Finding My True Self: A Journey Through Education and Therapy

My journey- I guess I will start with this. As a child I endured trauma since as long as I can remember. That continued into my adult life. I never felt understood, or heard by anyone. As I aged and become wiser. I choose me. With that, came furthering my education. Once I started grad […]

Birthday Gift of Healing

Hi friends, I do not know where to start. I am a mother, a wife, a clinical mental health counselor, and a friend. I have had 3 back surgeries within 6 months. Following these surgeries, I have endured complications. I have bladder retention and will have 2 more surgeries in hopes to attend bladder functioning. […]

Winter Blues

Have you ever considered the implications of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)? Seasonal Affective Disorder typically occurs during the fall and winter months. This disorder significantly impacts a persons mood. Risk factors include individuals between the ages of 18-30, especially common in younger women. Symptoms include the following: Treatments/Interventions In summary, the winter blues do occur. […]

When it Rains it Pours

Enjoy More of Life’s Treasures

If you didn’t need sleep, what would you do with all the extra time? If I didn’t need sleep. If only that was the truth. Sleep is key to BOTH mental and physical health. If I didn’t need sleep I would be a healthier version of myself. Also, I would use that time to spend […]