bemotionallyfit

01/16/2023

Highlights from the Speak Hope Foundation Gala. We had so much fun and met lots of cool people...looking forward to the next one. Thanks to The New Hope Counseling Center for acknowledging my work for the community and for all the amazing work you are doing to increase access to mental health services. Thank you to my friends and fellow therapists from the LI Black & Latinx Therapists Network who were able to come last night...I def needed ya there...thanks for holding me down! Check out www.thenewhopemhcs.com if you would like to learn more about their services, support them, or donate to their fund.

01/05/2023

I was a little shy at first because I am so use to working in the shadows like most of us in this field....but cant front I'm excited to share that I have been chosen by the The Speak Hope Foundation as an honoree for their 2nd Annual Gala for making a difference in the community. This will be at the Coral House in Baldwin, hosted by on Sunday, January 15th to raise money for mental health wellness services for under insured people. If you are interested in attending and contributing to the fund go to this link:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-speak-hope-foundation-2nd-annual-gala-tickets-463905171857?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-source=wa&utm-term=listing

01/03/2023

07/30/2022

We had an awesome time event today!!! Got to spend some quality time with my fellow therapists from the LI Black & Latinx Therapists Network and meet fellow entrepreneurs . Thank you for sharing a tiny piece of your journeys with me. Thanks for hosting this event...venue and food was great and so obsessed with this swag bag...can't wait to test out all these products 🤗

04/05/2022

There's 2 people I have to see every week... my therapist and my trainer! Even though I've coached sports and am an active person...working with a trainer has taken me to a whole new level. 4 months in and Codie Payne got me feeling stronger than ever and gaining muscle in places I didn't know I could. But the mental health benefits of exercise is what has been most motivating...I have an extra boost in my mood and my energy level is up! And just like my trainer is important for my physical fitness, my therapist is important for my emotional fitness. Being in therapy for the last 2 years has been working in similar ways...even though I manage well on my own and have support from fam and friends...taking the time every week to reflect on myself, relationships, and goals with my therapist has helped me grow in ways I couldn't have imagined. Even though I don't NEED my trainer or therapist every week I do hate missing any sessions because they both help me stay motivated and focused. People often think you must have serious issues to go to therapy but you can seek support from a therapist to help maintain your well being and further your personal growth.

12/02/2021

Is there a disorder for avoiding paperwork? I'm so behind...the procrastination continues...

Reminiscing bout pre-covid when softball was life 😭. I coached for 7 years for kids who had no prior experience...it was def challenging but my girls were the best and were down for all of it! Including my short obsession with remixing songs so we could stop using those old ass cheers 🤣. Coaching was so much fun...loved being able to mix social work with my love for sports. I remember having the kids write about their motivation to play and so many of them played to manage stress, anxiety, depression, get away from problems at home. I feel so much for our youth right now...so much of their normal ways to cope for over a year have not been available or are limited. So be extra nice to our babies!!!

11/30/2021

Join us tonight on zoom for a conversation on "The Impact of Anxiety on Students"at 6pm.

10/22/2021

Check out my cousin, Douglas, y'all!!! Making it all the way from El Salvador to Colombia to help build prevention programs to create opportunities for at risk communities through sports!! Crazy how we grew up in different worlds but share such similar passions and goals and stay getting all caught up talking bout our dreams. Making it here to the US has always been the goal...but keep hitting every roadblock possible 😭...gotta keep the dream alive though...plant the seeds of our future.

Estoy tan orgullosa de ti por seguir con tu pasión por los deportes y ayudar a los demas a pesar de todas las dificultades...espero que disfrutas Colombia y que sigas teniendo mucho exito!!

10/19/2021

A picture book for adults....when managing your triggers...do you run away or towards?

10/17/2021

Had an amazing time chilling with my fellow therapists last night! Our work sometimes can be very isolating so it feels so good when we get to connect with fellow therapists. Can't wait for the next event in December 🤗...if you are a Black or Latinx Therapist serving Long Island make sure to sign up for our next social.