When my husband and I first talked about moving, traveling, and giving up my practice the idea was I would take time off from working. Primarily so we could travel without the constraints of being committed to working regularly with clients. This was appealing in some ways (who wouldn’t love the idea of not having […]
Welcome to 2014! I'm not sure I ever really got used to it being 2013 and now it's already behind us. This time of year it's natural to reflect on the year past and what lies ahead. Sometimes looking back with nostalgia or regrets. Or sometimes a little of both. Over the years I have […]
It is with a heavy heart and very mixed emotions, I have made the decision to take a hiatus from Courageous Journeys. At least from doing in-person, ongoing therapy. Putting that in writing I find myself experiencing the heaviness (hmm, I wonder if that's where that expression heavy heart comes from) and pressure in my […]
Why doesn’t she leave? I would never let someone treat me that way! What is wrong with her? She deserves what she gets if she stays. She must like it. These are just a few of the most common questions and statements made when hearing about a domestic violence situation. However, when someone makes these […]
Are you the type of person who always knew what you wanted to do with your life? Was it obvious to you what your interests and talents were? Did you have dreams about the greatness of life ahead of you? I have to admit, that is not at all my experience. If someone had told […]
Today’s post is the first story of healing for Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Remember, everyone’s journey is different. This is meant to let people know that healing does happen and to identify all the different ways and all the different areas that your life can grow and change. ***Please be aware, the following is a […]
I've gotten some feedback from people who think their story/process is not where it should be, therefore not worthy of sharing. I talk more about what healing might look like wherever you are in the process in this video. Please let me know if there are any additional questions.
Social Work Month is an opportunity to educate about the profession of Social Work. In this video I talk about the roles I’ve had as a Social Worker leading up to and including Private Practice.
This year for Sexual Assault Awareness Month I would like to share stories of hope and healing. In these videos I talk about my goal and how we can make it happen. Ready to join me? Please feel free to share with the buttons below with anyone who you think might have a story to […]