Words of Love Counseling, LLC

03/01/2022

First, I LOVE and the spin they put on the story.
Second, they’re right! You can miss something, someone, some place that’s not good for you, but it doesn’t mean you have to return to it. Missing something and knowing it’s not for you can happen at the same time!
Acknowledge those feelings and where they come from and then remind yourself of your growth and where you came from!

02/06/2022

I’m absolutely sure this is how some of my clients feel on a weekly basis 😂.
Therapy doesn’t always feel good. In fact, sometimes it may feel worse before it feels better!
The good thing is that we’re there with you as you take those difficult but important steps along your journey.
isn’t always easy and doesn’t always feel good.

12/13/2021

We often have expectations of every person that has a place in our lives. When they don’t fulfill our expectations we are left with disappointment, frustration and anger.
Sometimes we have to realize that we expect too much of some people without realizing that they may not have the tools, capacity and/or desire to fill the role we want them to.
Letting go of these expectations can allow us to make room for someone that can fulfill that role in our lives. It also leaves opportunities for us to end something toxic or allows for flexibility for that individual to fulfill a different role for us.

11/22/2021

10/29/2021

~Resilience - an increased capacity to handle stress and bounce back after difficult or traumatic life experiences.~

A few months ago, a delivery driver left a package on my doorstep and knocked over my precious plant babies! 🤬
This caused a lot of trauma and damage resulting in many of the leaves breaking off. I was HOT!
After getting over my anger, I decided to nurture what remained, taking extra care to water and expose them to the sun.
To my surprise, one day I noticed that my plant baby was sprouting new leaves in the same place that had been destroyed.
This was so inspirational to me! It reminded me of the importance of resilience. Yes, we may experience trauma and hardship. In those times it is even more important to pour into yourself! Allow others to support you, practice self care, take in the necessary nutrients (physically, emotionally and mentally) and you will begin to grow again! Will you still have the scars? Yes, but within those scars lies character, uniqueness and a beautiful story!

09/26/2021

A few days ago, a client and I were discussing how to recognize red flags and we landed on this question. Often times we make decisions based on our “intuition” but is our intuition influenced by our past experiences and traumas?

We never landed on an answer to this question…

What do you guys think?

08/23/2021

This is such an important convo to have! We often miss (ignore) the red flags 🚩 until it’s too late to get out without a fight! Pay attention to yourself and prioritize your needs. This includes communicating boundaries early on, taking your time and building a culture of trust within your relationship.

07/05/2021

It’s time to forgive that version of yourself!

06/16/2021

What a great illustration about how trauma can affect our interaction with the world. Take some time to address those wounds and get them off your back!

04/24/2021

Who did you let take the wheel for you today?

04/10/2021

Give yourself a break!

01/01/2021