Soulful Serenity Ja

08/12/2025

What Caribbean Mental Wellness Really You grew up where mental health was a whisper, not a conversation.
In the Caribbean, we learned to be strong… sometimes too strong.
We laugh through pain, work through burnout, and call trauma ‘just life.’
But now is the time to stop pretending!
Your mind deserves rest. Your heart deserves care and safety.
And seeking help? That’s strength… Caribbean strength.”
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05/12/2025

You are worth it!

27/11/2025

Let’s Talk About Survivor’s Guilt
After Hurricane Melissa, many of us are quietly carrying a heavy emotion we don’t often talk about: survivor’s guilt.
It sounds like:
“Why was my home spared when others lost everything?”
“Why am I okay when my neighbor is still suffering?”
“Why do I feel guilty for being relieved?”
Survivor’s guilt is real.
It shows up as anxiety, sadness, overthinking, or feeling undeserving of safety or blessings.
It can make healing feel confusing… even when you know you didn’t cause the storm.
But hear this:
Your survival is not something to apologize for.
It’s something to understand, process, and grow through—with support, not shame.
💛 Tonight, I’ll be on Kool FM Jamaica diving deep into this conversation — why survivor’s guilt happens, how it affects the mind and body, and how we can start healing together.
👉 Join me tonight on Kool FM Jamaica.
You don’t have to carry this alone.
Let’s talk. Let’s heal. Let’s rise — together

27/11/2025

The Psychological Impact of Hurricane Melissa

Hurricane Melissa didn’t just shake our homes—
it shook our nervous systems, our sense of safety, and the emotional balance we rely on to feel grounded.

Many people across Jamaica are now experiencing:
• Sleeplessness or nightmares
• Irritability or emotional overwhelm
• Feeling numb, drained, or disconnected
• Anxiety every time it rains or the wind blows
• Mental fatigue from trying to rebuild while still in shock
• Survivor’s guilt — “Why did I survive when others lost so much?”

These reactions are normal, but they are also signs that the mind and body are still in survival mode.
Trauma—especially from natural disasters—can sit silently in the body long after the storm has passed.
And many of us are carrying more than we’re saying.

But hear this:
You don’t have to rebuild your mind alone.
Healing is possible with the right support, the right tools, and a safe space to process what you’ve been through.

✨ If you or someone you know is feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck after Hurricane Melissa, I’m offering therapeutic support sessions to help you stabilize, reset, and start healing.
Your mental health matters just as much as your home.

Click the link below or send me a message to book a session.
Let’s rebuild you too.

Professional Therapy and Wellness Center.

24/11/2025

and YOU DID IT

23/11/2025

To offer some added support during this difficult season, I am extending a 20% discount on all sessions for the month of December using the code CLIENT20. My hope is that this makes it a little easier to access the care you need as we navigate this period of rebuilding and recovery after hurricane Melissa.

Professional Therapy and Wellness Center. 🧡 About Dawn Dawn Smith, is a Licensed Psychologist, international speaker, and the founder of Soulful Serenity JA. With years of experience in both clinica

07/11/2025

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06/11/2025

Thank you all for your love, prayers, and support as we continue to rebuild our lives here in Jamaica after the hurricane. It has been a challenging time, and as you can imagine, the mental wellness of our communities—especially our children and teachers—has been deeply affected. 💔
In response, I’ve been volunteering my time to provide free psychosocial therapy sessions at primary schools across the island. These sessions offer a safe space for students and teachers to express their feelings, process what they’ve been through, and begin the journey of emotional healing. Together we will RISE!

05/11/2025

This is the work of a grade 5 student at a psychosocial session today. It has been a challenging time, and as you can imagine, the mental wellness of our communities—especially our children and teachers—has been deeply affected. Together we will rebuild Jamaica.

04/11/2025

Hurricane Melissa destroyed my farm, but not my purpose. Join me in restoring the farm— a therapeutic retreat where the earth heals, the soul rises, and community finds renewal.

In addition, teachers not only carry their own stress but often the emotional weight of their students too. Mental wellness activities can help them decompress, process emotions, and rebuild emotional resilience. This is why i have been volunteering at various promary schools to offer free theray seasion with teachers and students.

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Soulful Serenity JA is a wellness space in St. Catherine, Jamaica offering therapy, retreats, and healing workshops. Available for speaking & mental health events.

04/11/2025

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