My online therapy practice focuses on supporting women who are struggling to balance self-care and responsibilities. The women I work with are usually working full-time and caring for others simultaneously. They may be shuttling kids or grandkids to sports or school, attending social events, and caring for aging parents. They are pulled in too many directions, yet the thought of setting boundaries and focusing on their own needs leads to strong feelings of guilt. Sadly this just leaves them stuck in the cycle. Yet there are ways to break this, release the guilt, and experience the healing that self-care can bring. Join me as I offer tips on how you can make these changes today!

Do people pleasing tendencies keep you from saying “no” or asking for what you want? Learn about how boundaries can help in these situations, reduce anxiety, and help you achieve your goals.

Join me as I recap the key points from the Unfilteredd Podcast, Episode 99, 5 Strategies for Overcoming Powerlessness in narcissistic relationships. We’ll discuss powerlessness in the narcissist and in the recipient of their abuse, define powerlessness, and provide journaling tips and ways to boost your insight and education about narcissism.

Personal growth through travel is the focus of this blog post. Women travelling solo is discussed as well as 3 key benefits of travel: reset, personal growth, and increasing self-worth.

In this blog post, we will explore the importance of managing expectations, maintaining routines, and embracing a reset mindset. Additionally, we will provide three additional tips to help you reduce stress on your next vacation.

Life transitions include a range of events from inevitable to unexpected. Going through life changes can bring about stress as there is a change to life as we knew it. This blog covers 5 simple tips to help manage stress and a bonus tip that pulls from the song, The Climb, to help keep you encouraged when times are tough.

Upcoming move? Minimize stress by having a plan! Check out the tips in this blog to help decrease the overwhelm and get through the process smoothly.

Are you struggling to get a good night’s sleep? Stress, anxiety, and depression may be playing a role. You may also have a sleep disorder like insomnia. Explore information about sleep and strategies for getting rest. Learn ways to awaken refreshed!

Are you tied up in knots over your relationships? You may have slipped into codependent behaviors without realizing it. Maybe you’ve heard the term ‘codependency’ but really don’t know what it means or how it applies to your life. This blog outlines this concept and directs you towards additional resources on the topic. Break free of behaviors that have pulled you down and start living YOUR life!

January 27 is Holocaust Remembrance Day in the US; it commemorates the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau. This year, 2022, the day was marked with a Tennessee Board of Education banning an impactful book series, Maus, by Art Spiegelman. This post explores one of the most significant traumas ever experienced by humans—the Holocaust. Maus and Man’s Search for Meaning are pioneering works that guide us in understanding different reactions to trauma. Viktor Frankl provides strategies for how to cope with trauma, find meaning in suffering, and identify life purpose.

It seems fitting that with wanting to start fresh in the new year I’m drawn to a song about letting go of what holds us back. Ms. Badu sings about letting go of emotional baggage after a bad break up, but I’ll argue her lyrics could apply to letting go of any source of emotional upset: Covid stress, work stress, or torturous memories of past disappointments and stressors. Let’s take our advice from Ms. Badu who walks us through how to let go and move forward.

Should I stay or should I go? Not only a classic song by The Clash but a common question about relationships which often comes up in therapy. Relationships begin with hope, joy, excitement, and promise. For many, as a relationship or marriage develops over time, the relationship changes. Obligations and the daily grind may dull the sheen of courtship. Perhaps you are contending with something more serious—constant conflict, volatile arguments, abusive behavior, or betrayals of trust from lies, addictions, or infidelity. Maybe you’re starting to ask the tough question of whether it is worth remaining in the relationship or better to leave? This post will use lyrics from The Clash to enhance thoughts about this challenging topic.

Don’t have a way to take a vacation? Don’t despair. There is an alternative. You CAN take a Mental Health Day. A Mental Health Day is when you take a day all to yourself whether it is planned or unplanned to rest and recharge. This post talks about how you know when to take a Mental Health Day, how to spend the day with ideas for activities, and what to do with any guilt for taking a break.

Feeling depressed, down, tired, and hopeless? It may be depression. This post discusses symptoms of depression, the importance of seeking professional help to be sure of the diagnosis, and 5 steps you can take now to boost your mood. We take inspiration from the great Stevie Wonder and his song, As.

Are you struggling with feeling overwhelmed, worried, tense, and jittery? These symptoms could be an indicator that you are experiencing anxiety. Anxiety is a broad category to capture nervousness, worry, and fear. Under the umbrella of anxiety are several types. This post explores one of the best tools for coping with anxiety, breathing, and explains the science behind why breathing works for anxiety reduction.

How do you know when it is time to go to therapy? This post explores the difference between “life” and times when stress may require professional attention. How can you tell when stress, anxiety, and depression are too high? We explore key points about severity and functional impact using Mary J Blige’s song, Therapy, to guide the discussion. DSM-5 criteria for making diagnoses are also discussed.

AROSE e-Therapy & Life Design, is a huge fan of Alicia Keys, particularly for her musical talent including composition and songwriting. Read the blog post which is all about Superwomen claiming their power and worth and carrying on during difficult times.

Have you set a goal for the new year to clear clutter, get organized, and start fresh but haven’t quite gotten started? AROSE eTherapy & Life Design recommends, Clear Your Clutter with Feng Shui by Karen Kingston, which focuses on clearing out objects or people who are holding you back so you can begin anew. It's never too late to start no matter what time of year.

The How of Happiness by Sonja Lyubomirsky is a book I love recommending. Read the review by AROSE eTherapy & Life Design to learn how to boost levels of happiness using gratitude.