Samantha Farmer, LPC

01/25/2026

Self care isn't selfish nor indulgent. True self care integrates all parts of health - spiritual, emotional, physical, and relational. When one part is neglected, the others are affected.
Caring for yourself is not separate from your values; it's how you live them out. You'll be more connected to your Higher Power, yourself, and others - this is far from selfish.

01/12/2026

When the world feels chaotic and heavy, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed, powerless, and maybe even hopeless.
We can’t control the world around us, but we can choose how we show up in the world.
Remember the ripple effect and think on the characteristics that you value – kindness, empathy, integrity, humility, self-awareness – and work on cultivating those in yourself.
Collective change starts when we are willing to do our own work, heal, and regulate our nervous systems.
This change will ripple out into our relationships and our communities.
The most powerful response to chaos isn’t being able to fix everything, it’s being a person who is able to be grounded and respond with clarity and compassion.

01/03/2026

If new goals or resolutions feel too big right now, there’s a reason. Nature has a rhythm. Winter is meant to be a season of rest, nourishment, connection, and gentle preparation. Let the seasons be your guide. Care for yourself now, and "spring" into action when it truly makes sense. 🤍

01/01/2026

You’re not broken.
You adapted to keep yourself safe.
When you’re ready, you can learn to listen to your body again 🤍

12/27/2025

Do you feel like you just got through this season with your partner or did you actually grow closer? I love these questions you can use to check in on what went well and what you can grow for the next holiday season. ❤️😊

12/18/2025

The holidays may bring joy, grief, or both.
Let yourself feel it all—that’s how healing happens. 💙

12/11/2025

12/09/2025

When I have a longer break between sessions, this is what I do. Sit on the floor, eat my lunch, do some stretches, catch up on the business side of stuff, journal, and plan. Self care is all the things that we know we’ll thank ourselves for later on, whether that’s later today, tomorrow, next week, or next year. How are you taking care of yourself this season?

12/02/2025

There’s so much misunderstanding about codependency. One of the best things you can do for your relationships, including your relationship with yourself, is learning about codependency and healing from the wounds that brought on your codependency.

Some risk factors of codependency include: Childhood trauma, neglect, or abuse
Emotionally restrictive parental figures
Family history of substance abuse
Unmanaged trauma
Chronic stress
Attachment issues as a child or young adult
History of domestic abuse
Chronic health issues or mental health disorders
Active substance abuse

Codependency is often misunderstood. Learn what it is--and what it isn't.

https://www.livewellwithsharonmartin.com/what-is-codependency/

11/29/2025

The holidays can be stressful but they don’t have to be!

11/11/2025

Safety lives in connection ✨ e.l.e.n.m.a.r.i.e

09/30/2025

Gratitude is a practice that can help rewire the neural pathways in your brain to automatically think more positively. Here’s a great journal prompt calendar for the month of October 🎃🍂🍁