Join us for a Q&A session with Whitney Goodman, author of “Toxic Positivity”. Through a refreshingly realistic lens, Goodman dives into the difference between being helpful and harmful. Throwing our picture-perfect “good vibes only” narrative out the window, Goodman expresses disdain for a world in which we seldom allow room for anger, loss, or depression. While weaving in Goodman’s research and her own personal expertise, she has created a book which frees the individual from societal shame; carefully guiding the reader through difficult emotions which ultimately provides space for personal growth.

Included with the ticket:

• mimosa or coffee

• a copy of “Toxic Positivity”

About the author:

Whitney Goodman is the radically honest psychotherapist behind the hugely popular Instagram account @sitwithwhit, the author of Toxic Positivity, and the owner of The Collaborative Counseling Center, a private therapy practice in Miami, FL. She helps people who want to improve their relationships and emotional awareness.

Whitney earned her undergraduate degree at Tulane University and a graduate degree in Counseling Psychology from The University of Miami. She has additional training and certifications in working with couples, trauma, and clients who have been diagnosed with chronic illness. Whitney has her own column in Psychology Today and has been featured in dozens of domestic and international publications, including The New York Times, Teen Vogue, NY Magazine, Instyle, and Good Morning America.

Whitney is a millennial on a quest to make mental health information accessible and easy to understand. She rejects the idea that a therapist should be a blank slate and believes that authenticity and emotional expression are the keys to living a full life. Whitney fully embraces her successes, humanity, and struggles and strives for authenticity in everything she does.