Trauma-informed advice for depression recovery and generating sustainable happiness in your life.
There are many things that keep us from sleeping better, but it all boils down to stress. Stress keeps us from sleeping, but what is worse is that stress is caused by lack of sleep. Consistent, better sleep Ideally we should be getting 7.5-9 hours of sleep per night and it is better if these […]
Improving self worth is of utmost importance! Believing that you don’t deserve to heal is one of the biggest blocks to healing. And just going from undeserving to deserving is healing itself. I feel honored everyday that I get to witness my clients’ shift in their self worth, from unworthy to worthy; first in small
I think you are going to love this cord disconnection meditation. This is a great way to disconnect from unwanted energy of people who hurt you from your past. You are going to love it. Often there is someone in our lives that haven’t always lifted us up (i.e., the ex, a dismissive teacher, a
I have a secret for you. You can walk outside every day. Sounds crazy in blistering cold weather? Well, once you do it, it is not so bad. If we listen, our body always tells us what we need. It tells us when we are hungry or full, when we are cold and hot, when
There is a way of finding peace by going without. It is the same as finding peace by giving. My favorite definition of grace is ‘giving someone what they need before they even know that they needed it.’ It is the greatest gift you can give someone. This week I have been presenting ways if
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Deciding to medicate your child is a serious and often stressful choice for any parent. When you’re considering medication for mental health, PTSD, behavioral issues, or ADHD, it’s essential to approach the decision with careful thought and thorough research. When your child is suffering, you will do anything to relieve them. In my experience, parents
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Someone asked me, “When are we done healing?” This is a very common question with a complex answer. People want to know how much more work they have to do. They go through hard times, sometimes horrible times and then they go through months, sometimes years or decades to recover. “Getting over it” or “working
Writing is all encompassing. I eat, breathe and sleep it. Even when I am not actively butt to chair typing away, I’m jotting down words that pique my attention, scribbling down ideas that interest me and recording quotes that enthuse me. While talking to people each day or reading whatever crosses my path, the ideas