Self Development Books to Read in 2024
8 Books for Self Improvement to Read Now Jenny’s Bookshelf Vol. 1: Self Improvement One month into the new year, and that blank space on your vision board is starting to glare. You start thinking the “shoulds” and “could haves” after you’ve forgotten your resolution for the new year. You’re not alone. These 8 self…
Rise and Reflect: A Mid-Year Reflection of Growth and Renewal
Rise and Reflect: A Mid-Year Reflection of Growth and Renewal This is a 5 minute read. If you would prefer to listen, click here. The past six months have been an incredible journey of growth and self-discovery. When I chose the word “rise” as my word of the year, I couldn’t fully articulate why it…
Books by Autistic Authors
Books by Autistic Authors for Children, Teens, Parents, & Everyone Has your child been diagnosed with Autism recently, and you’re having trouble finding good books by people who are actually Autistic? Are you a provider looking to offer a more Neurodivergent-affirming space for your patients? Have you yourself recently been diagnosed with Autism? In this…
Finding Focus: How Painting Helped Me Stay Present in Training
Finding Focus: How Painting Helped Me Stay Present in Training This is a 7 minute read. If you would prefer to listen, click here. If you’re someone who struggles with staying present when experiencing big feelings, this post is for you. Yesterday, I was feeling a lot of emotions, quite unclear to me, but still…
Active Listening with CARE
Active Listening with CARE Have you ever found yourself in a conversation where the other person seemed to be speaking a completely different language? Or maybe you’ve been on the receiving end of a conversation where you feel like no one is truly listening to what you’re saying. We’ve all been there, and it can…
Exploring with Anxiety
Exploring with Anxiety This week, I took on the challenge of going to a new, public place by myself. If you struggle with doing things outside of your home by yourself, this post is for you. I want to share with you my experience visiting Reiman Gardens, a beautiful place with a butterfly garden and…
The Accomplishment Jar
The Accomplishment Jar Whether you’ve been around the community for a while or you’re just finding me for the first time, it’s pretty easy to see I struggle to feel like I am doing enough, pretty much in any context. It is really paralyzing for me because it then keeps me from starting new projects,…
12 Gift Ideas for Promoting Mental Health and Wellness
12 Gift Ideas for Promoting Mental Health and Wellness Are you looking for a gift that will help support and inspire mental health and wellness? Gifting something focused on promoting mental health is a great way to support your loved one. It’s important to remember that everyone has their own preferences. You don’t want to…
Peer Support Specialist: Why did I become one?
Peer Support Specialist: Why did I choose to become one? Peer Support Specialist? Who is that? What do they do? How does someone become a Peer Support Specialist? Why would someone become a Peer Support Specialist? In this article, we will explore the who they are and what they do, how they’re different from a…
How does that make you feel?
How Does That Make You Feel? Growing up, I remember seeing therapy or psychiatry or whatever it was, portrayed as someone lying on a couch next to a therapist and the therapist asks, “and how does that make you feel?” every time. Every scene. I feel like I remember it being teased, mocked, and imitated in a…