Moving NOLA Forward, LLC

Moving NOLA Forward, LLC Moving NOLA Forward provides in-person and telehealth counseling for adults in Louisiana.

Something new next to the candy dish. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim.
12/03/2025

Something new next to the candy dish. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim.

It sounds so simple! It IS simple but that doesn’t mean it’s always easy. Emotions are a byproduct of what we think and ...
11/10/2025

It sounds so simple! It IS simple but that doesn’t mean it’s always easy. Emotions are a byproduct of what we think and what we do. Yes, outside forces can influence our emotional experiences (structural inequality, abuse, mental health symptoms) however we can still make intentional choices to engage in positive behaviors like connecting with ourselves or those around us. In fact those connections strengthen our resilience to deal with the large things we are still working to change. So what can you do today to build your next positive experience?

Mindfulness takes practice. Just 5-10 minutes on a regular basis can help you increase your ability to remain grounded d...
11/03/2025

Mindfulness takes practice. Just 5-10 minutes on a regular basis can help you increase your ability to remain grounded during difficult moments. Remember to fully engage your senses and don’t rush the practice. If judgement, anxiety, distressing thoughts, or distractions occur, don’t stress and gently turn your attention back to the sensation of your feet touching the earth. Give it a try the next time you have a quick break in your day!

Should I stay or should I go? It can be a hard question for those of us who grew up without knowing what a healthy relat...
08/07/2023

Should I stay or should I go? It can be a hard question for those of us who grew up without knowing what a healthy relationship looks like. Trust, respect, and mutual benefit are foundational aspects of any healthy relationship.
Ask yourself:
Do you trust that the other person is honest and there for you when you need them?
Do they respect and value you with all of your unique experiences and perspectives?
Is there a balance, or mutual benefit, in the give and take of energy in your connection?

If the answer is no then it may be time to let this person go from your life or put as much distance between you as is possible. You deserve healthy connections with others that prioritize respect, reciprocity, and trust.

When we're stressed it is easy to go to our default behaviors to deal with it (drinking, impulse shopping, losing oursel...
07/18/2023

When we're stressed it is easy to go to our default behaviors to deal with it (drinking, impulse shopping, losing ourselves down social media rabbit holes, etc.). Often these defaults are not the healthiest long-term coping strategies and they add to our troubles over time. Use this coping card as a way to remind yourself of alternate actions you can take in the moment to decrease the intensity of your distress.

Want a quick way to regulate and ground yourself when anxiety starts to take over? Use this easy exercise to sync your i...
06/27/2023

Want a quick way to regulate and ground yourself when anxiety starts to take over? Use this easy exercise to sync your inhalation and exhalations with the movement of your finger. You can also share this with your favorite kiddo

Why so much talk about boundaries?! Many of us grew up in situations where we were taught our needs weren't important. W...
05/15/2023

Why so much talk about boundaries?! Many of us grew up in situations where we were taught our needs weren't important. We didn't learn how to identify or ask for what we needed. As adults we have to do the important work of learning to effectively advocate for ourselves.

When we identify our defenses we give ourselves opportunity to create change and address underlying issues. It can be ha...
04/11/2023

When we identify our defenses we give ourselves opportunity to create change and address underlying issues. It can be hard to be honest with ourselves about aspects of our lives that no longer serve us. The use of curiosity and self-compassion can help us understand and start to manage our pain in a way that stops causing damage to our lives in the long-term. What defenses are you thinking of giving up?

Sometimes our lives feel hard and overwhelming - it's difficult to know where to focus our change efforts. When circumst...
03/27/2023

Sometimes our lives feel hard and overwhelming - it's difficult to know where to focus our change efforts. When circumstances feel like they are too much for us to tackle it may help to switch your focus to something more manageable. Try working to change your thoughts about yourself in small ways. Practice listing your positive qualities and referring back to your list whenever life feels like A LOT. Will it fix the big issues in your life? No but it may help shift your mindset enough to make those big issues feel slightly less challenging. What do you have to lose by giving it a try?

The way we talk to ourselves matters! Negative self-talk and negative feelings about ourselves can lead to unhealthy cop...
03/13/2023

The way we talk to ourselves matters! Negative self-talk and negative feelings about ourselves can lead to unhealthy coping styles or people-pleasing. When we change the way we talk to ourselves we can shift our thoughts to ones of greater understanding and compassion for our struggles. If being harsh on yourself was going to be an effective long-term strategy then it would have worked already - why not try being kind to yourself instead?

Sleep is crucial to our wellbeing. None of us function optimally without it. One of the best ways to ensure quality slee...
03/06/2023

Sleep is crucial to our wellbeing. None of us function optimally without it. One of the best ways to ensure quality sleep is to establish a consistent sleep schedule and routine. To be effective we need to use this routine nightly and maintain it over the long run (to the best of our ability, yes sometimes life is going to get in the way, just get back to it as soon as you can). Use this as an opportunity to experiment to see what unique combination of soothing activities are best at helping you fall asleep.
Chamomile tea? Restorative yoga? Progressive muscle relaxation? Reading? Warm bath? Journaling? Snuggling with your pet? What works for you?

Sometimes we develop ways to cope with stress that aren't healthy - usually these skills are an attempt to avoid stress-...
02/27/2023

Sometimes we develop ways to cope with stress that aren't healthy - usually these skills are an attempt to avoid stress-inducing triggers rather than skills to tolerate negative emotions until they pass. Often when we rely on these unhealthy skills we end up creating further problems for ourselves. At other times we may push ourselves to do stressful things and then try to soothe ourselves by engaging in behaviors that provide rapid (but ultimately short-term and ineffective) relief. By becoming more aware of our unhealthy coping skills we can start to make different choices when faced with a stressful situation. Use these prompts to start thinking about unhealthy, ineffective, or short-term ways you deal with stress.

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State Street Drive
New Orleans, LA
70125

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm

Telephone

+15042989690

Website

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