Cheryl E. Lawson, LCMHC

03/24/2026

Happy Wellness week to all my First Responders!

🚨 First Responder Wellness Week | March 23–27, 2026

This week is more than recognition—
it’s a reminder.

A reminder that behind every uniform is a person.
A person who shows up on someone else’s worst day… again and again.

And while we often call first responders “heroes,”
we don’t always make space for what that role costs them.

🧠 The weight they carry
💔 The calls that stay with them
🛑 The culture that sometimes tells them to stay silent

This week, let’s do more than say thank you.
Let’s commit to:
✔️ Supporting mental health as much as physical safety
✔️ Creating environments where asking for help is safe
✔️ Leading with awareness, not stigma
✔️ Prioritizing wellness before crisis

Because supporting first responders means more than honoring what they do—
👉 it means caring for who they are.

To every EMT, firefighter, law enforcement officer, dispatcher, and support professional—
we see you, we value you, and your wellness matters.

02/19/2026

Woohooo!! Excited that Julie will be back in my office, no longer as an intern but as a colleague! First Responders and Military specialist like me, she’s got immediate openings.

Julie Mattice, Pre-Licensed Professional, Burlington, NC, 27215, (336) 850-5839, I specialize in working with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and PTSD. Many of my clients seek relief from overwhelming emotions, intrusive thoughts, and the challenges of daily life. They want to reg...

02/13/2026

Proud to be a Yoga For First Responders®️ Instructor!!

02/06/2026

Where are you—right now?

Not where you should be.
Not where you used to be.
Not where you think everyone else is.

Just… where you are today.

This continuum isn’t a diagnosis or a character judgment. It’s a snapshot of how prolonged exposure to stress, trauma, sleep disruption, and moral weight shows up in the body and mind.

You can move back and forth on this scale.
You can be high-functioning and injured at the same time.
And needing support doesn’t mean you’re weak—it means your nervous system has been doing its job for too long without relief.

If you’re in Ready → protect it.
If you’re Reacting → intervene early.
If you’re Injured → care is treatment, not failure.
If you’re Critical → this is an emergency, and you deserve help now.

The most important question isn’t “What’s wrong with me?”
It’s “What do I need at this point on the continuum?”

Movement toward the left is possible—and you don’t have to do it alone.

01/10/2026

💙🚔 Happy 2026 Law Enforcement Appreciation Day! 🚔💙

The North Carolina Fraternal Order of Police would like to wish all of the brave men and women of law enforcement a very happy 2026 Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. We are extremely grateful for the dedicated professionals who serve their communities with honor, integrity, and professionalism every single day.

Thank you for everything you do—your service does not go unnoticed. Please continue to stay safe out there. 🇺🇸👮‍♂️👮‍♀️

💙🚓

01/06/2026

12/13/2025

Practicing my teaching of the lecture part of Yoga For First Responders®️! Cant wait to finish soon and get these classes rolling!! Burlington Police Department-NC Burlington Fire, NC Yoga For First Responders

12/10/2025

Veterans and first responders!

All experience levels welcome
Learn from experienced horse people
Learn with other veterans and first responders

Some of the therapeutic benefits of good horsemanship:

Learn to regulate emotional and physical energy
Promote a quiet mind
Lessen tension related physical pain
Improved sleep
Build confidence, leadership, observational skills
A sense of accomplishment and community as you learn with others

12/03/2025

The Austin Police Department praised the officer's resilience and highlighted department initiatives aimed at helping officers deal with traumatic incidents

12/02/2025

I just got back from an amazing conference in New Orleans by Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.) and one of the sessions I attended was all about stoicism to help deal with the negativity and daily challenges that Law Enforcement face. This quote sums up a lot of it! This is a great reminder for us all. And remember I’m here to help you learn how to change your mindset.

YOU always have the power, remember that.

- Mother Goose

12/02/2025

10/04/2025

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Come hear Kevin sing live today! This evening at 6 at the American Legion! Benefiting the Team Alpha team to start our mission helping first responders! Amazing local talent Kristy Wilkins starts at 4!

When Those Sirens Are Gone From what was once a simple song performed by paramedic/firefighter Kevin Davison in his living room quickly became a giant anthem...