Communication Styles
As Kendrick Lamar’s Not Like Us continues to break worldwide records, we ‘re inspired by the beef between Kendrick and Drake to highlight different communication styles. Hopefully you’re not in the middle of a rap beef - but as a person who communicates with others, the style with which you communicate will impact the how your message is received. Check out our blog this week to learn how to recognize your own communication style as well (and even to learn to notice each type represented in song lyrics!).
Resolving Conflict
Hopefully your day-to-day conflicts aren’t sent in the context of public media and dope beats and rhymes….This week at Future Full of Hope we’re keying in on J Cole’s recent conflict resolution, reflected in his public apologize given to Kendrick Lamar at Dreamville in April and right before the beef between Drake and Kendrick erupted. Check out some tips on resolving conflict, featuring some key takeaways from J Cole’s apology.
Happy Earth Day
If you’re reading today’s blog, you’re from the planet earth. And if you’re reading today’s blog, there’s a pretty high chance that you’re currently on planet Earth too! We’re taking a moment today recognize Earth Day, and to be thankful for our planet, featuring Lil Dicky’s single Earth which was released in 2019 and is filled with a star-studded cameo cast.
Coping with Fear of Public Speaking
Reality is that, for many people, speaking publicly is terrifying. I love Eminem’s opening few bars on Lose Yourself as expression of public speaking anxiety. I can relate - sometimes my palms get sweaty when I get up in front of people to talk. I notice the nerves and shakiness in my hands and my legs. And thankfully, while I don’t go as far as avoiding spaghetti before presenting, - anecdotally, there are skills that I’ve learned in preparing to speak which have aided me in my own growth as a speaker and frameworks that I’ve taught clients in therapy which have helped them to conquer their fears of public speaking.
Coping with Climate Anxiety
It’s becoming more and more common for people to seek therapy in coping with climate anxiety. Learn about climate anxiety, and what you can do about it, in this week’s post inspired by Nelly’s Hot in Herre.
March Madness: Future Full of Hope’s Sweet 16 Playlist 2024
We’re one weekend into the Men’s NCAA Basketball Tournament, and it’s definitely March Madness!!! This week we’re sharing a Sweet 16 Playlist curated by yours truly to help get you ready for the rest of the tournament. Check out 16 of our favorite basketball themed hip hop tracks on this week’s playlist, PLUS a Final 4 additional embedded Youtube tracks that you’d won’t find on streaming.
Spotlight: Canvas Rebel Interview
This week we’re featuring an interview with our founder Kevin Boyd, conducted by Canvas Rebel.
Exercise and Your Mental Health
ft a legendary couple of bars by Kool Keith, this week we’re exploring the impact of physical exercise on your mental health. This week’s post also includes some tips to help you get your body moving this spring. Keep in shape - and do your physical fitness!
Dealing with Heartbreak
What do you do when a person you wanted to be your Valentine says that “he’s just a friend?” Let’s visit Biz Markie’s Just Friend to talk about how to handle heartbreak.
Love Your Person
Don’t make Valentine’s Day the only time that you let your person know that you love them! This week we’re taking a look at a classic Method Man and Mary J Blige collabo, as we explore how (and why) to express your love to your partner this Valentine’s Day.
Recognizing Your Inner Voice and Learning to Love Yourself
In his 2015 hit single i, Kendrick Lamar reminds us that we all lack confidence sometimes while simultaneously sharing an ode to self-love and affirmation. Check out some thoughts this week on learning to recognize your inner voice and learning how to love yourself.
Introducing Kevin Boyd, Founder of Future Full of Hope
Re-Introducing Kevin Boyd, Founder of Future Full of Hope, PLLC. Featuring hits by Jay-Z, A Tribe Called Quest, and G Yamazawa
Setting Goals for Therapy
Your goals for therapy should be catered uniquely to you, to your strengths, and to what you want to achieve during treatment. If you’re curious about going to therapy but are unsure about what goals you could set for therapy, then this week’s post is for you, ft Paid in Full by Eric B & Rakim.
How to Set SMART Goals
“Thinking of a master plan, cause ain’t nothin but sweat inside my hand.” Make your new year ambitions a reality by setting SMART goals, ft Paid in Full by Eric B & Rakim
“I am the one at optimum…”
Re-establish your rhythms that have you functioning at your absolute best, featuring AllttA’s Optimum
Coming in Hot to 2024
Celebrating Future Full of Hope’s 2023 Achievements and Setting the Foundation for 2024 - ft Andy Mineo and Lecrae’s Coming in Hot
(A) I Wrote It
Ethical Considerations for Therapists Leveraging AI in Creative Endeavors, ft Jay-Z’s What More Can I Say
Future Full of Hope: A 1% for the Planet Teletherapy Provider
Future Full of Hope is a 1% for the Planet member - read about why featuring Shad’s Out of Touch
Seasons change, and…Coping with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Tips for Coping with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) ft. Lauryn Hill and the Fugees