Category: The Journey
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5 Myths about Depression
During summer 2018, reports of Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain’s deaths crashed like waves of confusion and agony across the world; social media exploded and conversations about mental illness became front and center. In response, loving and well-intentioned friends and family members shared important posts about being a safe place and encouraging those in their […]
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Supplemental Material: “Safe People”
Oftentimes therapy can be more effective when clients are intentional with reading supplemental material outside of the therapy session. In my clinical work, I often suggest books, movies, video clips, and music to my clients that support their personal work, challenges them to think differently, and help them feel known and not alone. The resources […]
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Supplemental Material: “Braving the Wilderness”
Oftentimes therapy can be more effective when clients are intentional with reading supplemental material outside of the therapy session. In my clinical work, I often suggest books, movies, video clips, and music to my clients that support their personal work, challenges them to think differently, and help them feel known and not alone. The resources […]
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#metoo Resources
Here is a list of resources for support persons or those impacted by sexual assault. If you have personally been impacted by sexual assault, please consider contacting a support from the following resources. Your story matters. RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) has a National Sexual Abuse Hotline where you are able to chat […]
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Just Do the Dishes: Self-Awareness
Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including YOU. – Anne Lamott When I sit with my friends and someone brings up self-care, an audible sigh is heard throughout our group. When? Between working and cleaning, making meals, and parenting? Between the gym, coffee, and the friends we rarely […]
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My Mommy Moment
Today began a lot earlier than I thought it would. My toddler woke up to the sounds of my teacher husband getting ready for work. Teachers start their day pretty early. I should have walked straight to the french press, but got caught up in toddler breakfast, then the next thing and the next thing […]
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Supplemental Material: “The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*uck”
Oftentimes therapy can be more effective when clients are intentional with reading supplemental material outside of the therapy session. In my clinical work, I often suggest books, movies, video clips, and music to my clients that support their personal work, challenges them to think differently, and help them feel known and not alone. The resources […]
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Supplemental Material: “Daring Greatly”
Oftentimes therapy can be more effective when clients are intentional with reading supplemental material outside of the therapy session. In my clinical work, I often suggest books, movies, video clips, and music to my clients that support their personal work, challenges them to think differently, and help them feel known and not alone. The resources […]
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Together on the Journey
This space was created with the intention of people in all walks of life to come together in the journey. To be known. To be seen. To know that there are others walking with them.
Fern Therapy and Wellness 