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Over the winter break, I read a book about rest called Rest Is Resistance. Y’all the author told no lies, not a single one. After reading...

Happy New Year! It’s 2024, and the beginning of this year feels refreshing. One thing that fascinates me about healing is that there is...

Embracing the winter season and cultivating positive energy during this time can contribute to a sense of well-being and joy. Here are...

The holiday season can be a joyful time for many, but it can also pose unique challenges for members of the queer community . It’s...

Can I be real with y’all? Therapy for one hour once a week is not enough to heal . Any seasoned trauma or integrative therapist knows...

Revitalizing Inner Self Essence is an integrative trauma-focused practice. One part of an integrative approach includes discussing ...

In a previous blog, we discussed the impact of discrimination and stigma within the coming out process for LGBTQ folks . As we discuss...

If you’ve been to this blog before then you know Revitalizing Inner Self Essence is owned by a black queer therapist . As a black queer...

Black Women’s Unfiltered Reality This blog post is not going to be wrapped in a bow. If you’re looking for that while talking about the...

I’ve been thinking about something lately. In fact, I’ve been thinking deeply about healing for Black LGBTQ folks. Many Black LGBTQ+...

If you’ve been here before, you may have seen previous posts on EMDR therapy. Eye Movement Desensitization Therapy (EMDR) is a popular...

Y’all, when I started my path of becoming a trauma therapist , I wasn’t quite sure what this ride would entail. All I knew was that the...

I love training as a trauma-informed mind-body-trained consultant, trainer, and presenter . I’m not just saying that because it’s me. As...

My Journey to Trauma Consulting, Trauma Training, and Trauma-Informed Presenting As a trauma therapist consulting, training, and...

As a  trauma therapist , I know that trauma is complex. For many  trauma survivors , there is no such thing as “one and done.” A trauma...

<p>As I type this, winter has begun, and I am looking out of a window. I see the sun shining, a blue sky, waves in a lake, and trees swaying out of this window. This moment is a reminder of the adjustments each season brings. It&#8217;s interesting how the mind and body are often resistant [&hellip;]</p>

Now, y’all know Mind-Body Medicine skills are my jam. I use Mind-Body Medicine practices in my self-care routine. But, if I am being...

If  you’ve done some research on healing from trauma, you’ve likely heard of a practice called EMDR . EMDR is an abbreviation for Eye...

During my childhood, I never went to therapy but had many therapists. Therapy in the Black community is often frowned upon. If you’re...

The word trauma is something many of us hear often. We hear these discussions and nod our heads, but do we really understand trauma? When...