Part Two: Distress Tolerance for the Holidays  In Part One of “Distress Tolerance for the Holidays” blog, details were shared on how each individual can map out their own autonomic nervous system, and the value of doing so. In assuming that you’ve read part one and have done the exercise, you’re likely wondering “Now, what? […]

As we know it, the holidays can bring about complex emotions and sensations for any and every human being out there. This season, one of the ways in which I’ve supported clients has been in aiding them to map out their autonomic nervous system through exploration of what activates each state. As well as taking […]

If you’ve ever experienced the satisfaction of solving a difficult problem or finding an answer that felt like it was buried under so many rocks that you were close to giving up when you found it, you’ve likely encountered how gratifying productivity can be. Successful productivity can really rock our worlds in a good way. […]

Recently, I watched the episode of This Is Us, titled “The Little Island Girl,” and I found it to be such a mirror into the lives of black women, into my life as an Afro-Caribbean woman. This episode depicted the black woman’s journey when facing life transitions. While all paths aren’t the same, there are […]

There are many suggestions given with good intentions on how to tackle the overwhelm of emotions and expectations faced on Valentine’s Day. Yet, what happens on the days following Valentine’s Day? What initially started as enthusiasm or hope on how to extend love to self and others for the day, can later be met by […]