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Does "going back to normal" feel impossible? You aren't alone.

In this episode of Compassionate Las Vegas, Will Rucker sits down with Dr. Dominique Hammonds—distinguished educator, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, and owner of Hammonds Counseling.

They unpack the viral moment that changed how we see mental health during the pandemic and why "survival mode" is still affecting us today. From the rise of telehealth (and why it’s actually better for some) to the critical need for cultural competence in therapy, Dr. Hammonds breaks down why the old way of doing mental health is over.

If you’ve ever felt "unseen" by a doctor or overwhelmed by the pressure to bounce back, this conversation is for you.

WE DISCUSS:

The Viral "Maslow" Moment: Why millions resonated with being in "survival mode."

Telehealth Revolution: Is Zoom therapy as good as the real thing?

Cultural Competence: Why "colorblind" therapy fails Black communities.

Self-Compassion: How to stop beating yourself up for "not doing enough."

QUESTION OF THE DAY:

Dr. Hammonds argues that compassion isn't just a feeling—it's a tool for survival. Do you think telehealth has made mental health care better or worse? Let us know in the comments!

43:T554,Compassionate Las Vegas - The Podcast is part of the grassroots organization whose mission is to foster the Charter for Compassion and the movement of compassion in the Las Vegas, Nevada area. Compassion acts as our guiding principle. Nearly all moral and religious institutions suggest a version of the Golden Rule that we should "do to others as you would have them do to you", and yet we are a world divided. We believe the need for more compassion is the most pressing issue of our time. There is data to support that love and compassion are not luxuries but are necessities for human survival. We are here to host and inspire a network of compassionate businesses, government institutions, schools, groups, and individuals so that Las Vegas may be a more compassionate place to live, work and play. We are part of a network of 440 Compassionate Cities in 56 countries and growing daily. Mayor Carolyn Goodman affirmed the Charter on behalf of the City of Las Vegas in 2013. Compassionate Las Vegas is made possible by the Jameson Foundation in partnership with the Moonridge Group. Compassionate Las Vegas is new and growing! We are looking for partners from all sectors. If you're interested, please email us at hello@compassionatelv.org Visit us online at www.compassionatelv.org Follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.

Finding Compassion in "Survival Mode" w/ Dr. Dominique Hammonds