Berry @RyssaBerry]

Key words: privilege and equity

[Natalie Vardabasso @natabasso]

Just saw a question on a job application that took my breath away.

"How does your privilege serve you in this work? How are you using it to create more equity?"

Wow. That is THE question. 👏👏👏

[Natalie Vardabasso @natabasso]

Just saw a question on a job application that took my breath away.

"How does your privilege serve you in this work? How are you using it to create more equity?"

Wow. That is THE question. 👏👏👏

[Ryssa Berry @RyssaBerry]

#DenimDay2021

[It's On Us @ItsOnUs]

Are you wearing denim on Wednesday? Here is the history of why we wear denim in support of survivors on the last Wednesday of April.

#DenimDay #DenimDay2021 #SAAM

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[Ryssa Berry @RyssaBerry]

In solidarity. 💜https://t.co/c6TgKtwYFR (interpreters provided!) #peaceoverviolence #denimday #endsexualviolence

[Ryssa Berry @RyssaBerry]

Currently sitting in a dentist office and I was handed a form that included the following question: if I experience any mental health ‘problems’ #stigma

[Ryssa Berry @RyssaBerry]

“Am I working towards a goal that’s going to improve my quality of life or do I just think something is wrong with me?” - something we need to continually ask ourselves in ALL contexts. (Hint: we all are forever work in progress)

[Whitney Goodman, LMFT @sitwithwhit]

When you get wrapped up in a new diet, healing practice, or wellness pursuit that seems to never end...
it might be worth asking yourself:

“Am I working towards a goal that’s going to improve my quality of life or do I just think something is wrong with me?”

[Ryssa Berry @RyssaBerry]

Wow, this puts my childhood bad dreams to rest.

[CNN International @cnni]

Tyrannosaurus rex was a fearsome predator, but it sure wasn't a particularly fast mover.

In fact, most humans could easily keep up with the dinosaur without breaking a sweat. https://t.co/C7HPI5U2qB

[Ryssa Berry @RyssaBerry]

Gives me another reason why I gotta go to JT soon! (among many, many other reasons)

[Joshua Tree NPS @JoshuaTreeNPS]

Happy Wildlife Wednesday!

"Wren" in Joshua Tree, see if you can spot the cactus wren!

They are the biggest wren in the United States and choose to nest in cacti.

NPS Photo

[͜•⌝" (Max Barber) @MaxPLBarber]

Deaf people: You agree that language access is vital for education, yes?
Hearing people: Yes.
DP: And it’s more effective if they have access to sign language, yes?
HP: Makes sense.
DP: So let’s do someth-
HP: Let’s start with teaching them to speak!!
**repeat for 140 years**

[Ryssa Berry @RyssaBerry]

deaf people who have to endure to live and navigate through this hearing world. #RememberingKayla

[Ryssa Berry @RyssaBerry]

Today, we lost a deaf member of our community to depression. I am not sure if she did see a therapist or not. Either way, I am deeply saddened to see how we can be blinded by depression about the truth of ourselves. This is exactly why it is imperative for us to recognize how

[Ryssa Berry @RyssaBerry]

mental health support is hugely needed in our deaf community. The kind of support that can offer us a reframing on our depression. Especially from clinicians and/or therapists who are aware of deaf population's needs such as a full access to sign language and what kind of battles

[Ryssa Berry @RyssaBerry]

Trauma is not just one time thing. Trauma is also cumulative, meaning the burden of past trauma can intensify or change a person's reactions to what is happening in the present. #traumainformed

[Ryssa Berry @RyssaBerry]

Started my counselor advocate training for domestic violence and sexual violence. I can't wait to see what this training unfolds!

[Ryssa Berry @RyssaBerry]

8.12 miles today!! After few weeks of hitting the plateau of 5 -6 miles 🥰🥰 #girlswhorun #training #joshuatreehalfmarathon

[Ryssa Berry @RyssaBerry]

Good morning! Rise and shine 🌞

[Ryssa Berry @RyssaBerry]

8am: *groan* I don’t want to go on my run. I don’t think I’ll do well today.
———————
10am: I completed 5 miles with an improved stamina! #mindovermatter

[Ryssa Berry @RyssaBerry]

@lunaxkitty_ I like to be direct and become my own advocate because they can see that I am just another student who wants the equal access to the classes. So that way there is no *invisible wall* between me and my professors. Student and professor relationships can make a huge impact on ourED

[Ryssa Berry @RyssaBerry]

I came to a conclusion that it would lessen the awkward experiences if we just approach our new professors and share about our accommodations for the classes (which isn't much for me- just will be using ASL interpreters) than to have them finding out on the first day of classes