A Diagnosis Does Not Define You
As a therapist, I have had many clients walk into my office carrying the weight of multiple diagnoses. Some were given by different providers. Some were self-diagnosed after hours of…
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You Don’t Need To…
What You Should Not Sacrifice When It Comes to Self-Care Self-care isn’t just about bubble baths and spa days. It’s about protecting your well-being in all aspects of life. Too…
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Take a Breath
Take a Breath: You Are Not Alone Sometimes, we all need to take a breath. Life can be overwhelming. Finances, family responsibilities, work pressures, church commitments, and the everyday challenges…
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Daily Inspiration by Corrie Ten Boom
A note from Brandi:This reflection is shared for encouragement, education, and personal reflection. Any quoted words or references belong to their original author and are included with credit for reflection…
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Self-Care for Your Mental Health
Self-care is not a luxury. It’s a necessity. It plays a vital role in maintaining good mental health, yet it’s something many of us struggle with. I know this firsthand…
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Preconceived Notions: More Than Meets the Eye
What We Think We See I remember walking into my clinic one day and feeling every set of eyes on me. At my previous job, I was required to dress…
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Happiness Versus Joy
Happiness Depends on Circumstances Happiness versus joy. Is it perspective or something more? What is happiness? A wise man once said that happiness is based on circumstances, and circumstances can…
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What Do You Want To Do?
The Question That Opened a Door When I worked as an inpatient residential therapist, I often asked the women, “What do you want to do when you grow up?” They…
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What Does Impossible Really Mean
A note from Brandi:This reflection is shared for encouragement, education, and personal reflection. Any quoted words belong to their original author and are included with credit for reflection purposes. This…
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What is a Traumaversary?
A note from Brandi:This reflection is shared for education, encouragement, and personal reflection. It discusses trauma, body memory, anxiety, flashbacks, emotional distress, and healing. It is not therapy, clinical advice,…
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New Mercies Every Morning
Mercy for Today This is a beautiful reminder that there are New Mercies Every Morning. Lamentations 3: 22-23 says “Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for…
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Joy in the Morning
Let’s just leave this right here. Joy in the morning. I highly encourage you to go to YouTube and listen to the song. It is worth it, and I listen…
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High Functioning Depression
Content Note: This post discusses depression, emotional heaviness, masking, hopelessness, and mental health struggles. Please read with care. If you are in crisis, thinking about suicide, at risk of hurting…
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Don’t Quit Just Do It
Content Note:This post discusses depression, isolation, emotional heaviness, and thoughts of quitting. Please read with care. If you are in crisis, thinking about suicide, at risk of hurting yourself, or…
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Be Kind
Kindness Costs Less Than We Think I just love this quote. It costs absolutely nothing to be kind to someone. A professor once made a statement that was so profound…
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Everything is Gonna be Okay
Ya know, Everything is Gonna be Okay. Romans 8:26-28 (MSG) says “Meanwhile, the moment we get tired in the waiting, God’s Spirit is right alongside helping us along. If we…
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Mental Illness and Ending the Stigma
Mental Illness and Ending the Stigma. I am also not embarrassed to talk about my mental health journey. I have struggled with it since…well, for as long as I can…
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He Leaves the 99
Think about it…He He Leaves the 99. For this Valentine’s Day, remember the love that He has for the one! Matthew 18:12-14: “If a man has a hundred sheep and…
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The Lord Will Fight for You
A note from Brandi:This reflection is shared for encouragement, education, and personal reflection. It discusses faith, parenting, medical hardship, and trusting God in hard battles. It is not therapy, clinical…
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You Are Capable
You are capable of doing all things when Jesus is by your side. People often tell me they do not know who they are anymore because of what trauma has…