Veronica Z. Herrera - Counseling & Coaching

07/09/2024

Happy to share the website of my new counseling practice FlowToBe Psychotherapy & Coaching.

Genuinely, I am a people advocate. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, Associate (LPC-A, supervised by Anne Hardegree, LPC-S) in the state of Texas; an executive consultant, and coach. 

03/19/2024

There is pathology (or disorder) when our nervous system is chronically unbalanced, when it is too hard to complete tasks or meet objectives; when we struggle too much for too long time. Mental states are present with a variety of intensities. Not every debilitated emotional or behavioral state represents a mental pathology. Several elements must be taken into consideration to responsibly diagnose an illness. Many people experiencing some level of mental instability do present with minor or moderate conditions, not disorders. According to the WHO, “a mental disorder is characterized by a clinically significant disturbance in an individual’s cognition, emotional regulation, or behaviour. It is usually associated with distress or impairment in important areas of functioning." https://buff.ly/3y8Ialu

03/15/2024

In 2021, an estimated 57.8 million adults (22.8%) aged 18 or older in the United States presented with any (mild to moderate) condition. Mental Illness - National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) (nih.gov) In 2019, 1 in every 8 people, or 970 million people around the world were living with a mental disorder, with anxiety and depressive disorders the most common. mental health disorders statistics worldwide - Search (bing.com)

03/14/2024

Do you work for financial reasons only? How much does your work satisfies you? Starting with basic human needs like nutrition, sleep, or safety people also seek to belong to groups and build a reputation. According to the famous Maslow’s theory (Hierarchy of Needs, 1940s) achieving income stability, relationships, and status come next and lead to realization (actualization or fulfillment). Of course, in the real world, this is not such a simple process. From the CAREER perspective, having clarity about what we enjoy, what we are good at, and what do cover our needs may help in the difficult task of balancing work and personal goals.

03/13/2024

Mental health refers to the balance or imbalance of cognitive and decision-making capacities, which are impacted by emotional states. Thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are adaptive (healthy) or maladaptive (unhealthy); “the triad is judged based on its impact on the individual, others, and the environment. Source: Wen-Shing Tseng, MD. “Culture and Psychopathology”.

03/12/2024

Vocational maturity may or may not correspond to chronological age. People cycle through the following stages when they go through career transitions: Exploration, Establishment, Growth, Maintenance, Decline. If you observe your work interests are changing after several years into your career, instead of self-doubt or hesitation, do embrace the new perspective and potential change!

03/11/2024

You are VULNERABLE and may be feeling scattered, nervous, or scared. Simply. You are fallible and imperfect, as we all are. We are surrounded by stressors that constantly test us. We live in a demanding, overstimulating world that certainly makes it hard to keep up.

03/09/2024

In the same way physical health refers to how fully your body works, mental health is about how clear your mind is; how at ease your emotions are so that you actually attain goals and perform well in society.

03/08/2024

How stigmatized is the topic of mental health in your community? Many societies avoid openly discussing the presence of mental disabilities in individuals. The matter raises rejection or discomfort. It feels like a mysterious, dark shadow nobody wants to even recognize. Those who experience any level of mental distress may be ashamed, feel guilty, or might tend to keep their worry to themselves. Like many other human imperfections, mental illness is ubiquitous, real, and common. It is ok to talk about it while respectfully acknowledging its existence.

03/07/2024

The state of our Mental Health is a reflection of the complex compound of our unique biology, psyche, and social life.