Trigger Warning: Pet Death

Trigger Warning: Pet Death

This blog post is a bit different than previous ones; while this will serve as an informative post that will explore the grieving process and ways to cope and slowly heal after the loss of a furry family member, it will also serve as a healing device for the author,...
September is Suicide Prevention Month

September is Suicide Prevention Month

According to the CDC, in 2022, over 49,000 people died by suicide. That equates to 1 death every 11 minutes. Even with these staggering statistics, folks are still scared to talk about this. No one is educating us on these statistics that are life changing. Why aren’t...
What Is Mindfulness?

What Is Mindfulness?

Focus On This Moment. Right Here. Right Now. Mindfulness: we hear that word a lot and we see social media posts about it constantly. What is mindfulness? The American Psychological Association defines mindfulness as the “awareness of one’s internal states and...
The Impact of Healing Trauma through EMDR

The Impact of Healing Trauma through EMDR

(PTSD), as well as other psychiatric, mental health disorders, and somatic symptoms. It’s intended to treat psychological disorders to alleviate suffering and to assist individuals to reach their potential for development. EMDR is a comprehensive and safe way to...
S.M.A.R.T.

S.M.A.R.T.

Ralph Waldo Emerson wrote, “What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.” This is a powerful, relevant quote as we put the finishing touches on 2022 and prepare to embark on adventures that await us in 2023. Although...