Tag: grief
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Don’t Quit in the Pit
In times of the deep pit dwelling, it is hard to see light. The walls are dark. Isolation is the dreaded retreat, but it brings comfort to those who struggle with depression. The mind is the enemy, emotions are a confusing labyrinth, and loneliness is the best answer because understanding is hard to find.
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Hearing the Heartbeat of Florida: A Letter to Our Community
Body, Mind, & Spirit / October 23, 2024 by JENNIFER GOODSON, MA, LMHC These last several weeks have been an excess of emotions for all of us. I would be remiss to write about something else and ignore the tugging at my heart. I hope you hear the heartbeat of a fellow Floridan, professional therapist, business owner,…
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The Power of Rejection
We all have felt rejection at some point in our lives, and if not, well, we are not being very truthful now, are we?
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Trauma Does Not Discriminate
“We must stay busy – let’s not slow down or quit. Because if we do, we won’t be able to handle the silence. We won’t be able to keep our minds off the incident that follows us. Remaining distracted keeps the demons away. The more we can keep away the intruding thoughts and repetitive flashbacks,…
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Navigating the Emotional Rollercoaster of Caring for Aging Parents
We may find ourselves unprepared for the flood of emotions that we experience as we watch our parents’ health decline. The range of emotions can be overwhelming, from intense feelings that leave us gasping for air to nostalgic memories that bring a smile to our faces.
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Compassion Fatigue the Covert Enemy
Compassion fatigue sneaks up in a stealth-like manner – blindsiding those it encounters. It is not kind and does not have a preference of whom it drains.
Real Talk with Jenn 