you trying to suppress it and you need to address it. -Lesley A.
lemonade
“Our days typically started around 6 a.m. with a morning routine that included small talk and a warm breakfast at home before heading off to school, work, and conducting business as usual.” Many individuals have had to adjust (abruptly) to significant changes in the way that their family dynamic operates. Having structured routines can provide […]
grounding
Now more than ever, I am experiencing first hand the benefits of utilizing grounding exercises. In heightened situations, a pandemic for example, my senses and emotions become over stimulated and the best thing for me to do is turn inwardly. Practicing simple grounding exercises have helped alleviate my anxious feelings and thoughts, as well as […]
you got me twisted
Meetings, sessions, allotted writing time, and various other items for the day penned with purple ink in my planner -Therapist 2020 Planner – to be exact, “I’m finally wrapping my mind around this transition, its March already, get it together!”. I said these words aloud Monday March 2nd 2020, it had been 4 months since […]
AA teen dating violence
As the end of February draws near, it behooves me to bring our attention and focus to an especially noteworthy topic/concern in our community. This month is Teen Dating Violence Awareness and I chose to take it a step further and discuss teen dating violence within the African-American community. Check out the full post athttps://www.helpfullivingmag.com/bloggers-corner. […]
what we do
I’m about that action. The beautiful Bell Hooks, author of “Rock My Soul: Black People and Self-Esteem”
The Inevitable
There is probably nothing that is more anxiety inducing than the idea of having to adjust to the dreaded unexpected and inevitable “change”. I have many clients that present with situational anxiety related to some sort of change, potential change. or perceived change of circumstances in their lives. Some of the most common situations are […]
Me and Mi Wellness 