Asking my client, “how’d it feel to get got in here?” after landing my intervention perfectly 😌

Tis the season of these student emails 😄

Talked feminist resistance in educational spaces with this group of incredible leaders at #NWSA2025
@melchomintra.bsky.social

Living in a small town means I get to vote for people I actually know and trust, and that’s pretty cool.

Never will I ever get paying for parking at your place of work

#nokings #mvl #iowa

My student shared that he recently used active listening to support a friend. For the first time, after years of friendship, he and his friend talked about mental health challenges together.

He concluded his paper stating that because of my class, he can now be a better friend. I’m crying 😢

Honored to have been a part of the Rally on the Hilltop last week! Extremely proud of the student speakers who shared stories of how the current administration is impacting them and their friends 💜

Catch us at #cornellcollege on the OC!

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#QueenPhee after roasting Cathy and the league leadership

“I’m sure they will fine me. I mean, seems like anything with free speech is fined now” - phee 🔥

As a Lynx fan, I’ve been heartbroken for these women. But I’m even more so moved by the love they’ve been showing each other and their heartfelt reflections on the relationships they share. Women’s sports are special
🩵💚 #GoLynx

It’s almost like we want women to be in pain…

#nwsa

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Trapped in a ChatGPT Spiral

Every mental health professional I know has been saying this would happen for years. These spirals were predictable and preventable

www.nytimes.com/2025/09/16/p...

Join us for a vital discussion on water quality! #mvl #iowawater #voicesunited

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A 50-40-90 season - that was special to watch #MVPhee

Students at Cornell College filled campus with words and symbols of support today 🩵💜#SuicidePreventionMonth #cornellcollege

Diagnosis as intervention has been a part of my practice for years. Glad to see a wider conversation around the process and impact of diagnosis, especially as self-diagnosis continues to grow

Unrivaled women’s basketball league announces 2 expansion teams, 18 roster spots When the second season begins in January 2026, the league will debut Hive Basketball Club and Breeze Basketball Club.

Unrivaled is expanding in its second season, adding two new teams. It is also adding a pool of development players.

As it grows in size, it will also be on a 4th night of TV. More details ⬇️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/661...

Raising awareness and showing support during Suicide Prevention Month 🩵💜

For the fifth consecutive year, Gallup reports that nearly 7 in 10 Americans approve of organized labor, the highest level reached since the early 1960s. #ThankAUnion

One week in and I already said yes to way too many things 🤷🏼‍♀️

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How my expressed joy over Taylor’s engagement is a feminist act which counters internalized sexism and shame associated with liking traditionally feminine culture and reclaims celebrity gossip as a means of power and connection rather than a frivolous hobby, and other thoughts I had this week #TNT 🧨

See ya tonight!
#iowadems #mvl

This is huge for Iowa - let’s keep the momentum going!

Working in higher ed has me crying pretty regularly these days

With a new school year beginning, Iowa state legislators propose to eliminate Iowa Public Employee Retirement System and implement performance-based pay for teachers. March on Saturday to show public school teachers and staff that Iowans do value their work!