Illuminated Wellness

We have reached 200 followers!! Proof that we have a community of people who care and were don’t have to do it alone! Thank you so much! And if you have not liked, shared or invited someone, that’s ok! You still can. You never know how you may impact someone else who may privately feel they want to get help but don’t know where to start! Sharing gives “social permission” that it’s ok to reach out and can do so by sending a message! It has happened and will happen more!

I just found a wonderful mantra!!

"It's just a sensation
There's nothing to fear
It's just a sensation
Not sure why it's here
It's just a sensation
When it goes away
It's just a sensation
I will have a great day"

-UNKNOWN-

A sensation. An emotion. A thought. Before we attach a judgement of good or bad; let's call it like it is (sensation, emotion, thought) and recognize it will not stay and ruin the day.

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Do you struggle with Pelvic Pain during intimacy??

You're not alone!

Pelvic and sexual pain leaves many people feeling lost and hopeless. However; with understanding pelvic pain and ways to decrease and find sexual enjoyment can help!

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Happy National Cat Day! Chad has not been to the office yet but Ares was a great cat coworker! Share your best cat photos!

Lets discuss how cats help our mental wellness!

When you’ve had a hard day, coming come and spending some time petting a fuzzy feline can cause your body to produce stress reducing hormones. When you do so, your heart rate and blood pressure decrease and your anxiety levels normalize.



An added benefit to having a cat is the feeling of companionship, and how that friendship positively affects mental health. Having a cat can help people with feelings of loneliness and provide purpose. Having an animal react to you, rely on you, and love you in such a simple and pure way can elevate positive mental health. The relationship established with a pet is one that offers predictability, encouragement, and positivity, which can be a big help for many that may experience negativity within human relationships.



If you are looking for a great place to check out the benefits of being with a cat on your mood try a cat cafe!

Heal Intentionally!!

Calm your nervous system with somatic yoga, intentional movement combined with metal wellness interventions which can be a powerful combo!

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Let's discuss that family dysfunction! The holidays are coming up! For some this is when we go into survival mode. Like the holiday card that greets you with smiles and cheer, many survivors will dress in a smile and greet their family dysfunction of the day. But, your holiday does not have to be this way. You are no longer a child. You are an adult survivor. Healing can be a real thing. You do not have to pretend and play nice. Don't walk on eggshells this holiday season! Get a jump start on the healing journey today

Whoa!! We’re almost at 200 likes!! Just 4 more needed!! Who’s willing to share the page or invite? Yall are illuminated and enlightened!

No sorry for just existing or having a basic need!! Let’s work on setting good boundaries!!

Spooky Season is right around the corner but what's truly scary is staying in that toxic relationship! On average it takes 7 attempts to leave, those with professional support can get there faster! Lets cleanse the toxic relationship and build healthier relationships this season!

Do you feel the phone gets too much attention in your family? Do your kids compete for your attention?

Most people spend quite a bit of time on digital devices, many feeling they spend too much time. There is a lot to learn from bringing awareness to how you interact with your phones.

Consider the moment you reach for your phone (behavior), perhaps in a moment of boredom (emotion), with the thought "I wonder if anything interesting has happened since I last looked at my phone."

When you start to recognize and separate out the feelings and thoughts, and the associated underlying sensations (maybe restlessness or agitation), you have a chance to notice the impulse to reach for your phone and what’s driving it—maybe to escape the feelings of boredom and restlessness.

Explore when you tend to pick up your phone during your day. Ask, "Why am I picking up my phone? What else could I do to recognize and respond to what I’m feeling and thinking right now?"

If you’re bored, can you get interested in the boredom (instead of trying to escape it) and ask, "Can I be okay with this, doing nothing?" "Or my impulse is to check Instagram— insert your own top distraction on your phone—can I at least do it with some awareness and see what that’s like?" This can be unsettling. But any genuine learning can be unsettling because you’re opening to something new.

Here is a radical idea: maybe boredom is interesting.

From a reading on Mindfulness and Phone use. Get bored!!

Therapy Fact Friday! Still looking at Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and its 4 components:

Mindfulness: the practice of being fully aware and present in this one moment

Distress Tolerance: how to tolerate pain in difficult situations, and not change them

Interpersonal Effectiveness: how to ask for what you want and say no while maintaining self-respect and relationships with others

Emotion Regulation: how to change emotions that you want to change

For more information of how DBT could be beneficial in helping to learn skills for coping with life and learning how to build a life worth living reach out, you can send a message directly or schedule a free 15 min consultation!

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"Understanding why people suffer, how they change, and how to help them live satisfying lives is a fascinating and important undertaking.”
Sommers-Flanagan and Sommers-Flanagan, 2018, p. 3

Speaking of meaning and dream interpretation:

“Meanings are not determined by situations, but we determine ourselves by the meanings we give to situations.”

Adler, 1937/2021, p. 14

“Nothing ever goes away until it has taught us what we need to know.”
Chödrön, 1997, p. 81

Mental health recovery is possible, and it starts with seeking help.

Experiencing an emotional pain will not kill you; however running from it can.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy Benefits Your Relationships.

When intense emotions take over, or you are stressed out, you may take it out on those closest to you if you do not know how to manage big emotions. This can drive a wedge in relationships with your partner, friends, or family, who feel like they may be waling on the eggshells of your turbulent emotions.

DBT teaches you how to improve relationships through:

emotional regulation
stress management
communication skills to get what you want
negotiate what you do not want
give appreciation
stand up for yourself without scorching the planet.

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Mental health can’t wait. YOUR mental health can't wait.

If you’ve been struggling with your mental health and wondering where you can start, reaching out for an introductory meeting can be a start. Recovery is possible. A life worth living is possible. Let's see what is possible for you!

We have to look out for one another🙂, we have to help one and another🆘. Lady Gaga said it fittingly:

"If you see somebody that's hurting, don't look away. And if you're hurting, even though it might be hard, try to find that bravery within yourself to dive deep and go tell somebody and take them up in your head with you." -Lady Gaga 🥺☺️ So perfectly said.

You do not have to deep dive alone😥, and it can be uncomfy🤨, but know that you can have a safe and supportive atmosphere for diving in! 🤗☺️🤓

What does it mean to believe in yourself?

In psychology we call this the Self-efficacy bias. Whether you believe you can, then you will; or you believe you cannot, then you will not. You are right. It is all in the power of belief!!

Do you believe you can change? Do you believe you can reach that goal? What would happen if you believe you can??