The Shatterings: The seeds of transformation were sown in life marked by in-utero stressors, a symphony of physical ailments, and tumultuous environments. These details, however, await another chapter. For now, an overview of the most recent “shatterings” in my professional and personal life and how it has lead me to my wiser, calmer, and moreContinue reading “From Shattered to Shining: My Journey to Wholeness”
Category Archives: Wellbeing Wisdom
Motherhood Journey: Embracing Complexity and Growth | Heartfelt Reflection
Our story complicated that I was fearful of being mom-like, let alone a mom. The fear was because of my own expectations and possible judgments of what a “good mom” does/is. I was being invited into a personal healing journey I’m not sure I would have chosen. And I was determined to show up for her as best I could. So, the healing journey began.
PART 2: When Self Care Isn’t Enough
When self-care isn’t enough.
Part 1: Self-Care: The Dirty Word
Self-care: A love-hate relationship.
A Case for Integrative Mental Health
Over the years, there have been plenty of controversies and criticism regarding the approach and treatment of mental health issues, and for good reason! Historically, the interventions, strategies, and overall philosophies focused heavily on the individual symptomology, pathology, Western ideology, and colonization. It’s focus is on the “medical model” of illness and disease and onlyContinue reading “A Case for Integrative Mental Health”
Lighting the Path 