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Welcome to your Wellness Journey! Sara Gibson, LCSW~M.Ed.~RYT-200~INN Coach

Heart Mind Wellness utilizes an integrated, holistic approach to healing the body, mind, and soul through therapy, workshops and groups, yoga, expressive arts, and more!

02/07/2026

I’ve seen a lot of buzz recently amongst colleagues debating the place of politics in therapy. Here’s where I stand: I will never impose my beliefs or values on my clients HOWEVER I will not stay silent about my Social Work Code of Ethics, personal & professional values.
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I am a clinical social worker. I am an advocate for the oppressed and vulnerable. I stand up for human rights and against inhumane practices. Silence is complicit and violence.
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The idea of a blank slate therapist is rooted in white colonialism and patriarchy. The blank slate is a denial of our humanity. I work so hard with my own nervous system to embody the most authentic version of myself and that old paradigm has not one ounce of authenticity.
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And you know what? I have chosen to build my own practice and business. I referred a client out because he could not stop using racial & ethnic slurs in my office despite addressing it. I referred out another for using homophobic & transphobic language. You want to work on those biases & judgments? Please, I am happy to help. But I will not tolerate it used flippantly in my place of business or personal life.
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Will I lose clients or followers posting like this? Maybe. But I know the ones will stay that share the same LOVE and sacred respect. There is no place for violence in therapy, holistic, wellness, indigenous practices & ritual. So if you feel that sense of collective grief & sacred rage, know that I SEE YOU. I am with you. We will rise up together.

02/04/2026

Winter can be tough. Who’s feeling the toll of the colder shorter days snd lack of sun? I know I am.
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When I was younger, I never understood why I would get so down in the winter, why the depression would rear its ugly head. Why everything felt harder.
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As much as I honor following the cyclical nature of our seasons, I know what I experience every winter is a little extra. If you experience S.A.D., the winter blues, or whatever you want to call it this time of year, know that there’s ways to combat it and help it.
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Some people choose medication and there’s absolutely nothing wrong with that. There are other things that can help. (And please remember to consult your therapist, psychiatrist, or doctor for individualized help). Here’s my winter blues toolbox:
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1. I stay consistent with therapy. Every week or 2 weeks. She holds me accountable and I feel safe with her.
2. I supplement with other wellness modalities, especially the flowpresso with
3. I use Red Light Therapy and prefer the lamp
4. I eat well, especially root veggies & hearty soups
5. I try to get outside atleast once a day
6. Movement movement movement! Especially dance, brisk walks, and stretching.
7. I practice mindfulness daily.
8. I take my supplements-especially Vit D, Magnesium, Probiotics, B12, Omegas. And I microdose 🍄‍🟫 .co
9. As often as I want to be a hermit, I make sure to be a little social

What other things help you this time of year?
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01/15/2026

If the world feels heavy, you are not alone. If the stress feels overwhelming, you are not alone. If you feel lost, scared, depressed, anxious, grief, you are not alone. It can feel lonely in a healing journey.
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I think back to the time I was healing from the trauma in my first marriage. I think back to the grief cloud after my mother passed. Whether is something deeply personal or you are feeling the collective pain, it’s important to remember that you can also experience joy.
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Notice the joy in the briefest of moments. That is resourcing and good care for your Soul. Back in the 90s there were these series of books Chicken Soup for the Soul. Anyone remember those? It would be short stories, thoughts, poetry, that was supposed to be a balm for the tender heart. A brief moment of connection, love, or joy.
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Allow space and awareness for these brief moments. They are just as important as the trauma work. It is trauma work. It is part of the healing process.
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I spent this morning watching some short videos of baby animals doing zoomies. It brought me such joy and smiles. What has brought you joy in the past day?
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01/06/2026

Today marks 3 years since my mother’s passing. I feel so fortunate to have had such a meaningful and close connection with my mother. I know not every mother & daughter do. We were 2 peas in a pod. We understood one another. It was as if there was an unspoken language between us. We could tap into each other’s creativity. If we went more than a few days without talking, it was odd.
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My mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease. It truly is the longest goodbye. I watched my mother fade away before my eyes. It was heartbreaking. The disease took her from me too early. My grief has been profound. Here’s something I have learned about grief over the past few years:
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❤️‍🩹 Grief never leaves. Some days it feels heavier. Some days it feels lighter.
❤️‍🩹 You learn to grow around the grief. It becomes part of your being.
❤️‍🩹 Grief becomes fuel to live and to love more deeply and fully in this brief time we have in this life.
❤️‍🩹 Grief comes in waves. When I feel it, I surf the wave, and give it the space to honor the loss and love.
❤️‍🩹 Profound Grief is transformative. I have more awareness of who I am and what I live for.
❤️‍🩹 Joy and Sorrow can and will often coexist.
❤️‍🩹 Spirit and Soul lives on in some way. We can weave the spirit of those we have lost into our daily lives. Soul can visit.
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Today I honor my Mama. I hold her in my heart. I shall knit and weave her spirit into my creations. I will bundle up and go shelling for her. Today I remember and love.

12/02/2025

Are you wintering? Every December, every year, this becomes a theme in my practice. I see so many clients grappling with societal expectations to keep the hustle going vs. what our bodies desire as the days get colder and the nights get longer.
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It is okay to want to go inward this time of year. Use this time for introspection. Sometimes the process is uncomfortable. It often is. It’s okay to slow down and get cozy. It is okay to say “no” to too many social engagements.
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I love Katherine May’s book, Wintering. There is a wisdom within that dan emerge during this time. With many of my clients, we discuss ways to support wintering, not to combat it. How are ways that you support your wintering?
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Also, there is a difference between wintering and Seasonal Affective Disorder (Depression) that can emerge for some folx during this season. It is important for you to speak with your therapist or a professional to discern between the two.
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11/23/2025

It’s been a minute since a more formal introduction to myself and my practice. Here’s a wee bit about me. What can you relate to? What else do you want to know? Thanks for being here!
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11/19/2025

The New Moon in Scorpio is upon us. To me, it feels like a return to Home (🌑 sign in Scorpio here 🙋‍♀️). It’s a chance to go within, embrace introspection, confront the shadows.
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Shadow work is not a new concept. We have seen this depicted in some of the most ancient sacred sites around the world. There is a gift in working with the Shadows. So much of us, we have hidden for safety, acceptance, belonging, to survive.
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Life is not all Love & Light. Shadow work is an integral part of Therapy and our Soul’s Journey. It can be simultaneously gut wrenching and liberating. It is an honoring of all aspects and parts of ourselves.
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What is your relationship with shadow work?
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11/04/2025

As it starts to get cooler and we prepare for the winter months to come, a gentle reminder that it is okay to experience wintering and cocooning. We are meant to slow down, to take time to reflect, to stay in and stay cozy.
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For some people though, the colder months and less sun, can be super challenging. Is it for you? There are lots of ways to help yourself through the colder months.
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I personally, start to take inventory of some of these practices this time of year in preparation to establish a healthy routine for the winter to support my well-being. What are some tips you could add to the list?
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11/01/2025

Inspirational Posts from October. ✨🍁🧚‍♂️
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I do not claim any of this art or posts as my own. If you are interested in the original accounts, please DM and I will provide.
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10/31/2025

Many Samhain Blessings to you. Samhain is a Celtic Holiday. It is the marking of the end of the Wheel of the Year. The Celtic Wheel of the Year follows the seasons and is guided by nature.
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This is a time when the leaves fall. The Earth in many areas prepares to hibernate, for dormancy. We can learn from the land. This is a time to reflect on the past year. What are you still holding onto that you can let go? What are you hiding from?
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The Veil between realms is thin now. This is a time to honor those whom have come before us. To explore the shadows and glimmers from our ancestors. To learn, reflect, and grow. A time of shadow work within ourselves.
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10/29/2025

Perspective: it’s easy to lose it. It’s easy to get stuck in the day to day grind. To hyperfixate. And whenever I find myself there, I know what it will lead to-increased stress, anxiety, dysregulation of my body, and eventually sickness.
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I know that I have to zoom out, take in the vastness of my Soul’s landscape, to truly gain clarity in my perspective. I love vistas like this one. To peer upon the millions of years of mountains, rivers, valleys. It is a reminder that I am connected and part of something much greater.
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I find that in my sessions with clients. It’s easy to get in the weeds, to have tunnel vision, to hyperfixate. Especially in what often feels like a world gone mad. And there’s a reason for the activation of the nervous system. We have our danger antennas for a reason. They serve to protect us.
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But for solution and clarity, we also have to have creative thought and embodiment.
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I love this time of year. Celebrating Samhain, shedding what no longer serves me in preparation for the new Wheel of the Year. Honoring my ancestors and listening to their wisdom. It’s a reminder as the days get colder and shorter that I am not alone. We are all connected.
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10/13/2025

“We need to be still and let love discover us.” ~John O’Donohue
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I am still integrating all that I experienced and learned during my trip to Ireland and Wales. To say that it changed my life is an understatement. The land, the spirit, the connection touched my Soul and nourished in ways I still have yet to understand.
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I am reminded of the importance of ritual, to create the sacred practices in my daily life, to tend to the earth, to tend to my ancestors. There is so much wisdom in circle and community. There has been so much wisdom in our ancestors. We don’t have to do this alone.
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Be Present. Be Here Now. Listen to the Soul Speak.
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