Since 2016 I have been a certified trauma therapist. I have witnessed the most beautiful recoveries from some of the most horrendous acts of abuse that one can imagine. This work is powerful. Thanks to some of my favorite books (Educated, Between the World and Me, and The Body Keeps the Score) and many other
Hello Lovely – It’s been a tough one, huh? Let me first acknowledge your struggles, your family’s struggles, and your community’s struggles. Your resilience has brought you here though, so welcome back. I offer a virtual hug and embrace. Today I want to address the difficult decision regarding medication assisted treatment. It’s a scary choice…with
I love being my own guinea pig. If I’m going to suggest an exercise or technique in my private practice, you better bet your booty that I’ve tried it myself to see if it actually works. This month I’ve decided to try my very own Seven-Day Criticism Free Challenge. For seven days I will attempt
WE MADE IT! Another year has come and gone and we’re continuing to progress forward. Congratulations! Thank you to everyone who continues to improve their lives and trust in the process. This is no easy accomplishment and I see you. One could easily say that the theme of my 2018-year was to “trust”. From venturing
Ahhh, the holidays are here. We’re in full swing with family gatherings, office parties, holiday traffic, and cooking galore. Our “to do” list has started to grow in length like the checkout lines at Walmart and all of sudden we’re feeling overwhelmed. All of these festivities are directed towards the common goal of coming together
Hello beautiful souls! Thank you for stopping by the resource section. This month’s resource is brought to you by my November Newsletter, which includes tales of the pesky mosquito. These critters tend to remind me of those relentless and incessant thoughts that can consume our mind. Whether it’s about finances, what you said to your
Hello Dear Friends and Happy October! The new year is slowly creeping upon us with talks about new year’s resolutions just around the corner. I say, why wait 2 more months when we can start making small changes right now. In the material below I have listed five unsuspecting things that may be robbing you
Life can be hard, overwhelming, and sometimes just downright unfair. There are so many life circumstances that can contribute to major episodes of depression, panic attacks, and/or frustration. Below I have included four techniques to help you reduce any current state of despair. Write it out. Now I am aware that most people will read
Raise your hand if you’ve ever found yourself wondering, “Why does this keep happening to me?” Whether it’s that reoccurring attraction to unhealthy partners; a mysterious and consistent string of unfortunate events; or the “I was just sick two weeks ago and now I’m sick again!” syndrome…these are all signs from the universe, GOD, higher
Flashback to a few weeks ago: I found myself being adjusted to the dental polishing position in the oh-so-comfy plastic recliner at my local dentist. At this point, my feet being above my head did not alarm me as I rationalized that the dental assistant just needed good leveraging. Several little mishaps, however, begun to