Vida Counseling & Wellness

03/04/2026

Fue una decisión dificíl, pero pospondremos este evento. No se desanimen porque como dijo el Famoso Cesar Chavez “Si se puede.”

03/03/2026

March is National Kidney Month. And I hold this organ very and near and dear to my heart due to having several family members struggle with this organ.
And according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease; Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) affects more than 1 in 7 U.S. adults—an estimated 35.5 million Americans.
This disease is often silent at first, no flashing warning sign, but over time it can lead to serious complications like heart attack, stroke or even kidney failure.
The most shocking piece of information that I came across during my own wellness journey was finding out that the kidneys are primarily associated with the emotions of fear, fright and shock. And when out of balance; they can manifest feelings of chronic anxiety, insecurity, isolation or low willpower.
It is, therefore, time for us to start integrating our health instead of seeing mental and physical conditions as separate entities.
Awareness is not about fear, but about taking charge. ❤️

02/24/2026

Always making those Jefa moves 🥰 Onwards 🩷❤️

02/19/2026

It’s all about nourishing that Spirit. May your cup be overflowing today ❤️🩷

02/18/2026

This Lunar New Year feels especially meaningful as we welcome the Year of the Fire Horse — a rare moment that comes around only once every 60 years.

The Horse is often associated with energy and forward movement. Paired with the fire element, it reflects boldness, determination, and the courage to embrace change.

At NAMI, we know that growth doesn’t always mean moving fast. Sometimes it means letting go of old patterns, staying grounded, and giving ourselves grace as we move forward.

As we celebrate, we’re reflecting on what it can look like to carry that Fire Horse energy into our mental health journeys — with intention, compassion, and hope.

Here’s to moving forward, together. 🧧✨

02/13/2026

02/12/2026

Our Public School Leaders are correct regarding phones having a negative impact on students' mental health as research has shown that "while social media has benefits (like increased accessibility, immediate awareness of current events and connection with others), research shows these outcomes also "contribute to increased post-traumatic stress symptoms in young adults who are more at risk due to:
High frequency Usage
Developmental vulnerability
Limited resources for "escaping." Otherwise known as "doom scrolling."
Access to other's tramatic experiences (retraumitization and secondary traumatic stress)
Victims of cyberbullying and targeted hate crimes.
Resource: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction

The Michigan Department of Education joined Governor Gretchen Whitmer, Rep. Mark Tisdel, and Sen. Dayna Polehanki at Waverly High School to celebrate the signing of legislation to ban the use of smart phones during class time.

According to the National Center for Education Statistics, more than half of public school leaders (53%) feel that their students’ academic performance has been negatively affected by cell phone usage. More than two-thirds feel cell phones have had a negative impact on their students’ mental health (72%) and attention span (73%).

We are grateful that the legislature and the governor recognize these challenges and that they have taken this step to help our educators and students succeed in the classroom.

Shown are Olivia Ponte, legislative liaison, Gov. Whitmer, and Dr. Diane Golzynski, deputy superintendent for business, health, and library services.

02/10/2026

Our Nueva Tierra Programming is both:
Trauma Informed ✅
Compassion Satisfied ✅
Thank you to our Program Director, Ms. Connie Valero, who is helping to visualize & build programming.

02/09/2026

When your therapist tells you to heal your inner child, this is exactly what they mean.

02/07/2026

We did not dance today but like the Infamous Bad Bunny stated, there is no need to learn the language; “it’s better if they learn to dance.” So we allowed our spirit to guide us through art & Yoga movements. And next time we dance 💃🏻♥️
No bailamos hoy pero como dijo el famoso Conejo Malo, no es necessario aprender el lenguaje; “es mejor si aprenden a bailar.” Y hoy dejamos que nuestro espíritu no guiara a tráves del arte y movimiento de Yoga. Y la próxima vez bailaremos 💃🏻♥️

02/07/2026

La licenciada is in & this morning I will be supporting Nueva Tierra to roll out a part II fusion of science, art & spirit to support some social recreational activities for our Latino community 🧠 ♥️

02/05/2026