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Morrika Wolford LPC

Transpersonal psychology practitioner in Edwards, CO.

Specializes in processing developmental trauma, T trauma, t trauma; helping to increase feelings of self-worth; and women's empowerment.

11/20/2025

Many of us grew up hearing things like:

“You’re just like your dad.”
“You’re turning into your mother.”

And it wasn’t necessarily said with love.

What kids actually hear is:
“Your parent is a problem… and so are you.”
“You’re destined to repeat their mistakes.”
“You’re not allowed to be different.”

It creates shame, confusion, and a painful feeling that your identity is already decided for you.

Here’s the truth:
You are not your parents.
You get to choose who you become.
You deserve to be seen for who you are, not who someone else was.

If you’re healing from comments like these, you’re not alone.
It’s possible to break the cycle, rewrite the story, and build a healthier sense of self.

Ever been told this? How did it land for you?

11/18/2025

Struggling with substance use doesn’t always look like the dramatic stories we see in movies.

Often, it starts quietly, in the moments you’re overwhelmed, tired, lonely, or just trying to cope with more than you can carry.

If you’ve noticed changes in your habits, your mood, or the way you’re using something to get through the day, that awareness is powerful.
It’s not shameful. It’s not a failure. It’s a signal.

A signal that something in you is asking for support, safety, or a new way to cope.

And the truth is:
Many people recover. Many people heal. Many people find their way back to themselves.

There’s no perfect timeline and no one right path.
If this feels familiar, you’re not alone and, you deserve care, not judgment.

If you want to explore support, talk through what you’re feeling, or get help navigating this, you’re welcome to reach out anytime.

11/12/2025

Attachment is the blueprint for how we connect, how we trust, communicate, and show love. It starts in early childhood, but it doesn’t have to define you forever.

The 4 main attachment styles are:
Secure - comfortable with closeness and trust
Anxious - seeks reassurance and fears abandonment
Avoidant - values independence and avoids vulnerability
Fearful-Avoidant - craves connection but fears getting hurt

Your attachment style can shift and heal over time, especially through awareness, healthy connection, and therapy.

Healing starts by noticing your patterns and meeting them with compassion, not judgment.
Which attachment style do you resonate with most right now?

Reach out via DM or the link in my bio if you would like some guidance.

10/16/2025

Leaving a narcissistic relationship can be deeply confusing, part of you might feel ready while another part still questions everything. That push and pull is a normal response to emotional manipulation.

This is why leaving safely matters. It’s not about being dramatic, it’s about being gentle with your nervous system and intentional with your protection.

Preparing quietly, securing documents, passwords, finances, and support, is not fear-based. It’s care-based. It says, “I deserve to step into safety with support, not chaos.”

You don’t have to rush, and you don’t have to do it alone.
Your safety and peace are worth planning for.

Would having a printable safety preparation checklist be helpful for you or someone you know? Let me know in the comments.

If you need support, send me a DM or tap the link in bio.

10/13/2025

Becoming your own BFF isn’t about fake positivity or pretending everything is fine.

It’s about choosing to treat yourself with the same honesty, warmth, and compassion you would offer to someone you love.

A lot of our inner criticism comes from old messages we might have absorbed as children, labels, judgment, or the way love was given (or withheld). Without realizing it, we keep speaking to ourselves in that same tone.

But you’re allowed to choose a new voice.

Becoming your own bestie looks like:
1. Noticing when you’re being hard on yourself
2. Asking, “Is this how I’d speak to someone I care about?”
3. Being curious instead of critical
4. Challenging old identities that no longer fit
5. Offering yourself support instead of punishment

It’s not about perfection, it’s about building a relationship with yourself that feels safe.

What’s one gentle phrase you wish someone had said to you growing up? Tell it to yourself today.

If you are struggling, tap the link in my bio to book a session.

09/30/2025

If you tend to pull back or isolate, you’re not alone. Many of us do when we’re overwhelmed, anxious, or hurting. But connection is a vital part of mental health, both with ourselves and with others.

One way to make it easier? Create a Personal Connection Plan.

Here are some prompts to guide you:

1️⃣ People I want to continue connecting with
2️⃣ People I’d like to get to know
3️⃣ Things I want to keep doing with friends
4️⃣ Things I’d like to try with others
5️⃣ Things I’ll do to connect with myself
6️⃣ New things I’d like to explore on my own

Write your answers down, then choose one small step to act on this week.

💛 Connection doesn’t have to be big or overwhelming, it can be as simple as a walk with a friend, sending a text, or trying something new just for you.

If you tend to self-isolate, what’s one gentle way you’d like to connect this week?

09/25/2025

Do you ever catch yourself saying “yes” when you really want to say “no”?

Here’s a simple way to spot people-pleasing behavior in yourself:

Next time you do something for someone else, pause and ask:

1️⃣ Do I actually enjoy doing this?
2️⃣ What’s my real motivation? Am I doing this because I want to, or because I hope for recognition? (Be honest now...)
3️⃣ If no one noticed or praised me, would I still want to do it?

If the answer is yes and would do it regardless keep going, you do you and enjoy it!

Buuuut.....if it’s only about being seen or validated, it may be time to pause and re-evaluate.

True giving comes from choice, not from pressure.
And when you stop seeking approval, you create more space for genuine connection.

💬 Do you struggle with saying yes too often?

Reach out to book a session if you need help with people pleasing.

09/15/2025

Healthy relationships are built on mutual love, care, and support. But when things tip out of balance, codependency can creep in, and it often looks like one person giving far more than they’re receiving.

So how do you spot the signs of codependency in yourself or others?

🚩 You feel overly responsible for someone else’s problems.
🚩 You find yourself making excuses or covering for their behavior.
🚩 You neglect your own needs because you’re focused on fixing or rescuing them.
🚩 You struggle to set boundaries or ask for help.
🚩 Your self-worth feels tied to being needed.

Meanwhile, the person on the other side or the “taker”, may be dealing with emotional immaturity, addiction, or other challenges.

Codependency often comes from a caring heart and a deep desire to help. But when “helping” means protecting someone from the consequences of their actions, it can actually keep both people stuck.

🌱 The good news? With awareness and support, you can begin to untangle these patterns, strengthen your boundaries, and build healthier, more balanced relationships.

💬 Do any of these signs feel familiar to you?

If you would like to work through codependency patterns, reach out to book a session.

08/28/2025

We usually think of gratitude as giving thanks for things outside of us.

But what happens when you bring gratitude inward?

When you pause to thank your inner parts, the ones that protect, the ones that ache, the ones that still carry old stories, something shifts.

They feel less alone. Less judged. More at peace.
Gratitude isn’t about pretending everything is fine.

It’s about saying to yourself: “Every part of me deserves care.”

This kind of self-gratitude is a powerful healing tool: it strengthens your sense of connection, lowers conflict within, and makes it easier to meet yourself with kindness.

And in IFS therapy, gratitude is one of the ways we work with your inner parts, helping them feel seen, valued, and supported.

💬 What’s one thing you’re grateful for about yourself today?

Curious about IFS therapy? Reach out and book a session.

08/15/2025

Sometimes we wait for other people to tell us what’s good about us.
But what if you started telling yourself?

One of my favorite self-esteem practices is writing yourself a gratitude letter, one full page of things you love, value, and appreciate about you.

Here’s how:
1️⃣ Grab a pen and paper.
2️⃣ Write: “Dear (Your Name), I am grateful for you…”
3️⃣ Fill your page with the specifics like: your courage, your sense of humor, your ability to listen, the way you care for animals, your love for learning… anything that makes you you.
4️⃣ Sign it with love.
5️⃣ Read it out loud, often.

Your brain believes what it hears repeatedly.
So let it hear the truth: you are worthy, lovable, and more than enough.

💬 If you wrote yourself a gratitude letter, what’s the first thing you’d write?
📩 Ready to work on self-esteem in a deeper way? Reach out, we can do this together.

07/10/2025

Have you ever felt like there are different parts of you pulling in opposite directions?

Maybe part of you wants to feel close to people, but another part is scared to trust.

Or maybe part of you feels angry and protective, while another part just feels tired and sad.

You are not broken. You are not “too much.”

IFS (Internal Family Systems) is a gentle way of understanding and caring for all the parts inside you, the ones carrying pain, the ones trying to protect you, and the wise part of you that’s always been there.

Over time, you can learn to lead your life from that calm, compassionate place within you.

If this resonates, and you’re ready to explore a new way of healing, reach out or book a session through the link in my bio.

06/18/2025

You’re in a conversation that’s starting to feel unsafe, intense, or just too much.

You’re not being dramatic. You’re being aware.

That activation in your body? That’s your nervous system letting you know it needs a moment.

Here are a few things you can do in the moment without abandoning the conversation altogether:

🧠 Recognise what’s happening. Name it to yourself: “I’m feeling triggered right now.”
🌬️ Breathe. One deep breath can help bring you back to your body.
🗣️ Communicate your boundary. Try: “I want to finish this conversation, but I need 10 minutes to step away.”
🌿 Regulate. Step away and use a tool that works for you (breathing, tapping, grounding, etc.)
🔁 Return. Come back when you said you would. This helps rebuild trust with the other person and with yourself.

Emotional regulation isn’t about perfection. It’s about presence.
It’s okay to ask for space and remain in connection.

Have you ever needed to take a break during a tough conversation? What helps you come back grounded?

If this resonates and you’d like support developing these tools in a deeper way, you’re welcome to reach out or book a session via the link in our bio.

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Grand Junction, CO

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Monday	9:15am - 5:45pm
Tuesday	9:15am - 5:45pm
Wednesday	9:15am - 5:45pm
Thursday	8am - 11:30am

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+19707792717

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http://www.willowandoakcounseling.com/

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