Regulating Your Emotions Amidst Chaos
It can be difficult to manage emotions, make decisions, and take care of daily tasks when things feel chaotic. Chaos may come from inside yourself, such as racing thoughts or…
Featured: Telehealth Best Practices
Authority Magazine recently interviewed me regarding best practices for those providing healthcare services via telehealth. We had the opportunity to discuss the pros and cons of being a telehealth provider…
Wounded By Faith
Experiencing an injury within a faith system is being wounded by faith. Some folks may resonate more with the phrase "wounded by faith", rather than the concept of religious trauma,…
GUEST POST: Travis Jeffords on Emotional Health
I'm excited to share a guest post written by my friend and colleague, Travis Jeffords, on the topic of emotional health of individuals and within groups. Travis Jeffords is a…
Reconnecting With Your Body
Feeling disconnected from your body is so common that you may not even notice it's happening. You may be so trained to focus on thinking and intellectual knowledge that you…
Featured: Diet Culture, Mental Health & Church
One of the things I value about working in the mental health field is connecting with other providers. Making connections and getting to know other mental health professionals allows me…
12 Days of Body Mindfulness
Body Mindfulness means being aware of your body in the present moment without judgment. It means noticing your body - its presence and the sensations or biological cues it gives…
Religious Trauma & Body Image: Finding the Connection
What does religious trauma have to do with body image? If you've been around here a while, you know that these are 2 areas where I focus professional counseling work.…
Featured: Self-Care & Mental Wellness
"Self-care is central to mental health. I don’t necessarily mean bubble baths and pedicures, though those things can be a way of caring for yourself. Self-care also includes things like…
Body Image and Holidays
Body image concerns can be especially difficult to navigate around holidays. Many holidays include food as part of the celebration, and with multiple holidays occurring in the last 2 months…