Dr. RJ |The Self Care Doc

Clinical Psychologist, Author, and Speaker who helps women of color embody self-care 24/7 through mind, body, and spirit.

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@APSTherrell @apsupdate Sooooo proud of my baby 🙌🏾

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Please join me in recognizing one of our outstanding scholars, Ms. Adriana Verwayne. She is a Delegate to the Congress of Future Medical Leaders. Congratulations! @apsupdate #CommitToTheT #classof2026

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As a parent, I want the world for my children! However, I understand that my children are adults and capable of making their own decisions. Sometimes, what they see as being best for themselves may be quite different from my ideals as a parent.

Of course, we have differing opin

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What do you gain by judging others?
•It’s a huge waste of time. Judging others accomplishes nothing.

•People don’t trust you. If you’re informing others around you of your negative judgements, they won’t trust you in the future. They know it’s only a matter of time

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Sometimes it seems as though others are unaware of the pain and anguish I experience in this deep, dark abyss. But even though my depression surrounds me, I can rejoice, for I know that this is only temporary and help is imminently on the way!

Part of my internal struggle deceiv

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You daily habits will lead you to your success!

Doing well in college isn’t a secret. There are things that need to be done and things that need to be avoided.

Get the most from your college experience with these strategies:

1) Pick your major wisely.
2) Schedule your cou

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Do you have any weaknesses? We all do, but some of us do a poor job of dealing with them. Others appear to have no weaknesses, because their weaknesses are never exposed. Your weaknesses can be a big drag on your life, or they can have minimal impact. It depends on the weakness a

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It’s officially back to school time! So as you all may know, my main squeeze is developing and strengthening black women while eliminating the myth of the Black Superwoman. Let her go yall. That cape is overrated. But...my other love is college students. There’s just somethin

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It’s officially back to school time! So as you all may know, my main squeeze is developing and strengthening black women while eliminating the myth of the Black Superwoman. Let her go yall. That cape is overrated. But...my other love is college students. There’s just somethin

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If you’re spending an excessive amount of time on social media and feelings of sadness, dissatisfaction, frustration, or loneliness are impacting your life, it may be time to re-examine your online habits and find a healthier balance.

Social media may promote negative experie

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Getting off to a good start with your college roommate can help make your college experience much happier. You'll be spending a lot of time together, so keep these tips in mind to get along well with your new roommate.

1. Communicate. The most important factor in any roommate si

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My life is filled with everything good. Inside my heart there is an overabundance of positive emotions. When I think about my life, I am overwhelmed with gratitude for all my blessings. True joy is the result of a grateful heart.

There are innumerable sources of joy in my life.

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You will never know just how energized working with a Coach can make you, how sharp and productive you can be, and how much fun you can have in the process, until you have experienced it.

Think about it, has there ever been anything in your life you have made a sensible assessm

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Getting off to a good start with your college roommate can help make your college experience much happier. You'll be spending a lot of time together, so keep these tips in mind to get along well with your new roommate.

Steps to Take Before Arriving on Campus:
1. Call your future

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It’s officially back to school time! So as you all may know, my main squeeze is developing and strengthening black women while eliminating the myth of the Black Superwoman. Let her go yall. That cape is overrated. But...my other love is college students. There’s just somethin

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I am defined by the actions I take in response to depression and not by the depression itself. I am defined by my personality, my actions, and my beliefs. I define myself!

I am stronger than these feelings of depression. I know that deep within myself, I have the ability to stop

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I stay positive all winter long, and I avoid downturns because I have great joy. Spring is coming! Until it arrives, I enjoy the activities that the cooler weather provides to me.

I like winter. I enjoy plenty of activities that I can do indoors. I love reading great books and

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To my fellow Queens... reestablish your Queendom...“You need not apologize for being brilliant, talented, gorgeous, rich, or smart. Your success doesn’t take away from anyone else’s. It actually increases the possibility that others can have it too. Your money increases you

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What is a “Dream Life” anyway? Maybe for you, it means having a housekeeper who keeps the dishes in your sink sparkling clean (and your laundry perfectly folded). Maybe it means having enough time for your varied creative pursuits as well as building a booming business. Or ma

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Let go of the habit of worry. Worry is a useless emotion and doesn't help you move beyond rational fear. Why? Worry always falls into one of two categories:

1. Things you can't control. If you have no control over the outcome of a situation, why worry about it? You can't change