In My Planning Era
I recently received a Google Trends alert showing that the phrase "in my _ era" was a trending topic this year. That is all thanks to T. Swift I'm sure.…
The Impact of Judgement Houses
Have you ever heard of a "Judgement House" or a "Hell House"? These are a way that many evangelical churches in the Southern US have chosen to deal with Halloween.…
FEATURED: Religious Trauma on Kindred with Aubrey Baptista
Religious Trauma and Body Image Concerns are often intertwined. Diet culture. Purity culture. Body as a temple. Bodily desires as sinful. I address the common roots and issues that can…
Why Is It Important to “Treat Yo’Self”?
"Treat Yo'Self" has become a popular phrase in recent years. It's sometime used in the context of purchasing things that you may not need. It can occasionally be used to…
GUEST BLOG: Holy Shift! What to do when you and your partner no longer align in your beliefs!
Shifts in your spiritual beliefs and practices can impact your relationship with your partner. This is especially true if you find that you and a partner no longer align in…
Choosing a Mental Health Provider – Part 2
Wading through all the available information to find support for your mental health concerns can be overwhelming. This is the second in a 2-part blog series on the topic of…
Choosing a Mental Health Provider (Part 1)
Trying to figure out who can best help you with your mental health concerns can be quite the challenge. You may feel like you're attempting to untangle a web just…
What Is Brainspotting?
Brainspotting is one of the one of the tools that I utilize in therapy to help clients heal. Brainspotting was discovered in 2003 by David Grand, PhD, LCSW, who often…
Why Do We Stay In Pain?
I injured my shoulder back in 2017. I know exactly the moment it happened, and I've had pretty consistent pain in that shoulder ever since. I've recently found some relief…
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…