Empower Your Journey: Insights & Support for Mental Health and Wellness
Welcome to my blog where I offer valuable insights and resources tailored to individuals navigating the complexities of mental health. My content is designed to empower you on your journey towards healing and personal growth, with a focus on ADHD, neurodiversity, trauma, and more. Here, you’ll find expert advice, practical strategies, and affirming support to help you thrive.
Stop the Worry Cycle: A Therapist's Guide to Overcoming Chronic Illness Anxiety and Travel Fear
Stop letting anxiety control your plans. When living with chronic illness, gaining control starts with self-awareness and practical preparation. Christine McGowan, a licensed professional counselor, walks you through the essential steps: assessing your true limits, challenging the “horror movie” thoughts, and creating powerful safety statements to ground yourself. Learn how to make your travel destination work for your comfort.
The Mindful Pause: A Guide to Thoughtful Living.
The Mindful Pause” isn't just a fleeting moment of zen; it's a full-blown game-changer! It helps you relate to others meaningfully, allowing you to control your emotions instead of them controlling you. This “personal emotional dimmer switch” creates a crucial gap between triggers and knee-jerk reactions, transforming you from reactive to remarkably chill and present.
Boundaries, Self-Worth, and Beating the Gaslighting Game!
Feeling like your relationships are a game of emotional dodgeball with blame and "you're crazy!" comments flying?You might be dealing with emotionally immature or narcissistic individuals!
Good news: you're not wrong, you're strong! Your boundaries are your personal force field! These protect your time, energy, and peace, boosting your self-worth and preventing burnout!
Ready to spot the "architects of emotional chaos" and effectively turn down that gaslighting chatter? Reclaim your well-deserved peace, because your peace is non-negotiable!