"T" Time with Dr. Tarver

It's April and the work stress is REAL! Whether it is transitioning from remote to working in the office, layoffs, budget cuts, production stress, or changingwork values and priorities, it is clear that employee wellness is not the priority for some employers. This month will be focused on topics related to workplace stress. In this episode, Dr. Tarver discusses the stress associated withfinding a career path that provides passion and purpose. #MentalHealthMoments#mentalhealthawareness #MentalHealthMatters #purposeandpassion #findingacareerpath

It's April and the work stress is REAL! Whether it is transitioning from remote to working in the office, layoffs, budget cuts, production stress, or changingwork values and priorities, it is clear that employee wellness is not the priority for some employers. This month will be focused on topics related to workplace stress. In this episode, Dr. Tarver discusses decreasing self-employment stress. #MentalHealthMoments #mentalhealthawareness#MentalHealthMatters #navigatingworkdemands #selfemploymentworkbalance #setupforsuccess

It's April and the work stress is REAL! Whether it is transitioning from remote to working in the office, layoffs, budget cuts, production stress, or changing work values and priorities, it is clear that employee wellness is not thepriority for some employers. This month will be focused on topics related to workplace stress. In this episode, Dr. Tarver addresses creating a career wellness plan to address how you can better navigate fewer employees, fewerresources, increased productivity stress, and changing retirement dynamics.#MentalHealthMoments #mentalhealthawareness #MentalHealthMatters #returningtowork#navigatingtheoffice

It's April and the work stress is REAL! Whether it is transitioning from remote to working in the office, layoffs, budget cuts, production stress, or changing work values and priorities, it is clear that employee wellness is not thepriority for some employers. This month will be focused on topics related to workplace stress. In this episode, Dr. Tarver addresses the challenges related to layoffs strategies to manage them. #MentalHealthMoments#mentalhealthawareness #MentalHealthMatters #budgetcuts #layoffs #terminationanxiety

It's April and the work stress is REAL! Whether it is transitioning from remote to working in the office, layoffs, budget cuts, production stress, or changingwork values and priorities, it is clear that employee wellness is not the priority for some employers. This month will be focused on topics related to workplacestress. In this episode, Dr. Tarver addresses the challenges related to returning to work and strategies to manage them. #MentalHealthMoments#mentalhealthawareness #MentalHealthMatters #returningtowork#navigatingtheoffice

Whew! Welcome to March!! It is Women's History Month, and we are tired!!! We are also going to take good care of ourselves, keep up the good work, and know where ourhelp comes from. This month, I am addressing topics related to women and offering strategies to help us navigate these winding byways and highways. In this episode, Dr. Tarver addresses common causes of mood swings and strategiesto manage them. #MentalHealthMoments #mentalhealthawareness#MentalHealthMatters #womenswellness #moodswings

Whew! Welcome to March!! It is Women's History Month, and we are tired!!! We are also going to take good care of ourselves, keep up the good work, and know where ourhelp comes from. This month, I am addressing topics related to women and offering strategies to help us navigate these winding byways and highways. In this episode, Dr. Tarver addresses common causes of brain fog and strategies tomanage it. #MentalHealthMoments #mentalhealthawareness #MentalHealthMatters #womenswellness#brainfog

Whew! Welcome to March!! It is Women's History Month and we are tired!!! We are also going to take good care of ourselves, keep up the good work, and know where ourhelp comes from. This month, I am addressing topics related to women and offering strategies to help us navigate these winding byways and highways. In this episode, Dr. Tarver addresses some of the changes that women may beexperiencing as we enter into different phases of life. #MentalHealthMoments#mentalhealthawareness #MentalHealthMatters #womenswellness #changesgonecome

Dr. Dolores Tarver is joined by Dr. Sean Cook for the Designing the Relationships You Deserve Series. In this episode Dr. Cook addresses components of healthy parenting relationships, investing in children, and balancing relationships and parenting.

Happy February! This month is dedicated to heart health, honoring the legacy of Black history (while simultaneously recognizing the value of African American's contributions year-round), and loving relationships. As I've shared before, “all things relationships” is my most requested topic. So, this month, I'm happy to bring back live episodes of “T” Time with Dr. Tarver. In this episode, I'm joined by guests Rev. Amarylis West and Ebony Young, LPC as we discuss dating and marriage myths and creating healthy foundations for loving relationships.#MentalHealthMoments #mentalhealthawareness#MentalHealthMatters #redefiningrelationships #relationshipgoals

Happy February! This month is dedicated to heart health, honoring the legacy of Black history (while simultaneously recognizing the value of African American's contributions year-round), and loving relationships. As I've shared before, “all things relationships” is my most requested topic. So, this month, I'm happy to bring back live episodes of “T” Time with Dr. Tarver. I will be joined by Louis York, LPC on February 11th, Rev. Amarylis West and Ebony Young, LPC on February 18th, and Dr. Sean Cook on February 25th. So, today, I thought it fitting to lay the foundation for the live conversations and give people an opportunity to pose questions. Today's episode features laying the foundation for fostering the relationships you deserve. #MentalHealthMoments #mentalhealthawareness #MentalHealthMatters #redefiningrelationships

Welcome to 2025! Do you want to break the cycle of new year and old habits? You are not alone and episodes in this January series are going to focus on “Strategies to Save Us from Sabotage.” In this episode, Dr. Tarver discusses how what we practice affects how we perform. #MentalHealthMoments #mentalhealthawareness #MentalHealthMatters #newyearnewme #creatinghabits

Welcome to 2025! Do you want to break the cycle of new year and old habits? You are not alone and episodes in this January series are going to focus on “Strategies to Save Us from Sabotage.” In this episode, Dr. Tarver discusses some of the reasons we have difficulty investing in ourselves. #MentalHealthMoments #mentalhealthawareness #MentalHealthMatters #newyearnewme #investmentstrategies

Welcome to 2025! Do you want to break the cycle of new year and old habits? You are not alone and episodes in this January series are going to focus on “Strategies to Save Us from Sabotage.” In this episode, Dr. Tarver discusses the impact of not wanting to be told what to do. #MentalHealthMoments #mentalhealthawareness #MentalHealthMatters #newyearnewme #youcanttellmewhattodo

This time of year can be tough for a variety of reasons and a lot of people are still processing the experience and results of this election cycle. During the months of November and December, Dr. Dolores Tarver will be presenting the "Hope in Humanity" series. Today's episode focuses on types of loving relationships. #MentalHealthMoments #mentalhealthawareness #MentalHealthMatters #lovingrelationships #loveisanactionword

Welcome to 2025! Do you want to break the cycle of new year and old habits? You are not alone and episodes in this January series are going to focus on “Strategies to Save Us from Sabotage.”  #MentalHealthMoments #mentalhealthawareness #MentalHealthMatters #newyearnewme #sleepisasuperpower

This time of year can be tough for a variety of reasons and a lot of people are still processing the experience and results of this election cycle. During the months of November and December, Dr. Dolores Tarver will be presenting the "Hope in Humanity" series. Today's episode focuses on what I consider to be a game changer--hope. #MentalHealthMoments #mentalhealthawareness #MentalHealthMatters #hopefortheholidays #hopefloats #hopeheals --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dolores-tarver/support

This time of year can be tough for a variety of reasons and a lot of people are still processing the experience and results of this election cycle. During the months of November and December, Dr. Dolores Tarver will be presenting the "Hope in Humanity" series. Today's episode focuses on one of my favorite action words: compassion. #MentalHealthMoments #mentalhealthawareness #MentalHealthMatters #compassionatecaring --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dolores-tarver/support

This time of year can be tough for a variety of reasons and a lot of people are still processing the experience and results of this election cycle. During the months of November and December, Dr. Dolores Tarver will be presenting the "Hope in Humanity" series. Today's episode focuses on how games and crafts can be useful strategies to promote healthy family gatherings. #MentalHealthMoments #mentalhealthawareness #MentalHealthMatters #familygames #crafttime --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dolores-tarver/support

This time of year can be tough for a variety of reasons and a lot of people are still processing the experience and results of this election cycle. During the months of November and December, Dr. Dolores Tarver will be presenting the "Hope in Humanity" series. Today's episode focuses on the magic of music. #MentalHealthMoments #mentalhealthawareness #MentalHealthMatters #magicofmusic --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dolores-tarver/support

This time of year can be tough for a variety of reasons and a lot of people are still processing the experience and results of this election cycle. During the months of November and December, Dr. Dolores Tarver will be presenting the "Hope in Humanity" series. Today's episode focuses on the power of joy. #MentalHealthMoments #mentalhealthawareness #MentalHealthMatters #PowerOfJoy --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dolores-tarver/support

October is winding down and I thought it fitting to end the topics for this month with one that may be causing a range of emotions. In this video Dr. Tarver addresses the topic "Is it Over Yet: Election Stress" and offers some practical ways to navigate what seems at times like an exhausting, depressing, anxiety-provoking, and frustrating season. #MentalHealthMoment #electionstress #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #wellness --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dolores-tarver/support

In October we celebrate World Mental Health Day (October 10th), National Depression Screening Day (October 7th), and Mental Illness Awareness Week (October 3rd-9th).  In this episode, Dr. Tarver addresses the stigma associated with mental illness and advocates for a culture of kindness and understanding for people who experience mental health challenges. #mentalhealthmoments #worldmentalhealthday #nationaldepressionscreening day #mentalhealthawarenessweek #choosekindness --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dolores-tarver/support

October 11th is recognized as the International Day of the Girl Child which addresses the challenges girls face, promotes girls' empowerment, and advocates for fulfilment of their human rights. In this episode, Dr. Tarver addresses how early experiences can shape how we function as women and ways to promote self-care and wellness. #internationaldayofthegirl #mentalhealthmoments #findingmyvoice #ladyrules --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dolores-tarver/support

October is Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month. In this episode, Dr. Tarver addresses some of the factors that prime people to be at higher risk for intimate partner violence. #domesticviolencewarenessandpreventionmonth #groomingbehaviors #adversechildhoodexperiences --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dolores-tarver/support

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This episode is dedicated to everyone who has been impacted by breast cancer. In this episode Dr. Tarver discusses some of the psychological effects of the diagnosis as well as healthy ways to navigate the journey. #breastcancerawareness #breastcancersupport #MentalHealthMomen --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dolores-tarver/support

September is National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month, National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, Alopecia Awareness Month, and Self-Awareness Month so we have a lot to talk about. In this episode Dr. Tarver discusses the risk factors that interfere with our recovery process and relapse prevention strategies.  #alcoholanddrugrecoveryawarenessmonth #sobriety #relapseprevention #replacementbehaviors --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dolores-tarver/support

September is National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month, National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, Alopecia Awareness Month, and Self-Awareness Month so we have a lot to talk about. In this episode Dr. Tarver discusses different types of alopecia and the effects on our self-image, self-worth, and self-esteem.  #alopeciaawarenessmonth #alopeciaawarenessday #youarenotyourhair #hairlossplan --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dolores-tarver/support

September is National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month, National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, Alopecia Awareness Month, and Self-Awareness Month so we have a lot to talk about. In this episode Dr. Tarver discusses suicide risk factors, prevention strategies, and support resources. #worldsuicidepreventionday #nationalsuicideawarenessmonth #youalwaysmatter #outofthedarkness Resources 988 Suicide Prevention Hotline The Trevor Project 24/7 Suicide Hotline for LGBTQ Youth: Call 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678-678. Disaster Distress Helpline: CALL or TEXT 1-800-985-5990 (press 2 for Spanish) Veteran's Crisis Line: 988, then select 1, or Crisis Chat or text: 838255 The Center for Disease Control (CDC) Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Suicide Prevention Program is the federal agency charged with improving the quality and availability of prevention, treatment, and rehabilitative services to reduce illness, death, disability, and cost to society resulting from substance abuse and mental illnesses. National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is the lead institute at the National Institutes of Health dedicated to research on mental health disorders. National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) works to raise the standard of care and improve access to services for traumatized children, their families, and communities throughout the United States. The Suicide Prevention Resource Center (SPRC) is the only federally supported resource center devoted to advancing the implementation of the National Strategy for Suicide Prevention. Community-Led Suicide Prevention (CLSP) helps communities come together to create and reach their suicide prevention goals. CLSP's web-based toolkit includes step-by-step information and how-to tools for implementing CDC's Suicide Prevention Resource for Action. Indian Health Service Suicide Prevention Program This national initiative to prevent suicide is based on fostering collaborations across tribes, tribal organizations, urban Indian organizations, and the entire Indian Health System. The U.S. Department of Defense Suicide Prevention Office oversees the suicide prevention work across all branches of the military. The National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention is the public-private partnership advancing the National Strategy for Suicide Prevention. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Suicide Prevention provides health and mental health services to U.S. veterans. Their website provides information about mental health conditions, including suicide prevention, and how veterans can get help. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dolores-tarver/support

September is National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month, National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, Alopecia Awareness Month, and Self-Awareness Month so we have a lot to talk about. In this episode Dr. Tarver discusses how a lack of self-awareness may lead to us sacrificing our wellness. #nationalselfawarenessmonth #firstknowthyself #knowyourvalues #defineyourself --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dolores-tarver/support

August is National Wellness Month and I'm here for all of it!! Episodes this month are going to be highlighting the joys, the triumphs, the gratitudes, and the growth that comes along in life to remind us to be more appreciative of the moments that help us get through the challenges. Why? Because we want to be well!! In this episode, Dr. Dolores Tarver discusses realistic measurements of growth since sometimes growth may be difficult for us to see depending on how we are measuring it. #nationalwelnessmonth #growing #itsaprocess #measuringme #beingandbecoming --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dolores-tarver/support

August is National Wellness Month and I'm here for all of it!! Episodes this month are going to be highlighting the joys, the triumphs, the gratitudes, and the growth that comes along in life to remind us to be more appreciative of the moments that help us get through the challenges. Why? Because we want to be well!! In this episode, Dr. Dolores Tarver discusses some of life's cardinal virtues and their impact on our wellness #nationalwelnessmonth #graceandmercy #wellness #gratitudes #temperanceinallthings --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dolores-tarver/support

August is National Wellness Month and I'm here for all of it!! Episodes this month are going to be highlighting the joys, the triumphs, the gratitudes, and the growth that comes along in life to remind us to be more appreciative of the moments that help us get through the challenges. Why? Because we want to be well!! In this episode, Dr. Dolores Tarver discusses the power of hope. #nationalwelnessmonth #hopespringseternal #wellness #gratitudes #happinessheals --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dolores-tarver/support

August is National Wellness Month and I'm here for all of it!! Episodes this month are going to be highlighting the joys, the triumphs, the gratitudes, and the growth that comes along in life to remind us to be more appreciative of the moments that help us get through the challenges. Why? Because we want to be well!! #nationalwelnessmonth #joyinmyheart #wellness #gratitudes #happiness heals --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dolores-tarver/support

July is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month which is celebrated in honor of Bebe Moore Campbell. Since I took a break last month, episodes this month are going to highlight men, the LGBTQIA+ community, marginalized communities, and accessing culturally responsive mental healthcare. Check out this episode entitled “Show Up for Me: What Does Support Look Like.” Dr. Tarver discusses the difficulties we have asking for help due to negative past experiences as well what it looks like to be supportive of others. #mentalhealthawareness #minoritymentalhealth #MinorityMentalHealthMonth #supportisaverb #showup --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dolores-tarver/support

July is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month which is celebrated in honor of Bebe Moore Campbell. Since I took a break last month, episodes this month are going to highlight men, the LGBTQIA+ community, marginalized communities, and accessing culturally responsive mental healthcare. Check out this episode entitled “Preparing for Transitions: Knowing When to Let Go.” Dr. Tarver discusses the struggles of knowing when it's time to initiate transitions in our lives such as retirement, taking breaks, and moving in a different direction. #mentalhealthawareness #minoritymentalhealth #MinorityMentalHealthMonth #lettinggo #transitions --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dolores-tarver/support

July is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month which is celebrated in honor of Bebe Moore Campbell. Since I took a break last month, episodes this month are going to highlight men, the LGBTQIA+ community, marginalized communities and accessing culturally responsive mental healthcare. Check out this episode entitled “I Didn't Sign Up for This: Overcoming Hurtful Legacies.” Dr. Tarver discusses the struggles parents have overcoming trauma from their own childhoods and parental guilt. #mentalhealthawareness #minoritymentalhealth #MinorityMentalHealthMonth #boundaries #writingyourownlegacy Referenced Book: Toxic Parents: Overcoming Their Hurtful Legacy and Reclaiming Your Life (Dr. Susan Forward) Finding a Culturally Responsive Therapist: Black Women's Health Imperative Black Virtual Therapist Directory  Therapy for Black Girls Therapy for Black Men National Queer and Trans Therapists of Color Network Melanin & Mental Health Black Men Heal   --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dolores-tarver/support

July is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month which is celebrated in honor of Bebe Moore Campbell. Since I took a break last month, episodes this month are going to highlight men, the LGBTQIA+ community, marginalized communities and accessing culturally responsive mental healthcare. Check out this episode entitled “Beyond the Bars: The Effects of Parental Incarceration on Families.” #mentalhealthawareness #minoritymentalhealth #MinorityMentalHealthMonth #beyondincarceration --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dolores-tarver/support

July is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month which is celebrated in honor of Bebe Moore Campbell. Since I took a break last month, episodes this month are going to highlight men, the LGBTQIA+ community, and accessing culturally responsive mental health care. Check out this episode entitled “The Effects of Rejection.” --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dolores-tarver/support

Welcome to May! It's Mental Health Awareness Month and episodes this month are going to focus on wellness. Today's topic is social wellness. So, let's figure out how to engage with people (even when we don't feel like it). #peopleareexhausting #introvertedextravert #socialwellness #playingwellwithothers #MentalHealthMoments --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dolores-tarver/support

Welcome to May! It's Mental Health Awareness Month and episodes this month are going to focus on wellness. Today's topic is occupational wellness. What's above and/or beneath your paygrade? #jobhopping #careerstudent #workingmyselftodeath #preparetheothers #occupationalwellness #MentalHealthMoments --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dolores-tarver/support

Welcome to May! It's Mental Health Awareness Month and episodes this month are going to focus on wellness. Today's topic is financial wellness. What's in your wallet? #shoppingtocope #debtcycle #outsidemyfinancialweightclass #MentalHealthMoments --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dolores-tarver/support

Welcome to May! It's Mental Health Awareness Month and episodes this month are going to focus on mental wellness. So, my question to you is “How are you sleeping?” #whyamIawake #insomnia #sleepytime #MentalHealthMoments   --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dolores-tarver/support

Welcome to April! This month has a lot of awareness events including Black Maternal Health Week, Minority Health Month, Stress Awareness, Alcohol Awareness, Autism Acceptance, Counseling Awareness, and Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention. In this episode, Dr. Tarver focuses on ways to support parents of children with autism spectrum disorder. #autismacceptancemonth #MentalHealthMoments #advocacyandsupport --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dolores-tarver/support

Welcome to April! This month has a lot of awareness events including Black Maternal Health Week, Minority Health Month, Stress Awareness, Alcohol Awareness, Autism Acceptance, Counseling Awareness, and Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention. In this episode, Dr. Tarver focuses on the sexual assault awareness and prevention for women who are currently or formerly incarcerated. #sexualassaultawarenessandpreventionmonnth #MentalHealthMoments #prisonalternatives #prisonadvocacyandsupport #safespaces --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dolores-tarver/support

Welcome to April! This month has a lot of awareness events including Black Maternal Health Week, Minority Health Month, Stress Awareness, Alcohol Awareness, Autism Acceptance, Counseling Awareness, and Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention. In this episode, Dr. Tarver focuses on the benefits of counseling and reasons people don't think counseling is helpful. #CounselingAwarenessMonth #MentalHealthMoments #therapy --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dolores-tarver/support

Welcome to April! This month has a lot of awareness events including Black Maternal Health Week, Minority Health Month, Stress Awareness, Alcohol Awareness, Autism Acceptance, Counseling Awareness, and Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention. In this episode, Dr. Tarver focuses on the maternal mental health of African American women. #BlackMaternalHealthWeek #blackmamasmatter #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #MentalHealthMoments --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dolores-tarver/support

Welcome to April! This month has a lot of awareness events including Black Maternal Health Week, Minority Health Month, Stress Awareness, Alcohol Awareness, Autism Acceptance, Counseling Awareness, and Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention. In this episode, Dr. Tarver discusses managing stress.  #mentalhealthmoments #blessedandstressed #counselingawareness #selfcare --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dolores-tarver/support

Welcome to March! It's Women's History Month, so episodes this month will focus on women. In this episode, Dr. Tarver discusses asking for help, self-care, and affirmations. #mentalhealthmoments #womenshistorymonth #selfhelp #affirmations #selfcare --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dolores-tarver/support

Welcome to March! It's Women's History Month, so episodes this month will focus on women. In this episode, Dr. Tarver discusses what happens when we put people on pedestals.  #mentalhealthmoments #womenshistorymonth #pedastallove #foolsgold #creatingauthenticrelationships --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dolores-tarver/support

Welcome to March! It's Women's History Month, so episodes this month will focus on women. In this episode, Dr. Tarver discusses the repetitive thoughts that affect our moods, behaviors, and self-talk. #minimentalhealthmoments #womenshistorymonth #thoughtstopping #affirmations --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dolores-tarver/support