Chanel Dokun | Source | Co-Founder at Healthy Minds NYC
Chanel Dokun
Chanel Dokun is a certified Life Planner, Relationship Expert trained in Marriage and Family Therapy, and Author of Life Starts Now: How to Create the Life You’ve Been Waiting For. As the Co-Founder of Healthy Minds NYC, a group therapy practice in Manhattan, she empowers New York professionals to live, work, and play better through therapy and coaching services. Chanel specializes in helping women get clarity on their life purpose. Prior to specializing in mental health, she worked in publishing at Hearst Magazines. You can learn more about her at http://www.healthyminds.nyc, or visit her personal website at http://www.chaneldokun.com. She is on Instagram as @chanel.dokun.
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Women of Consequence (http://www.chaneldokun.com)
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Healthy Minds NYC (http://www.healthyminds.nyc)
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started Mar 2016
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6 Ways to Make Coworking With Your Significant Other More Manageable
Tips for working professionals navigating coworking with a significant other. Originally published with Real Simple and later syndicated to Yahoo.
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New York Times: Benefit From a Fall Routine (Published 2020)
Your days don’t need to look the same every single day, but recognizing and honoring a schedule brings plenty of mental and physical benefits.
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Balancing the Invisible Mental Load: Expert Tips for Equitable Relationships
Chanel advises making the invisible visible by discussing current task divisions and expectations. She suggests, "Determine if your current division of responsibilities feels equitable." The "load easer" should express empathy for past sacrifices and expect internal resistance. By owning shared responsibilities, couples can foster a healthier, more balanced home life. -
Men Need Love Notes Too: Expert Tips for Writing Heartfelt Messages
Chanel emphasizes that men cherish words of affirmation. She suggests messages like, “Thank you for the sacrifices you make for us each and every day,” to express gratitude. Another message, “Watching you evolve...has been incredible,” acknowledges growth. Lastly, “I love what you’re about...You're more than enough,” reassures men of their worth. These notes enhance intimacy and counter cultural stigmas. -
Navigating Common Marriage Challenges: Expert Insights
Chanel emphasizes that marriage problems are normal and can be resolved with effective communication. Common issues include financial management, career changes, and differing desires for children. Chanel advises couples to address these by understanding underlying concerns, maintaining open dialogue, and seeking professional help when needed. By doing so, couples can strengthen their bond and navigate life's transitions together.