Rising Above Counseling

04/01/2020

Most all of us experience codependency on some level. A few ways to increase our own feelings of self-worth: Prioritize SELF-LOVE. TRUST your own instincts. Do not own the choices made by others. 💜💜

03/30/2020

If you’ve spent time in my office, you’ve definitely heard me talk about allowing space for more than one FEEL at a time. You do NOT need to pick one. There is plenty of space to feel both the GRIEF and the GRATITUDE. I would argue it’s the healthier approach. I encourage each of you to take a moment to pause and ask yourself, “In this moment, what am I grieving and what am I grateful for?” Thinking about so many of you & sending all my care!

03/28/2020

Self Care may be looking different these days, but it’s more important than ever. It doesn’t need to be grand, but I encourage each of you to make it a priority. We’re only as good to our people, as we are ourselves. Tea. Bath. Walk. Less Social Media. Phone a Friend. Deep Breaths. Walk. Prayer. Read. Ice Cream. Salad.

03/25/2020

Because is currently my love language :). Hope this sends LOVE & encouragement your way! Take care of YOU today! Trust in YOUR decisions.

03/22/2020

03/20/2020

Whether you’re a stay at home MAMA that’s lost her few daily moments to self or a working MAMA now wearing her two hats at the same time, please be kind to yourself. Give yourself permission to make daily decisions. You don’t need a grand plan. You do not need to “seize the opportunity” and raise your own bar. Continue being true to the MAMA that YOU ALONE have always been made to be.

03/18/2020

Please be extra kind & gentle to yourself during this time. Remember, that your best is all you have to give. And chances are-your best looks different from anyone else’s. You can’t do more than that. Carry with you all the GRACE. GRACE for yourself. GRACE for your partner. GRACE for your littles. GRACE for your coworkers. GRACE. Allow yourself to be ENOUGH and in a time where distancing is essential, I encourage each of you to reach out & ask for the help you need.

03/11/2020

It’s so easy to think we will prioritize ourselves at some later date. I encourage you to stop waiting for the perfect time. It likely will never come. The demands on you will forever be there. It’s up to YOU to prioritize YOU! Ladies, YOU ARE WORTH IT! Make yourself a priority today! I promise-your future self will thank you 💜.

03/03/2020

I haven’t posted in a while, so I thought I’d reintroduce myself! I’m Heather DeBono, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, on a mission to empower women to live THEIR best life! I have the honor & privilege of journeying alongside BRAVE individuals who are willing to face whatever it is that has caused them to feel lost, stuck, hopeless and alone. I absolutely LOVE what I do & am beyond grateful to be doing it! Outside of my office, you’ll find me chasing after two wild boys, often on the side of a sports field :). Wishing each of you a fabulous day!

09/09/2019

This is a GREAT read! In today’s world, and probably to some degree-a forever issue, there is so much focus on accomplishing & succeeding (which are WONDERFUL things!), but if that’s truly our focus, I fear we’ll miss our PURPOSE. In what ways are you being intentional about living out & installing your values?! My guess is you’re already doing this in more areas than you realize. My big guy always corrects me when I use only a male or female pronoun. He has lived a whopping six years soaking in the value that the playing field of life is equal regardless of gender. And it warms this MAMA’s heart every. single. time.

Through my decades of experience as a mother, grandmother and educator, I've identified several fundamental values that help our kids achieve success. One of them is kindness — and it's something I often see parents fail to teach their kids.

08/27/2019

If you haven’t read Wolfpack, by , you are missing out! Find your tribe! Be grateful for the passes you’ve received in this life & without hesitation, keep passing!

08/22/2019